This article was originally published in Franchise Times on 2/20/20.

With thousands of brands to choose from in an ever-expanding array of industry segments, researching franchises can prove an especially daunting task, particularly for first-timers. That’s where the Franchise Times Zor Awards project comes in.

Designed to cut through the sales jargon and marketing speak, the Zor Awards, now in its fourth year, provides a top pick and three runners-up in each of 10 categories. We focus on return on investment in this project, which means profitability for the operator rather than topline sales.

Interviews with top-performing franchisees provide honest insight and advice, and prospective owners can learn what it takes to drive sales and ultimately achieve success in each system. We also pull back the curtain on the franchisor-franchisee relationship as operators share what works and where they’d like to see improvement.

Use the Zor Awards to help put the pieces of your franchise puzzle in place. 

Twin Peaks is honored to win the Franchise Times Top Franchises to Buy Zor Award for Top Sports Bar.

If you are considering converting your current restaurant location, consider converting it into a Twin Peaks. An overwhelming 90% of our locations are successful conversions.

Altamonte Springs and Knoxville locations converted from TGI Friday’s.

WHAT IT TAKES

Trade Area Characteristics

• Residential population of +150K within 5-miles
• Daytime working population of +100K within 5-miles
• Average household income of +60K preferable +75k

Site Criteria

• Freestanding 2nd generation restaurant building or pad space along major roadways within retail corridors
• 6,000 to 8,000 sq. ft. 150+ available parking spaces (patio space is a plus)
• Excellent visibility and sign options
• Excellent site ingress and egress, preferably with a traffic signal

Traffic Generators

• Lifestyle or power centers with big box anchors
• Retailers that attract male customers such as Home Depot, Bass Pro Shop, Cabela’s, etc.
• Nearby limited service, midscale business hotels, and multifamily homes
• Movie theatres and other destination attractions
• Nearby healthcare corridors

Contact us today to discuss how we can turn your existing location into a peak performer!