Support

We provide the high-level assistance you would expect from a company committed to franchising as a growth vehicle.

Real Estate and Construction

Village Inn performs extensive research to identify areas with enough consumer demand to support a major brand presence. Then our real estate Research Reports and construction professionals are available to help evaluate restaurant locations, customize plans and bring your new Village Inn restaurant to reality.

• Site Potential Model
• Engineering and design consultation
• Construction and remodeling consultation

Training and Operations

Acclaimed training programs and outstanding pre- and post-opening support ensure a quality Village Inn operation from day one.

Training

• Ten weeks of “hands-on” operations experience at a Village Inn Certified Training Restaurant in Denver
• Training in basic management systems
• Advanced management training (additional cost)
• Supplemental training programs, classes and materials offered in Denver and regionally

Ongoing Field Support

• Franchise Consultants facilitate access to Village Inn Business Support Package
• Village Inn Franchise Operations Department in Denver

Marketing and Advertising

The Village Inn Marketing and Advertising Account is supported by contributions from both corporate and franchised Village Inn restaurants. The programs and materials that originate from this fund help sustain system-wide efforts to achieve top-of-mind brand awareness among consumers.

• Ongoing development and implementation of marketing campaigns to promote and enhance the Village Inn brand
• Marketing and Advertising Calendar communicates planned media and in-store sales promotions
• Point-of-Sale Materials
  • Menus, including late-night, pie, children's and carry-out versions
  • Free-standing inserts (FSIs)
  • Table tents and caddie toppers
  • Posters
  • Guest frequency programs
  • Decals and displays

Besides those items funded by the Village Inn Marketing and Advertising Account, we also provide the following marketing and advertising support:

• Matching funds for grand opening promotion, up to $2,000
• Village Inn trademarks and corporate identity
• Exterior signage

Purchasing

Our purchasing professionals leverage Village Inn's size to negotiate quality buying and distribution contracts on behalf of the entire system.

• Complete furniture, fixture and equipment package (additional cost)
• National distribution contracts cover full line of supplies needed to operate Village Inn restaurants
• Brand purchase agreements

Research and Development

We look for opportunities to improve the Village Inn customer experience by continuously analyzing every aspect of who we are and how we operate.

• Menu items
• Prototype evolution and enhancement
• Operational efficiency advancement
• New technology applications
• Information and idea exchange through Franchise Advisory Board