Camille's Sidewalk Cafe has more than 900 territories in development worldwide. Currently with 100 units open in 35 states, Camille's has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 1996. Camille's has ranked the last four years in Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 500 Franchises, reaching a ranking of no. 208 for 2005. Fast Casual magazine has also recently ranked Camille's 13th in the top 100 hottest fast casual concepts for 2005.
The Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept is strategically poised to become a forerunner in operational excellence and franchising success. Camille's has grown to be a proven success story and a shining example of the American dream.
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe celebrates its 10th anniversary during 2006, and has quickly become a leader in the fast-casual restaurant segment. The concept operates five day parts--breakfast, lunch, afternoon chill, dinner, and catering. The cafe's sunny interior evokes an outdoor "sidewalk cafe" dining feel. Superior food photography sets off the menu, whetting one's appetite for the star of the show--the food. Known for their gourmet wraps and sandwiches, Camille's also offers fresh salads, fruit smoothies and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, and a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, with a full coffee bar. Two of Camille's signature items are the Creamy Tuscan Tomato soup, served daily, and it's very own signature salsa.
The Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept offers their patrons great food, better service, and an atmosphere where one can eat, relax, and enjoy. Camille's is a great fit for upscale lifestyle centers and metropolitan retail centers or office parks. The store footprint is approximately 1500 to 3000 square feet, with seating for 65 - 120 guests.
The Camille's Sidewalk Cafe franchising system is a step-by-step method for developing your own cafe. Whether you are a beginning developer or a seasoned restaurateur the support system will hold your hand from the beginning of site selection, through architecture and construction phases, to cafe management training and cafe Grand Opening. During each phase of the opening process the Camille's corporate staff assists you with each task's successful completion. You have daily contact with corporate through email support and phone support. The Camille's Management Training program is a twelve day comprehensive cafe management course, covering every aspect of cafe ownership and management.
Ongoing support focuses on communication with daily email communications from operations and marketing at the corporate headquarters, and 7 day a week phone support. Camille's Franchise System hosts an annual Marketing Conference and annual Franchisee Convention. The Camille's Franchise System philosophy views their franchisees as their customers--exceeding their expectations is a daily goal. By focusing on communication and committing to excellence Camille's Franchise System dedicates themselves to the success of their franchisees.