Franchising Application Steps "*" indicates required fields 1Step 12Step 23Step 34Step 4 General Information (Step 1)Full legal name (first, middle, last):* First Middle Last Other legal names (for example: aliases, maiden name, other): First Phone Number:*Email Address* Current Street Address:* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code County*How long have you lived at this address?Years:*Months:*Social Security Number:*Date of Birth* Month Day Year Driver’s License # or State ID #:*Driver’s License State:*Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?* Yes No Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?* Yes No If so, when? What type? Please explain:*Have you ever been refused a bond?* Yes No If so, when? Please explain:*Have you ever been the defendant in any criminal or civil legal proceeding?* Yes No If so, when? Please explain:*Have you ever had a judgement(s) in any criminal or civil proceeding against you?* Yes No If so, when? Please explain:*Have you ever been convicted of a felony?* Yes No If so, when? Please explain:*In what county and state would you like to locate your Buddy’s bar-b-q®?County*State*What is your target date for opening?* MM slash DD slash YYYY Financial Information (Step 2)Cash – Checking:*This is the total amount you have accessible to you in all checking accounts.Cash – Savings:*This is the total amount you have accessible to you in all saving accounts plus cash on hand. Investments:*The total dollar amount of any type of stocks, bonds or other business investments, not including IRA, Pension or 401k type accounts.Real Estate:*The fair market value of any real estate holdings you have such as personal home, rental properties, land.IRA/Pension/401k:*The current combined value of these types of accounts, if applicable.Autos:*The fair market value of any vehicles you own, possibly check Kelly Blue Book for assistance.Personal Property:*The fair market value of your personal belongings such as household tools, boats, RVs, jewelry, collections, etc. Other Assets:*This is a catch-all for anything else not included above.Total Assets:* Mortgage:*The total dollar amount owed in relation to Real Estate Assets listed above. Installment loan(s):*The total dollar amount owed on any Autos, Personal Property or Other Assets listed in Assets. Credit Cards:*Total dollar amount owed on all credit cards. Other Liabilities:*Total dollar amount owed on any other debt such as student loans, medical bills or personal loans.Total Liabilities:*Net Worth*Cash to Invest*Current Credit Score*Credit Score Source*ExperianEquifaxTransunionFICOPlease explain how you plan to finance this business venture:* Sources of Income (Step 3)Extra information for Assets/LiabilitiesPrimary Income:*Your primary source of income. Secondary:*Income that comes from your spouse, a 2nd job, contract work or any other type of consistent income. Bonus/Commission:*Any type of bonus that you have the potential to earn but is not guaranteed.Dividends/Interest:*Any income you receive from investments that are consistently paid out to you monthly, quarterly or yearly.Rent(s)/Royalty Revenue:*Any rent you collect from any owned Real Estate, or royalty payments you receive.Other Income:*Any other type of consistent income not already covered.Total Annual Income:* Yearly Mortgage/Rent Payment:*The total amount you pay for any real estate owned or rented. If your taxes and insurance are included in your mortgage payment, please use the full number. Property Taxes:*Your yearly property taxes if NOT included in your mortgage payment. Insurance (Home/Auto):*Your yearly insurance payments for your home and auto. If your homeowner’s insurance is included in your mortgage payment, do NOT include it here, only list any other insurance payments.Alimony/Child Support:*Total paid each year.Personal Expenses:*Total amount it costs to run your household that is not already included, such as food, gas, utility bills, etc.Income Tax Due:*Any debt owed for taxes that is not already taken out of your regular paycheck.Other Expenses:*Any other yearly expenses not already covered, balloon payments due, etc.Total Annual Expenses:*Net Annual Income:* Partner Information (Step 4)All partners must complete their individual Franchise Application. Check below to add a partner Add a partner Partner's Name* First Partner's Email* Partner's Phone*What will be their role in the Buddy’s bar-b-q®?*Percentage of Ownership*Who will run daily operations?*Who will be the primary contact?*Additional partner? Add another partner Partner's Name* First Partner's Email* Partner's Phone*What will be their role in the Buddy’s bar-b-q®?*Percentage of Ownership*Additional partner? Add another partner Partner's Name* First Partner's Email* Partner's Phone*What will be their role in the Buddy’s bar-b-q®?*Percentage of Ownership*Today's Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Signature*Thank you for your interest in becoming a Buddy's bar-b-q, Inc. franchise owner. This Franchise Application is designed to help us learn more about you and evaluate your qualifications. Please note that submitting this application does not create any binding agreement between us, nor does it constitute an offer to sell a franchise. I understand that if I am awarded a franchise, I will operate it according to Buddy's bar-b-q, Inc.'s standards and requirements as outlined in the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual. I confirm that all information I have provided is accurate and complete. To help evaluate my application, I authorize Buddy's bar-b-q, Inc. to conduct background checks, obtain credit reports, and verify my business experience and references. This may include contacting current and former employers, business associates, and financial institutions. I release all persons providing information for these checks from any liability. I acknowledge that providing false or misleading information may result in my application being rejected or, if discovered after a franchise is awarded, may affect my franchise agreement. We appreciate your interest in Buddy’s bar-b-q, Inc. franchise opportunity and invite you to look for an available territory near you. By pressing Submit, I expressly consent to receive information, communications, and marketing materials from Buddy's bar-b-q, Inc. Franchise and its affiliates via email, telephone calls (including through automated dialing systems), text messages, and other electronic means at any contact information I have provided. I understand that data and message rates may apply and that I may receive periodic communications regarding the franchise opportunity, even if my telephone number is registered on any state or federal Do Not Call list. This consent is not a condition of purchase and may be revoked by following the opt-out instructions provided in each communication.
