Priority development : United States
Countries/Regions already covered : United States

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 Story begins in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Woodland Hills Mall in 1995. Camille and David Rutkauskas were strolling through the mall one busy day and began thinking of a new concept...fresh food at the shopping mall. Among the throngs of hamburger and hot dog stands, pizza joints, and other greasy fast food offerings, Camille & David envisioned a cafe inside the mall that would be located away from the food court, away from their competitors. They decided to build a beautiful, and inviting oasis-a sidewalk cafe serving freshly made salads, gourmet wraps and sandwiches, fruit smoothies, desserts and coffees. Instead of having only greasy food choices, the public could now make healthier, tastier choices with more inspired offerings. Their vision would become known as Camille's Sidewalk Cafe. The first Camille's Sidewalk Cafe would open just 9 months from that day, and would be a novel addition to the tired choices in the fast food and quick casual restaurant segments.

Today, just ten years later, Camille's Sidewalk Cafe operates in 80 locations in 35 states. Camille and David have expanded their offerings to include Corporate Catering and a new expanded Breakfast Menu. With over 800 territories in development in the US Camille's Sidewalk Cafe continues to grow and provide their market with a fresh alternative to fast food, in an atmosphere where you can...Eat, Relax, and Enjoy§

Wraps, sandwiches, smoothies, salads, panini, gourmet pizza, full coffee and espresso bar...

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.

Is there any experience necessary to own a Camille's Sidewalk Cafe?
Yes, but not necessarily in foodservice. Camille's Sidewalk Cafe actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management.

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
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8801 S. Yale, #400 - OK 74137 - Tulsa - United States