1. Franchise candidate receives and reviews the Pockets franchise information and promptly returns the completed confidential application to the corporate office.

2. Franchise development representative reviews application.

3. Appointment is set with qualified candidate to visit with Pockets representative. Candidate receives UFOC.

4. Questionnaire is completed by the franchise candidate. Background check and credit history report obtained by Pockets corporate office.

5. Franchise review committee notifies candidate that he/she is approved or denied.

6. Franchise Agreement is sent to approved candidate to be signed and the franchise fee is paid.

7. Potential sites are submitted by franchisee for approval.

8. Bank accounts opened and business entity is formed.

•Lease is executed and a completed copy is sent to Pockets corporate office at: 1001 Green Bay Rd., PMB 237, Winnetka, IL 60093
•Architectural drawings are completed and approved by Pockets
•Construction bids are completed
•Construction begins
•Successfully complete the state sanitation program
•Necessary suppliers and service accounts are established
•Initial food, paper, and supply orders are placed (including employee uniforms)
•Crew is hired and pre-opening training is completed
•Certificate of Occupancy and health permit are obtained

9. Franchisee attends two weeks of training in Glencoe, IL.

10. Final inspection (minimum 3 days prior to opening) is completed.