The Story of BannaStrow's
With more than 15 years of restaurant experience, BannaStrow's creators, Jaime Ortega and Diego Sardi, identified crepes as an outstanding food item for time-pressed shopping mall customers. They knew that shoppers would love their crepes as an alternative to the usual mall fare. Realizing that kiosks were growing in presence around the nation, the concept was designed to fit perfectly into mall concourses, food courts, airports and convention centers - basically any high foot traffic facility! The perfect impulse buy for hungry busy customers at any time of the day, the delicious, versatile and convenient crepes are quickly prepared right in front of them - creating a UNIQUE customer experience.
The Product
Created in Europe centuries ago, crepes are enjoyed by millions the world over. Perfectly browned and beautifully designed, the crepe, French for pancake, is a thin pastry like shell that is the perfect complement to both sandwich and dessert fillings. It combines perfectly with savory ingredients such as cheese, chicken and spinach and is also great in sweet creations of fruits, ice cream, chocolate and caramel. Crepes can be enjoyed as delicious meal entrées or as delightful desserts and snacks.
The Best In The Business
It all begins with our mix. Based on a BannaStrow's unique recipe - and using only the very finest ingredients - our carefully developed, proprietary crepe mix is the heart and soul of our great flavor. Made to order, our crepes are prepared right in front of a customer's very eyes. Watching their order being made from scratch is highly entertaining and adds a delightful dimension to our customers' dining experience. We've developed a simple, taste-bud tantalizing menu that pleases palates of just about every age group.
We focus on creating customer connections and serving up our unique creations with a healthy dose of fun.
A Dynamic Business System
Focusing on only a few products that are served within the streamlined atmosphere of a small kiosk or in-line store, our system is fun and easy to operate. Over the years, we have done all the planning and testing in making our business system what it is today. You will benefit right from the start from our crepe industry insight and experience, and receive ongoing support from our outstanding team of professionals who is dedicated to serving you. And we are always researching new ideas for menu items, flavors and operational methods and systems.
The excellent franchise owner support services you will receive include:
- Comprehensive Training - You will be fully trained in all aspects of our crepe making procedures. We make you comfortable with the entire process! You will feel completely prepared to open your new franchise business!
- Operations Manual - This is your "how-to" guidebook containing all of the information, recipes and procedures you'll need to operate your business - appearing in an easy-to-follow format.
- Site Selection - We take a very "hands on" approach to the site selection process. While most franchisors will only provide you with guidelines to pick a location on your own, we will actually assist you in identifying a good location for your BannaStrow's franchise unit. We evaluate the overall economics of the deal to try to provide you with a number of location options for your business!
- Corporate Identity and Logo - You will share in our name recognition, our logo and in our other trademarks. They signify our commitment to customer service and the highest standards of excellence.
- Ongoing Franchise Service and Support - We are always available to answer your questions and address your needs. You'll be visited by a BannaStrow's field representative on a regular basis and we will constantly offer you business advice and support.
The Kiosk
Our highly attractive kiosk is a showcase for our products and is a key element in our outstanding business system. The kiosk is a pre-fabricated module whose size ranges from 100-300 sq ft depending on location. It is designed to fit nicely into mall concourses, including sites that have close proximity to the food court, and other high foot traffic venues.
- Designed with sophisticated materials that complement the image of the venue.
- Allows for full visibility.
- State of the art crepe equipment meeting high standards ergonomically, hygienically, and environmentally
- If Municipality or Mall requires, kiosk can operate either with water and sewer connections or as a self contained unit.
- Operationally sound concept whose focus is on a maximum utilization of space and cleanliness.
As Featured in the March 21, 2005 issue of Nations Restaurant News - Regional Growth Chains.
Join The BannaStrow's Team
After several years of refining and developing the product and the concept, BannaStrow's has become the premiere choice for crepes in South Florida. We are now expanding across the country as we introduce the unique benefits of the BannaStrow's brand to consumers in many new markets. At BannaStrow's we are constantly seeking enthusiastic individuals to expand our network of franchisees. Even if you have no previous franchising experience, BannaStrow's can help you pursue your dream of running your own business. We warmly invite you to join us as a BannaStrow's franchise owner!
