1) Licensee candidate receives and reviews the Julie Ann’s licensee information and promptly returns the completed confidential application to the Julie Ann’s corporate office.

2) Julie Ann’s Development representative reviews application.

3) Appointment is set with qualified candidate to visit Julie Ann’s Corporate Office.

4) Questionnaire is completed by the candidate. Background check and credit history report obtained by Julie Ann’s corporate office.

5) Owner review committee notifies candidate that they are approved or denied.

6) Licensee Agreement is sent to approved candidate to be signed and the down payment is paid. Financing is finalized by candidate. Password to owners section for Julie Ann’s website is provided to franchisee.

7) Licensee attends orientation meeting.

8) Potential sites are submitted by licensee for approval.

9) Next Steps:

* Bank account opened and business entity is formed.

* Lease is executed and a completed copy is sent to Julie Ann’s corporate office at: 4302-F Crystal Lake Road - McHenry, Illinois 60050

* Architectural drawing are completed and approved by Julie Ann’s corporate office.

* Construction begins.

* Successfully complete the Julie Ann’s training program.

* 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.

10) Final inspection by Julie Ann’s corporate office (minimum of 3 days prior to opening).

Congratulations, Store Opens!