White Hen Pantry Franchise

Convenience store


White Hen Pantry Inc. was bought out by 7-Eleven
White Hen Pantry Inc. was founded in 1965 and began franchising that same year. The Elmhurst, Illinois-based company has more than 280 locations in the United States.



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How much does it cost to open a White Hen Pantry Franchise?

The investment required to open a White Hen Pantry Franchise is between $52,400-$225,200. There is an initial franchise fee of $30,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the White Hen Pantry name.

Individual Unit Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $52,400-$225,200
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $30,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    Varies
  • Advertising Fee:
  • Term of Agreement:
    10 years


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White Hen Pantry News & Press Releases

When did the first White Hen Pantry open? 1965
When did White Hen Pantry start Franchising? 1965

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2003 218 0 0 16
2002 277 0 0 18
2001 282 0 0 13
2000 288 0 0 2
1999 298 0 0 2

United States: Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee Yes No
Startup Costs Yes No
Equipment No No
Inventory Yes No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Business Experience:

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Your income potential as a White Hen Pantry Franchise entrepreneur depends vastly on many factors. As an entrepreneur, the goals to achieve are related to expanding sales while lowering your operation costs and increasing the quality of your products and or services. Each month your operating costs can include royalty fees, mortgage / rent, supplies for products, staffing, utilities, bookwork, stationary and other items. From one month to the next, you may find your costs fluctuate, but your up-front costs are, for the most part, fixed and they will cover most of the initial setup of equipment, signage and renovations.

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    deli, sandwiches, catering, specialty stores, food retail, food coffee, bakery, convenience stores, customer service
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    3003 Butterfield Rd.
    Oak Brook, IL
    60526

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