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At Crabby Joe’s we take care of business.

When you join the Crabby Joe’s family, we become your partners in making your location a success. From site selection to décor, training to marketing; we provide you with all the tools to develop a thriving restaurant business that will surprise you with its quick return on investment.


Training

Included in our franchise fee is an extensive, hands-on training program. Under the direction of our Operations Department, you’ll get comprehensive training on how to run your new Crabby Joe’s location, including:

  • Back Of House
  • Front Of House
  • Supervisory Functions
Steps
Pre-Opening

  1. Comprehensive Training: 6-8 weeks of training in all aspects of your business
  2. Hiring and Training Staff; we’ll work with you to attract and select the right team
  3. Operational, Marketing and Procedure Manuals
  4. Consultation on Opening Marketing, Operations and Service
  5. Server and Manager Training
Opening and Ongoing

During your opening and for the first month, you’ll have experienced corporate staff with you to smooth out bumps on the road and help you train full-time and part-time employees.

While you are engaged in ongoing operations, one of your closest allies will be our District Manager. His years of experience and advice are available as questions arise. He’ll be in touch with you weekly.

  1. Menu Training and Food Specification Training for Changes to Menu Items
  2. Effective Food Service Operations
  3. Inventory Management
  4. Marketing, Promotions and Public Relations
  5. Food Cost Control
  6. Visits from your District Manager

In our family

We welcome your experience and business knowledge. Our Franchisees’ backgrounds are varied – from a golf pro to a retail store operator – with a few experienced restaurateurs mixed in. Your comments and suggestions are welcome, and will always be considered.

Special thanks go to the Franchisees on our Franchise Advisory Council who generously give their advice and time to benefit the whole Crabby Joe’s family.

Marketing

Our Marketing Team works closely to build seasonal promotions that supply a constant stream of repeat and new customers and garner media attention. In every marketing communication, we consider what the right message is for the target customer and the community the restaurant is located in.

Our team brings years of experience servicing franchise restaurants and a well of Crabby ideas that will make you and your customers smile (or cry, or both). They are available to work with you to adapt or build new promotions specific to your location.

Joe's menu has something for everyone: burgers, pasta, steaks, ribs, wings, seafood, fajitas, sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, drinks and desserts. Ontario’s crabbiest family restaurant and bar.