Dear, Potential Giardino Restaurant Owner, Thank you for your interest in joining the Giardino Gourmet Salads family. When our concept started back in 2004, our focus was to bring wholesome foods back on the scene – packaged in a delicious salad and using a wide variety of only the freshest ingredients including our homemade, freshly baked croutons and deli salads. Enveloped by a welcoming ambience and dedication to service, Giardino has flourished into a multi-unit operation that still serves a unique and wide array of products with personalized attention and tender-loving care. Led by our Board of Directors with a combined 100 years of restaurant experience, we’re committed to supporting our franchisees as they nurture and develop their own Giardino restaurants. To date, Giardino franchisees are a diverse group of entrepreneurial professionals, who have successfully grown our operation throughout South Florida and beyond. They have helped make us the premier salad concept that we are today. Feel free to review the information in this folder and you may contact us at (305) 595-4495 or at franchising@giardinosalads.com if you have any other questions. We hope you will grow with us. Sincerely,

Kenny Lugo Co-founder & Board Member

Julio Ramirez Board Member & Investor

Kenny Lugo Founder

Director of Franchise Development Owner, Giardino Coral

Gables

Ody Lugo Founder

Director of Marketing & Operations Owner, Giardino Coral

Gables

Julio Ramirez Board Member

Franchise Development & Marketing Advisor

(Former EVP of Global Operations, Burger King)

Juan Martinez, Ph.D, P.E.

Board Member Concept & Brand

Development Advisor (Principal, Profitality)

Marianela Aran

Board Member Operations Advisor

(Former VP of Research & Development,

Burger King)

Fernando S. Aran, J.D.

Board Member In-House Counsel

Myriam Ramirez, C.P.A.

Board Member Research &

Development Advisor

Maria Martinez, Ph.D Board Member

Technology Advisor

FLORIDA Blue Lagoon 5787 NW 7th Street, Miami, FL 33126 Brickell 175 SE 13th Street, Miami, FL 33131 Coral Gables 2346 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134 Doral 11402 NW 41st Street, Doral, FL 33178 Downtown Doral 5241 NW 87th Avenue, Doral, FL 33178 Downtown Miami 169 E. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131 Kendall 11624 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176 Miramar 12144 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025 South Miami 6653 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33143 Palmetto Bay 14455 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33176 Weston 1390 Weston Road, Weston, FL, 33326 TENNESSEE Brentwood (Nashville) 18 Cadillac Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027

Giardino Palmetto Bay Opened December 2014 In 2014, Giardino implemented a new retail

image that brings a contemporary approach to their rustic feel.

COMING SOON

• Nashville, TN (2) • Sunrise, FL • Raleigh, NC • Fort Lauderdale, FL

TYPE OF EXPENDITURE TOTAL LOW COST RANGE

TOTAL HIGH COST RANGE

Initial Franchisee Fee $25,000 25,000

Grand Opening Advertising Deposit $3,000 $3,000

Travel/Living Expenses for Initial Training $1,000 $5,000

Business Licenses and Permits $3,000 $6,000

Real Estate $10,000 $15,000

Business Insurance (i.e. Worker’s Comp) $2,500 $5,000

Construction Costs $70,000 $128,000

Menu Boards, Branding Materials, Graphic Design $3,000 $7,000

Paper and Disposables $1,500 $2,000

Kitchen Equipment $25,000 $35,000

Smallwares $2,000 $3,000

Food Inventory $4,000 $5,000

Point of Sale System $12,000 $15,000

Tables and Chairs $3,000 $6,000

Additional Funds (4 – 6 months) $10,000 $15,000

Approximate Total / Turnkey Cost $175,000 $275,000

Why owning a Giardino Gourmet Salads is the best franchise deal in the market:

• Our salads are delicious… and it’s what people want…healthy AND delicious. We offer the greatest variety in the marketplace – over 20 different salad combinations including the ability to make your own.

• Our 5% royalty fee is gradually tiered over the first 6 months, allowing you to focus on marketing your business during the launch of your restaurant.

• We have a high sales-to-investment ratio and low development cost.

• The development is straight-forward and you can be up and running in a few months!

• Our 2% marketing fee allows for system-wide marketing initiatives and campaigns.

• In addition to our signature salads, we have product offerings that are proprietary, like our variety of croutons baked in-house and homemade deli salads.

• Our personalized service system allows us to provide fresh food that’s made-to-order right in front of our guests, in a quick and convenient manner.

• Our Board of Directors has a combined 100 years of food service experience.

• Giardino promotes personal and professional growth for entrepreneurs as evidenced by our diverse group of franchise owners.

Claudia & Miguel Sierra, Owners of Giardino Weston

Elsie Rincon Giardino Doral Established 2007 As the 2nd restaurant to open in the Giardino system, my husband and I invested into this franchise because we believed that the concept stood for more than just a fad. It was a way of life that we were instilling in our guests and their loyalty throughout the years is a testament to the quality of our product and the all-around guest experience you receive when you enter through the doors of a Giardino.

Jorge Carbajal Giardino Blue Lagoon Established 2010 I worked in (founders) Kenny & Ody’s Coral Gables restaurant for 3 years as a gardener chef and was soon promoted to manager. I was so inspired by Kenny & Ody’s story that I knew I wanted to build a restaurant of my own. With their guidance and support, I was able to open my own Giardino and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Passing on the amazing training I had received from them to train my own staff of gardener chefs, I’ve been able to run a successful business with a brand of products that I am truly proud to serve.

Jaime Mitrani Giardino South Miami & Giardino Miami Lakes Established 2011 & 2014 As someone who believes in living a healthy lifestyle, the Giardino brand and its products resonated with me from the start. My business partner, Rob, and I both left corporate jobs looking to become entrepreneurs. I’m proud to say that since we started with the franchise, Rob and I have been able to rebuild the South Miami location’s operation, establish a positive reputation for the business in the community and opened a second location in Miami Lakes. As a couple of young guys that were new to the restaurant industry, Rob and I have valued the support and guidance of the board and of other operators in making this dream a reality.

• Our founders are a husband and wife team who were formerly a fire-fighter and a teacher.

• Before settling on the name Giardino Gourmet Salads, our founders toyed with the idea of naming the restaurant “Croutons”, since one of our signature offerings are homemade baked croutons made daily.

• The first Giardino Gourmet Salads location sat only 10 guests and turned out over 20,000 salads in their inaugural year… We’ve come a long way!

• Half of our franchises are female-owned and operated.

• On average, our most loyal guests come into our restaurants 2 – 3 times a week.

• Our most popular signature salad is our Mama Mia with homemade Tropical Chicken.

• Our menu also caters to vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free and sugar-free guests.

• Just one of our restaurants bakes up to 200,000 croutons per year – that’s almost 2 million per year system-wide!

• “Giardino” literally means garden in Italian.

• With our wide variety of fresh greens, premium ingredients and proprietary products, Giardino offers 2.5 billion combinations of salads for our guests to enjoy!

Giardino Gourmet Salads’ very first location on Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables, FL, 2004

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FRANCHISE APPLICATION Personal Information (one application per person) Date Last Name Middle First

Present Address (within last 5 years)

City

State Zip Code

Home Phone #

Business Phone #

Cellular #/other

E-mail address

Marital Status

_____single _____married

_____divorced _____widowed

Children

_____0-3 _____4-more

Home

_____ Rent _____Own

Are you legally authorized or permitted to work in the United States? Yes No

What is your status? __________________________________

____________________________________________________

Have you been arrested or convicted of a crime? (Answering yes to this question does not deny consideration for this business). Yes No

If Yes,__________________________________________

________________________Date_________________

Career Development Employer

Position

Years working

If you are a business owner Company Name

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Type of business Years of operation

Have you, your business or corporation been involved in any lawsuits or bankruptcy?

Financial Information Annual Income:

_____20,000-50,000 _____50,000-100,000 _____100,000-more

Net Worth (assets-liabilities)

______ $2500,000- $500,00 _______$500,000- $750,000

______ $7500,000- $1 mil _______$1 mil and above

Liquidity

______$150,000 - $200,000

______$200,000- $250,000

______$250,000-above

Income and assets come from what source:

Education

School Level Name & Location of School Did you graduate?/Degree

What languages do you speak?

High School

College/University

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Trade Schools Business or Restaurant Experience Do you know or have ever owned or had an interest in a restaurant operation? Yes No

If yes, provide details________________________________________________________________________

Check the appropriate:

_____ casual dining _____fine dining

_____quick service _____full service

_____franchise _____own/partner

List companies or vendors

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Do you presently have any commitments or arrangements in which may interfere in you becoming a Giardino owner? Yes No

If yes, please provide details_________________________________________________________________

Business Configuration Will you have business partners? Yes No

If yes, name partners _____________________________________________________________________________

(Please note, each partner must submit a separate application)

What interests you about Giardino Gourmet Salads?

What resources will be used to obtain your store?

To what extent will you be involved in daily operations?

What percent of this entity will you own?

Will this entity be considered your primary source of income? Yes No

If no, please provide details__________________________________________________________________

Geographic Area of Interest and General Information What are your areas of preference?

1st choice__________________________________________

2nd choice___________________________________________

3rd choice__________________________________________

How many entities would you like to develop?

_______________________________________________

Over what period of time?

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Interest in: ____single unit _____multi unit _____area developer

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How did you hear learn about Giardino Gourmet Salads? A location: Other: How was your experience:

Personal/Business References

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Thank you for considering Giardino Gourmet Salads as a business opportunity. We are very excited to have you grow with us! We understand the demand and commitment this business requires and are willing to find those individuals that are interested in this journey. Please return by scanning and emailing to franchising@giardinosalads.com This application in no way obligates you or Giardino Gourmet Salads in any manner. All information contained in this application is confidential and has been provided for the specific purpose of obtaining a Giardino business and in rendering an appropriate decision for those interested. As an applicant, you affirm to the best of your knowledge that this application is an accurate and complete representation of your financial and operational qualifications and background. ________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature ________________________________________ Date Signed