Terminal 'A
Terminal 'A is a Tunisian café-restaurant founded in 2020, offering a culinary journey around the flavors of the world. 28 units (20 owned, 5 franchised, 3 international) in 5 years. One of the fastest success stories in Tunisian dining.
Total investment
89 010 EUR
Minimum personal contribution
59 340 EUR
Target countries
Locations
28
The concept
Terminal 'A is a Tunisian café-restaurant that invites its customers to discover a festival of flavors centered around delicious pasta and a friendly cuisine. A modern dining concept designed to travel through flavors, in a warm and contemporary atmosphere.
Network specifics
- 28 active units (20 owned, 5 franchised in Tunisia, 3 international) — among the most dynamic networks in the country
- Traveler café-restaurant concept: flavors of the world, escape and discovery ambiance
- All-day menu (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacking), strong digital presence
- 20-day training included in the franchise package
- 6% royalty on revenue, 5-year contract
- Territorial exclusivity guaranteed by area
The concept in pictures
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The story of Terminal 'A
Founder's Vision
The founders of Terminal 'A wanted to create a restaurant that is more than just a place to eat: a space where one departs. The name "Terminal 'A" is intentional - it is the starting point for all journeys.Their vision:to offer a culinary experience that transports the customer, surprises them, and makes them want to return to discover a new destination.
Cuisine is the passport, the restaurant is the terminal. In just 5 years, 28 units including 3 international confirm that this vision has found its market, in Tunisia and beyond its borders.
Concept Values
• **Escape**:each visit is an invitation to travel without leaving your city, through flavors
• **Diversity**:a menu open to the flavors of the world, regularly renewed and enriched
• **Traveling ambiance**:a coherent decor, a strong and memorable visual identity
• **Speed**:an efficient service for quick lunches and relaxed dinners
• **Scalability**:28 units in 5 years - the most convincing proof that a concept delivers on its promises
Reason for franchise development
Terminal 'A has built one of the most dynamic restaurant networks in Tunisia in 5 years. Franchising is the main driver of this accelerated growth.
The Terminal 'A franchise offers:
• Complete turnkey concept (menu, equipment, training, visual identity)
• 20 days of initial training covering cooking, service, and management
• 6% royalty on revenue, support at opening and ongoing follow-up
• A network of 28 units to draw inspiration from daily
Where Terminal 'A is looking to open
Select a country to see the regions open for development.
24 regions recorded for Tunisia.
Financial and contractual terms
Entry Fee
7 418 EUR
Minimum personal contribution
59 340 EUR
Royalties
6% of revenue
Advertising Fee
1% of revenue
Total Investment
89 010 EUR
*Excluding commercial space
Contract Duration
5 years
Average Surface
40 m2
Training
20 days
Figures are indicative and may vary depending on location and size of premises.
The profile Terminal 'A is looking for
How demanding the brand is on each family of criteria, and what it expects in detail.
Management and autonomy
100 %High4 of 4 criteria selected · 19% of the total weight
- Daily operational decisions requiredHigh
- Daily team management requiredHigh
- High autonomy requiredHigh
- KPI monitoring requiredHigh
Financial capacity
92 %High4 of 4 criteria selected · 18% of the total weight
- Minimum personal contribution requiredHigh
- Needs financial resilienceHigh
- Needs safety cash bufferHigh
- Needs external financing accessMedium
Commercial skills
92 %High4 of 4 criteria selected · 18% of the total weight
- Brand promotion skills requiredHigh
- Conversion and loyalty skills requiredHigh
- Frequent customer interaction requiredHigh
- Local sales actions requiredMedium
Availability and involvement
83 %High4 of 4 criteria selected · 16% of the total weight
- Daily involvement requiredHigh
- Network actions participation requiredHigh
- Frequent field presence requiredMedium
- Full-time availability requiredMedium
Local roots
83 %High4 of 4 criteria selected · 16% of the total weight
- Geographic proximity is keyHigh
- Local opportunity understanding requiredHigh
- Local market knowledge requiredMedium
- Local partner network building requiredMedium
Industry experience
67 %Medium4 of 4 criteria selected · 13% of the total weight
- Prior industry experience requiredMedium
- Similar experience improves performanceMedium
- Specific know-how requiredMedium
- Technical or regulated operations requiredMedium
How to become a Terminal 'A franchisee
The same path for every brand in the network.
Contact request on the platform wefranchiz.com
Visit to a restaurant, discovery meal, meeting with the founders
Application file
profile, area, location, financial capacity
Feasibility study and site approval
Signing of the franchise contract (5 years, 6% royalty on revenue)
Initial training
20 days - cooking, service, management, marketing
Supported opening
presence of franchisor team, local marketing launch
Ongoing support
new seasonal menus, quality audits, operational support
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