This Disclosure Document describes a type of THE CHEESE STEAK SHOP restaurant. The franchisee may operate a THE CHEESE STEAK SHOP restaurant in a wholesome family setting. Qualified franchisees may also apply to become an Area Developer and develop a number of THE CHEESE STEAK SHOP restaurants in an agreed upon development area and enter into an Area Development Agreement. Occasionally, a franchisee will operate a THE CHEESE STEAK SHOP restaurant in a non-traditional location such as an airport, hotel, convention center, sports arena or stadium, college campus, amusement park, within the premises of another business or in a similar venue.