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At a Glance
Products & Services: Pizza, pasta, sandwiches
Number of Locations: 110
Total Investment: $85.7K - 426K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1985
Private Owned
About Pizza Factory Inc.
Family owned and operated since its founding in 1979, Oakhurst, California-based Pizza Factory prepares pizzas, pasta, calzones and other favorites for its customers throughout the western United States and China.When Danny and Carol Wheeler opened the first restaurant near Yosemite National Park, it was called Danny's Red Devil Pizza. A name change and a few years later, the first franchise was opened with the help of Ron and Joyce Willey.
Pizza Factory franchises are offered in three sizes – full, mid and express. Full and mid-sized restaurants can either stand-alone or operate within large strip and shopping centers. Express locations can operate within resorts, malls, convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $85,700 - $426,000
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000 - $120,000
Operations
14% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At training store : 325 hours.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,