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At a Glance
Products & Services: Quick-service pizza & Italian restaurant
Number of Locations: 256
Total Investment: $296.95K - 584K
Founded: 1964
Began Franchising: 1999
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 88 | 0 | 24 | 144 |
| 2010 | 81 | 0 | 22 | 146 |
| 2009 | 82 | 0 | 16 | 143 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $296,950 - $584,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000 - $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000 - $250,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At corporate locations : 3 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Local store marketing programs