Toppers Pizza
At a Glance
Products & Services: Pizza, subs, breadsticks
Number of Locations: 28
Total Investment: $281.31K - 641.31K
Founded: 1991
Began Franchising: 2000
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Midwest, South, Southeast, Wisconsin.
Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Midwest, South, Southeast, Wisconsin.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $281,308 - $641,308
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
80% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% 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: 30 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: National media,
Other marketing support: Direct mail program
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #335 (2011),