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Snappy Tomato Pizza

Pizza

Background

Founded: 1978 Franchising since: 1981
In 1978, Bob Rotunda went to the races and put all his money on a horse named Snappy Tomato. The horse won. Rotunda took his winnings and opened the first Snappy Tomato Pizza that year. The company began franchising three years later.

Today Snappy Tomato Pizza has locations across the United States, Canada and Great Britain serving pizza, hoagies, salads and appetizers.

7230 Turfway Rd.
Florence, Kentucky 41042
Phone:
(888)463-7627/ (859)525-4680


Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Midwest, South, Southeast, Southwest, United states

Exclusive territories available.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $75K-180K
Franchise fee: $15K
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%
Term of agreement: 15 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

Operations
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: As needed
  • At franchisee's location: As needed
  • Additional training available as needed

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Grand opening
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations
  • Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support
  • Co-op advertising
  • Ad slicks
  • Regional advertising

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