Villa Enterprises
At a Glance
Products & Services: Quick-service pizza & Italian restaurant
Number of Locations: 256
Total Investment: $296.95K - 584K
Founded: 1964
Began Franchising: 1999
About Villa Enterprises
After coming to America from Naples, Italy, Michele Scotto opened his first pizzeria in 1964 next door to the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway. Franchising of Villa Enterprises began in 1999, with stores designed to operate in high-traffic locations such as malls, airports, sports arenas, universities and casinos.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
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