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At a Glance
Products & Services: Pizza, salads, sandwiches, calzones
Number of Locations: 100
Total Investment: $253.5K - 352.5K
Founded: 1986
Began Franchising: 1999
About Z Pizza
Z Pizza was founded in 1986 and began franchising in 1999. The Newport Beach, California-based company has more than 10 units in the United States.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 81 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| 2011 | 80 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| 2010 | 77 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| 2009 | 79 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $253,500 - $352,500
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000 - $100,000
Operations
100% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. Additional training available
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
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