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Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage

Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, gyros, burgers, hot dogs, chicken

Investment

$577,200

Initial Franchise Fee

$25,000

Units

16

Growth Rate

+0.0%

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Overview

Industry Food
Founded 1980
Franchising Since 2009
Parent Company Pop's Franchise Systems LLC
Leadership Frank Radochonski, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 6

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About Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage

Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage is a restaurant that serves Italian burgers, hot dogs, salads, and other dishes. Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage was established by Frank Radochonski, a man who has been working in the restaurant industry since he was a teenager.

The original Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage store opened in Palos Heights, Illinois, in 1980. Back then, Frank and his family members were the only employees. Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage experienced enough success to begin franchising in 2009. After that, it eventually grew and opened several locations in the Midwest United States. Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage is seeking to add more franchises in this area to its team.

Why You May Want to Start a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage Franchise

Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchises are expected to attempt to bring smiles to customers' faces, as well as a sense of fullness to their bellies. On a typical day, a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise begins slicing and grilling the beef in the morning and prepares various other sandwich toppings. Then, the restaurant is ready to open around 11 A.M., just in time for the lunch rush.

Opening a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise could offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

What Might Make a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage Franchise a Good Choice?

During a typical week, each Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage location sells many pounds of beef, as well as several gallons of handcrafted hot giardiniera. Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage’s 100% beef hot dogs may be a one-of-a-kind blend. It took several months to perfect the recipe that may only be available at Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage. Before being served, Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage grilled chicken may be marinated, tenderized, then charbroiled to ensure that it is both tender and flavorful.

To be part of Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchisees will also need to meet Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage’s set liquid capital requirements. 

How To Open a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage Franchise

As you decide if opening a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth. 

You may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchising team questions as part of your due diligence. 

If awarded a franchise, franchisees may receive a great deal of support from the Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage brand throughout the franchising process. In addition to pre-opening training, franchisees could receive support through brand awareness, marketing, location finding, research, and construction.

It may be a good idea to speak with an attorney or financial advisor to ensure that you have the necessary financial resources to own and operate a Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage franchise.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000
Initial Investment $577,200 - $1,228,000
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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

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Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
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Meetings & Conventions
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Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
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Operations & Requirements

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Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022