Franchise North America
 
Business Type: Restaurant
Industry: Food
Minimum Cash Requirement: $65k
Total Start-up Investment (cash plus financing): $262k
Minimum Net Worth: $500k
Business Location: Store Front
Market Class: Business to Consumer
Business Model: Owner-Operator/Multi-Owner

Concept Description

This pizza concept is a rapidly growing chain of gourmet, health conscious pizza stores operating in high-profile lifestyle centers and metropolitan retail centers. The store footprint is approximately 1,100 to 1,500 square feet. The business serves four day parts which include, lunch, afternoon chill, dinner and catering. The wide menu serves pizza, pizza by the slice, salads and sandwiches.

The concepts support system is extremely detailed and begins immediately from the time the contracts are signed, throughout the development phases, and through the store opening. The business will provide you with a detailed timeline covering each week of development, and will assign you to members of our Development Team and Training and Operational Support Team to assist you throughout the process. Training is provided to the operational owners and managers for your store. The companys training program is a four week program comprehensive of all operational details involved in your business. The concept provides a team to serve from pre-opening to opening.

Competitive Landscape

This concept is often referred to as the Baja Fresh or Panera Bread of pizza. The concepts objective is to change the way its customers think of pizza. From the fusion of flavors on its signature pizzas, its health focus expressed through its use of organic tomato sauce, part skim mozzarella, wheat crust, soy cheese and lots of fresh vegetables and finally, a broad selection of creative salads ordinarily limited to fine dining give this concepts customers a fresh and unique approach to pizza.

Owner Profile

Owners need not have foodservice experience. The concept looks for candidates with strong leadership skills in a high-energy environment. At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management. This may provide you the necessary flexibility for live the lifestyle you strive for.

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