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Arizona Pizza Company
 

Full service, casual dining restaurant, offering eat-in and take-out service. A full-service bar attracts singles, couples, males and females. Our wood-fired pizza oven is the central focus. We feature gourmet and traditional pasta entrees, plus appetizers, salads, wraps, calzones and other popular items, e.g. hamburgers, sandwiches. Cable TV sets at the tables attracts families and is a favorite for the children.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  2002

Franchising Since:

  2003

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:9 90%  
Company-Owned Units:1 10%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:10 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:10 100% In 3 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:10 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Massachusetts3
2. Florida1
3. Missouri1

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Maryland, New York, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$600K
Cash Investment:$200K
Total Investment:$390-890K
Average Total Investment:$640K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:2-4%

Average Number of Employees:

   10 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   3,200-4,200

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:10
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Site Signs
Additional Services:Grand Opening, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 

Training:

1. Corporate Location in MA3-4 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 5 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   6
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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