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Papa's Pizza To Go
 

Two business models - one for small town USA and one for metro markets. Small town - to go only to small buffets of limited serving hours. Metro markets - all day, every day with game room for kids.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1986

Franchising Since:

  1986

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:80 89.9%  
Company-Owned Units:9 10.1%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:89 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:89 100% In 0 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:89 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Georgia0
2. North Carolina0
3. Tennessee0

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$90K
Cash Investment:$40-130K
Total Investment:$130-350K
Average Total Investment:$240K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$9.5-12.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$11K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:5%

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 7 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,000-4,200

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   No

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

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:12
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

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

Training:

1. Cherryville, NC10 Days
2. Calhoune, GA10 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:3%
Asian-American:3%
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?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

  
U.S.:Yes, Southeast
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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