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Pizza Ranch
THE PIZZA RANCH is a family restaurant, specializing in pizza, pasta and chicken.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1981
Franchising Since:
1984
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
162
98.8%
Company-Owned Units:
2
1.2%
______
_____
Total Operating Units:
164
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
151
100%
In 6 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
______
_____
Total:
151
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Iowa
40
2. Minnesota
20
3. South Dakota
16
Registered in Following Registration States:
Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$25K
Cash Investment:
$20-50K
Total Investment:
$798.6K-1.9MM
Average Total Investment:
$1346K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$10K
Average Franchise Fee:
$10K
On-Going Royalty:
4%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
$1.7-2.2K
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 20 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
4,000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Any
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:
15
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Direct
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:
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:
Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:
Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:
Included in Fees
Training:
1. Sioux Center, IA
2 Weeks
2. On-Site
1 Week
Email
Print
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:
3
General Business Experience:
3
Specific Industry Experience:
3
Formal Education:
3
Psychological Profile:
2
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:
N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:
10/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:
Year(s)
Passive Ownership:
Allowed
Area Development Agreements?
Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?
Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?
Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
12
U.S.:
Yes, Midwest
Canada:
No
Overseas:
No
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