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Famous Famiglia



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Famous Famiglia

Established in New York City in 1986, Famous Famiglia is an award-winning national pizza brand with leading sales in the QSR pizza segment. Dubbed “New York’s Favorite Pizza”™, the company has earned several leading industry awards that herald its unsurpassed product quality and unparalleled customer service. Famous Famiglia serves a wide variety of pizzas, pastas, calzones, strombolis, salads and desserts.

 

Famous Famiglia’s expansion program revolves around building strong and meaningful partnerships with market-leading operators and landlords. Currently the company is focusing on expanding to high-profile markets and locations, such as leading theme parks, airports, universities, travel plazas, shopping centers, sporting stadiums, casinos, arenas and more. Additionally, Famous Famiglia makes a point of giving back to the community which it serves: the franchisor is engaged in various charitable programs and projects, including donating funds to local children’s hospitals.

 

Operating Units

12/31/2005

12/31/2006

12/31/2007

Franchised

21

23

28

% Change

--

9.5%

21.2%

Company-Owned

15

21

21

% Change

--

40.0%

0.0%

Total

36

44

49

% Change

--

22.2%

11.4%

Franchised as % of Total

58.33%

52.27%

57.14%

 

Investment Required

The fee for a Famous Famiglia franchise is $35,000.

 

Famous Famiglia provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.

 

Item

Established Low Range

Established High Range

Franchise Fee

$35,000

$35,000

Leasehold Improvements

$125,000

$250,000

Sublease Acquisition Fee

$0

$15,000

Lease Payments, Other Rental Expenses (4 months)

$5,000

$20,000

Equipment

$60,000

$85,000

Signage

$10,000

$15,000

Initial Inventory

$5,000

$12,500

Architectural, Engineering

$12,500

$25,000

Electronic Cash Register System

$12,000

$18,500

Fax Machine

$200

$500

Training Expenses

$2,500

$5,000

Business and Office Supplies

$1,500

$2,500

Licenses and Permits

$250

$1,000

Insurance

$1,500

$2,500

Opening Advertising

$1,000

$5,000

Catering (not required)

$2,000

$3,800

Additional Funds

$25,000

$50,000

Total Investment

$298,450

$546,300

 

On-going Expenses

Famous Famiglia franchisees pay a royalty fee equal to 6% of gross sales, an advertising fund fee equal to 1% of gross sales, and a local advertising fee equal to 1% of gross sales. 

 

What You Get—Training and Support

Franchisees are required to attend a two to four week initial training session conducted at the Famous Famiglia corporate headquarters and a designated company-owned restaurant in White Plains, NY. Training programs are offered five to six times a year and begin on Monday mornings. Supplementary training sessions are offered throughout the year.

 

Territory

Famous Famiglia does not grant exclusive territories, except for the assigned area (i.e. airport, university, shopping mall) in which each restaurant is located.