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Donatos Pizza

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Donatos Pizza
935 Taylor Station Rd.
Columbus, OH 43230
800#: (800) 366-2867
Tel: (614) 416-7700
Fax: (614) 416-7701
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.donatos.com
Contact: Mr. Brian Oaks, Exec. Dir. Franchise Devel.


DONATOS PIZZA is a retail outlet specializing in the sale of pizzas, subs and salads, featuring delivery, carryout and dine-in service. DONATOS is committed to serving the best pizza and promoting goodwill through product, principle and people. DONATOS PIZZA strives to be the best pizza on the block where the stores are located.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1963
First Franchise: 1991
Franchise Units: 46
Company-Owned Units: 83
Total Units: 129

Distribution:
U.S. -- 114; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 4 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 94 in OH, 13 in IN, 4 in KY

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 5, 3, 2, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,VA,DC (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 15 FT, 20 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; FS, SF, SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $25% of Total
Total Investment: $250-600K
Average Total Investment: $425.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $350K

Fees:
-Franchise: $30K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-Royalty: 4%
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-Advertising: 4%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 90
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6-8 Weeks Colombus, OH.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

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

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