Business Description

Italian fast foods, such as pizza, pasta, salads and subs.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1987

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	41	95.3%
Company-Owned Units:	2	4.7%
Total Operating Units:	43	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 43 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 43 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	43

Registered in Following Registration States: California

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$185K
Total Investment:	$135-235K
Average Total Investment:	$185K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
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:	Included in Fees
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:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. School at Home Office	4 Weeks
2. Unit Location	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: No Canada: No Overseas: Yes, All Latin Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Ameci Pizza & Pasta.