Business Description

SIMPLE SIMON'S PIZZA and its related concepts focus on operations and return on investment. The low start-up costs and low royalty cost allow its franchisees to make good returns on all sales levels. The customer receives a high-quality pizza and a great value. The concepts fit almost any location and market. Its simple operations, customer value, low entry cost and great profit potential make SIMPLE SIMON'S PIZZA a strong investment for any motivated business owner.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	230	97%
Company-Owned Units:	7	3%
Total Operating Units:	237	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 237 100% In 8 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 237 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Texas	40
2. Oklahoma	80
3. Arkansas	20

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$20K
Cash Investment:	$20-40K
Total Investment:	$80-120K
Average Total Investment:	$100K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5-15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$10K
On-Going Royalty:	3-5%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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
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?	No
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:	10
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Tulsa, OK Area	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, South, Mid-Southwest Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Simple Simon's Pizza.