Franchise
GENERAL INFORMATION
WHEN YOU PARTNER WITH PIZZATOWN, WE'RE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!
"Pizzatown offers you the best opportunity to be your own boss".
WHY PIZZATOWN?
We will teach you everything you need to know to successfully operate your own business while enjoying the security of an established brand, structured with systems in place to help you get down to business with:
- Great team support.
- Better food cost.
- Very low royalty fees.
- Operations and training manuals.
- Website and online ordering.
- POS system and gift card program.
- Marketing, social media and more.
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Applicants must meet the below qualification criteria to gain consideration for a Pizzatown Franchise:
- Experience in the food industry and business management.
- Well-capitalized to meet the start-up cost requirement.
- Yourself or a designated operating principle to manage the restaurant.
BROCHURE
PIZZATOWN IS A MODERN DAY "PIZZA JOINT"
Serving up delicious pizzas for over 30 years, Pizzatown restaurants provide fast, healthy, and affordable meal experience to its customers. The Pizzatown restaurants accommodate delivery, carryout and dine-in, in a fast-casual atmosphere.
HEALTHFUL INGREDIENTS
Pizzatown is committed to serving the best, using only premium-grade cheeses, veggies and meats, with offerings such as lactose free, vegan and gluten free.
DOUGH MADE FRESH DAILY
Our dough is made fresh from scratch every day. With a variety of crust offerings such as, Classic, PT Thin, Pan Pizza and Gluten Free.
THE DINING IS CASUAL, CURRENT AND INTELLIGENT.
Pizzatown's obsessive attention to detail extends well beyond the food, with a carefully considered, modern approach to restaurant design. Driven by its commitment to Intelligent Choices, the restaurants use eco-friendly packaging, and features energy-efficient equipment.
BE A STAR BUILD A PIZZATOWN
We are currently expending to build a large footprint of restaurants across Canada. We’re primarily interested in centers that service both lunch/daytime traffic and dinner/nighttime traffic.
PREFERRED LOCATIONS:
- Urban Storefronts
- Shopping Centers (end-caps & pads)
- Mall Food Courts
- Entertainment Centers
- Transportation Centers
- Mixed Use Projects (retail, residential, office)
- University Adjacent
SIZE REQUIREMENTS:
- Street Locations: The ideal size is 1,200 square feet for a takeout / delivery outlet with some seating and 2,400 - 3,000 square feet, plus an outdoor patio for our sit-down concept with BEER ON TAP. Depending on the location and area requirements, we will consider a space as low as 800 square feet and as high as 3,200 square feet.
- Food Court Locations: Minimum 400 square feet with 22 linear feet of frontage.
STREET REQUIREMENTS LOCATIONS:
- Frontage: 20 feet minimum
- Parking: Adequate for restaurant use
- Visibility: Unrestricted from primary access
- Signage: Prefer 2+ signs plus monument or pylon
- Patio: Prefer exclusive patio with 25 to 50 seats
- Zoning: To accommodate beer and wine, for license outlets
FRANCHISING FAQ
WHAT TYPE OF SUPPORT DO I GET WITH A PIZZATOWN FRANCHISE?
You get access to our brand, recipes & procedures, vendors, training, store build-out & trade dress, website, social media, online ordering, gift card program, etc. Most importantly, you get to be a part of a dynamic organization that is dedicated to serving custom-built, pizza in a completely new way.
WHAT ARE THE PIZZATOWN FRANCHISE FEES?
Unlike most franchises, we will negotiate the fess with you to ensure your success. Let's talk!
CAN I SECURE A TERRITORY TO DEVELOP MULTIPLE PIZZATOWN RESTAURANTS?
Depending on your qualifications, we will award franchises for multiple restaurants (under an area development agreement).
WHAT IS THE TYPICAL COST OF A PIZZATOWN RESTAURANT?
The cost depends on many factors; mainly location size. However a budget of $250k - $350k is typical for a 1,200 sqft store.
DO I NEED TO HAVE A LOCATION IN MIND?
You should be familiar with the trade area that you want to develop. We will discuss the options for securing a restaurant location during the franchise evaluation process.
WHAT IS THE TYPICAL SIZE OF A PIZZATOWN RESTAURANT?
The ideal size is 1,200 Square Feet; Patio is a great addition, depending on the location.
DO I NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN THE OPERATIONS OF MY PIZZATOWN?
Either you or a designated Operating Principal should be involved in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant(s).
WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS TO OPEN A PIZZATOWN FRANCHISE?
You and your partners must have a minimum liquidity of $150k (i.e. cash reserves) per restaurant to be developed.
WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL STORE HOURS OF OPERATION?
Generally, 11am until about midnight.
WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING IS PROVIDED BY PIZZATOWN?
You will attend 2 months of training at one of our stores, followed by 2 additional weeks of training at your store.
APPROXIMATELY HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO OPEN MY PIZZATOWN STORE?
It will take about 12 to 16 weeks to build your store after you have taken possession of your location. Generally, it takes about 12 weeks to create architectural plans, get permits and select a contractor prior to starting the 12 to 16 weeks construction process.
WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
If you are interested in a Pizzatown franchise, meet the qualification criteria, and have experience in managing your own business, we would like to hear from you.
Fill out the franchise Inquiry form and we will get in touch.
Or email us: franchising@pizzatown.ca
Or call us: 902-877-2244 to discuss next steps.
