Guide to Pizza Chains

Check availability and pricing for chain pizza restaurants

Not every franchise has openings in your area. Once you have decided on a chain, contact them to find out if you can open a store in your area. If they have no need in your local area, they will send you a list of close areas that need a local restaurant. You can also decide on a restaurant chain based on total price or down payment needed. You can check your state to see which restaurant chains have openings.

I recommend: Boston's The Gourmet Pizza asks you to fill out their form and they will provide information about their franchise opportunities and where they need current location. Pizza Inn offers three types of restaurant concepts buffet, delivery/carry out, and express locations. Choose your type and start this franchise process.

Ask the pizza franchise about initial investment

Initial investments for restaurant chains is usually high however, some cost less than others cost. Before you decide, find out exactly what monetary commitments you will need to make upfront. Remember also, that the initial investment for the franchise fee only covers the franchise itself and you will still need working capital for such expenses as electricity, phone and payroll.

I recommend:  Buck's Pizza offers franchises with a franchise fee of $20,000. Your total start up cost ranges from $163,450 to $341,400 and this includes retail space, equipment and opening inventory. Breadeaux Pizza charges a franchise fee of $15,000 and five percent royalty fees. Get in on this deal if your liquid assets are $100,000 and your net worth is $350,000.

Open a pizza restaurant chain for immediate business

When you open a chain store, you are cashing in on the name of the franchise. People know that whether your store is in Maine or California, they will get the same menu and service and they stop at a familiar place. This is why you buy a franchise but the down side is there are tight regulations on franchises. You will get your operating schedule, menu and décor from the company. If you fail to meet your obligations, which usually include buying all of your supplies from them, you will lose your franchise.

I recommend:  Franchise Solutions lists available restaurant chain franchises. Find the one that interests you and read the requirements, including hours of operation and training to see if this is the right business for you. Find a Franchise shows all restaurant chains with current openings. Check requirements for the business of your choice.