Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Mazzio's | Z Pizza | |
| Investment | 409000 - 1292000 | 249000 - 359000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | |
| Year Founded | 0 | 1986 |
| Year Franchised | 0 | 1999 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Mazzio's | Z Pizza | |
| Experience | 1. You must have substantial familiarity with the market proposed for development. 2. You must possess a sound reputation, integrity, and similar business values as Mazzio's. | General business experience |
Financing Options |
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| Mazzio's | Z Pizza | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Mazzio's | Z Pizza | |
| Training | * Confidential Manuals - Operations, Training and "Countdown to Opening" * Comprehensive 8-week Training Program for Restaurant Management Team - Combining "In-Restaurant" and Classroom Training * 2-week Training Program for Owners * Pre-opening "On-Site" Training Support and Post-opening Assistance * Regional Training Seminars for Franchise Owners and Restaurant Managers Covering Critical Operational Topics | Additional training available as required |
| Support | Marketing and Operational Assistance All materials and assistance for company restaurants are also available to all franchisees marketing programs, P.O.S. (point of sale), marketing pieces, market analysis, operational assistance, reports, manuals, charts and training seminars. Consultants You will be provided ongoing supervision and support from an experienced Franchise Business Consultant. Periodic visits and inspections are included and your consultant is available to help you with ongoing questions, etc. Marketing Contribution One percent (1%) from both company and franchised restaurants goes into an advertising production fund for the development of high-quality marketing materials media, print, etc. Research and Development Mazzio's is devoted to on-going research and development. Executive Staff Our franchisees have direct access to all areas including Marketing, Operations, Training, Information Services, Finance, Legal and Franchising. Support Staff Our corporate culture encourages open two-way communication with company personnel. Site Selection * Demographic Analysis * Field Visit(s) and Final Site Approval * Prototype Drawings and Floor Plans * Equipment, Sign Package and Decor Specifications Purchasing * Centralized, Collective Buying Power * Long-time and Reliable Suppliers for Restaurant Equipment and Supplies * In-house Purchasing Department Information Service * A P.O.S. (Point of Sale) System with a Custom-Designed Software Program * A Custom-Designed Back-of-the-House Computerized Restaurant Management System * Help Desk Support "On Call" Seven Days a Week Research and Development * Elaborate Research and Development Facilities * Extensive Research and Development Conducted "In-House" at the Corporate Office * Franchisee Participation in Research and Development - Specifically Product Evaluation | The zpizza support system is extremely detailed and begins from the moment your franchise agreement is signed, throughout your development phases, and through your store opening. Training is provided to the operational owners and managers for your store. The zpizza Training Program is a four week program comprehensive of all operational details involved in your business. zpizza provides a team to serve from pre-opening to opening. - Use of brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems and methods, and décor - Facility planning on site location and architectural design - Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements - Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation - Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers - Kitchen/Back of the House Workflow design - Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team - Ongoing updates for increasing profitability - Products with high industry demand - Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services - Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems - Annual franchisee meetings - Access to zpizza's proprietary, Internet-based system that acts as a repository for all above-mentioned support materials, manuals, graphics and brand communications. |
| Marketing | * Marketing and Advertising Programs Designed to Build Traffic, Develop a Strong Sales Base and Increase Market Share * "Turn Key" Grand Opening Program * Local Marketing Assistance * Annual Marketing Plan Developed with Input from Existing Mazzio's Franchisees * Extensive Library of Print, Radio, Television and Grass Roots Marketing Programs | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| Operations | Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Mazzio's | Z Pizza | |
| US Expansion | Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Mazzio's | 5% |
| Z Pizza | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | 3% |
| Year Founded | |
| Mazzio's | 0 |
| Z Pizza | 1986 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Mazzio's | 0 |
| Z Pizza | 1999 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Mazzio's | 15 years +5+5... |
| Z Pizza | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Mazzio's | 1. You must have substantial familiarity with the market proposed for development. 2. You must possess a sound reputation, integrity, and similar business values as Mazzio's. |
| Z Pizza | General business experience |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Equipment | |
| Mazzio's} | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Inventory | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Receivables | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Payroll | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Mazzio's | * Confidential Manuals - Operations, Training and "Countdown to Opening" * Comprehensive 8-week Training Program for Restaurant Management Team - Combining "In-Restaurant" and Classroom Training * 2-week Training Program for Owners * Pre-opening "On-Site" Training Support and Post-opening Assistance * Regional Training Seminars for Franchise Owners and Restaurant Managers Covering Critical Operational Topics |
| Z Pizza | Additional training available as required |
| Support | |
| Mazzio's | Marketing and Operational Assistance All materials and assistance for company restaurants are also available to all franchisees marketing programs, P.O.S. (point of sale), marketing pieces, market analysis, operational assistance, reports, manuals, charts and training seminars. Consultants You will be provided ongoing supervision and support from an experienced Franchise Business Consultant. Periodic visits and inspections are included and your consultant is available to help you with ongoing questions, etc. Marketing Contribution One percent (1%) from both company and franchised restaurants goes into an advertising production fund for the development of high-quality marketing materials media, print, etc. Research and Development Mazzio's is devoted to on-going research and development. Executive Staff Our franchisees have direct access to all areas including Marketing, Operations, Training, Information Services, Finance, Legal and Franchising. Support Staff Our corporate culture encourages open two-way communication with company personnel. Site Selection * Demographic Analysis * Field Visit(s) and Final Site Approval * Prototype Drawings and Floor Plans * Equipment, Sign Package and Decor Specifications Purchasing * Centralized, Collective Buying Power * Long-time and Reliable Suppliers for Restaurant Equipment and Supplies * In-house Purchasing Department Information Service * A P.O.S. (Point of Sale) System with a Custom-Designed Software Program * A Custom-Designed Back-of-the-House Computerized Restaurant Management System * Help Desk Support "On Call" Seven Days a Week Research and Development * Elaborate Research and Development Facilities * Extensive Research and Development Conducted "In-House" at the Corporate Office * Franchisee Participation in Research and Development - Specifically Product Evaluation |
| Z Pizza | The zpizza support system is extremely detailed and begins from the moment your franchise agreement is signed, throughout your development phases, and through your store opening. Training is provided to the operational owners and managers for your store. The zpizza Training Program is a four week program comprehensive of all operational details involved in your business. zpizza provides a team to serve from pre-opening to opening. - Use of brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems and methods, and décor - Facility planning on site location and architectural design - Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements - Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation - Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers - Kitchen/Back of the House Workflow design - Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team - Ongoing updates for increasing profitability - Products with high industry demand - Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services - Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems - Annual franchisee meetings - Access to zpizza's proprietary, Internet-based system that acts as a repository for all above-mentioned support materials, manuals, graphics and brand communications. |
| Marketing | |
| Mazzio's | * Marketing and Advertising Programs Designed to Build Traffic, Develop a Strong Sales Base and Increase Market Share * "Turn Key" Grand Opening Program * Local Marketing Assistance * Annual Marketing Plan Developed with Input from Existing Mazzio's Franchisees * Extensive Library of Print, Radio, Television and Grass Roots Marketing Programs |
| Z Pizza | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| Operations | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |
| International Expansion | |
| Mazzio's | |
| Z Pizza | |