Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Nick-N-Willy's | Pizza Ranch | |
| Investment | 294500 - 399500 | 769200 - 3459498 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 4% | |
| Advertising Fee | 2.25% | |
| Year Founded | 2001 | 1981 |
| Year Franchised | 2001 | 1984 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Nick-N-Willy's | Pizza Ranch | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| Nick-N-Willy's | Pizza Ranch | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Nick-N-Willy's | Pizza Ranch | |
| Training | Nick-N-Willy's offers a comprehensive 30-day training program. The training program consists of a combination of practical product components and most importantly a primary focus on how to run your Nick-N-Willy's business. All aspects of operations, accounting, human resources, safety and food services are covered thoroughly. | 4-week manager training program. General managers/operators split their time between classroom training at our Restaurant Support Center in Orange City, IA and hands-on training at one of our training stores. In addition, a Pizza Ranch Store Opening Team provides pre-opening in-store training for your staff and will work with your team during and after the restaurant opening. |
| Support | Real Estate Once you become a franchise owner, our real estate professionals will work with you in identifying the best site for your business. Nick-N-Willy's has an established real estate network around the country with real estate professionals situated in many local markets. These specialized individuals are familiar with our site requirements and demographic profile. Your real estate professional will negotiate the best lease terms possible with the landlord and work with you every step of the way. Construction We're with you every step of the way- from site selection to grand opening. We have connections with industry experts and professionals from architects and real estate brokers to contractors and equipment vendors. We will help you manage every facet of the project and avoid all of the common pitfalls so that you can get your store ready quickly and efficiently. We'll also be right there with you at your grand opening to make sure that your team is well trained and that you make a great first impression. Financing We are dedicated to helping you to shop around for your business loan to find the best rates and terms. After you become a franchise owner, Nick-N-Willy's will assist you in preparing the necessary business plans and loan submission information for your bank or financial institution of your choosing. It is very common in the franchising business for a franchise owner to obtain government sponsored business loans for up to 70% of the total costs associated with setting up a franchised business. However, business loans for 50% of total costs are more readily available and are most common. In order to qualify for these types of loans, financial institutions typically require unencumbered liquid assets or cash equal to 25% to 50% of the total cost of setting up the franchise business to support the loan application. | |
| Marketing | Our advertising department develops advertising campaigns throughout the year by creating new marketing materials and promotions for the use of all franchise owners. The marketing team also oversees production of regional and local marketing to create brand awareness. In addition we assist you in utilizing our marketing materials and techniques to locally promote your stores and participate in community events in your local markets. | |
| Operations | ||
Expansion Plans |
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| Nick-N-Willy's | Pizza Ranch | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | 0 | 0 |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | 4% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | 2.25% |
| Year Founded | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | 2001 |
| Pizza Ranch | 1981 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | 2001 |
| Pizza Ranch | 1984 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | $2,500 |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
Financing Options |
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| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Equipment | |
| Nick-N-Willy's} | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Inventory | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Receivables | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Payroll | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | Nick-N-Willy's offers a comprehensive 30-day training program. The training program consists of a combination of practical product components and most importantly a primary focus on how to run your Nick-N-Willy's business. All aspects of operations, accounting, human resources, safety and food services are covered thoroughly. |
| Pizza Ranch | 4-week manager training program. General managers/operators split their time between classroom training at our Restaurant Support Center in Orange City, IA and hands-on training at one of our training stores. In addition, a Pizza Ranch Store Opening Team provides pre-opening in-store training for your staff and will work with your team during and after the restaurant opening. |
| Support | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | Real Estate Once you become a franchise owner, our real estate professionals will work with you in identifying the best site for your business. Nick-N-Willy's has an established real estate network around the country with real estate professionals situated in many local markets. These specialized individuals are familiar with our site requirements and demographic profile. Your real estate professional will negotiate the best lease terms possible with the landlord and work with you every step of the way. Construction We're with you every step of the way- from site selection to grand opening. We have connections with industry experts and professionals from architects and real estate brokers to contractors and equipment vendors. We will help you manage every facet of the project and avoid all of the common pitfalls so that you can get your store ready quickly and efficiently. We'll also be right there with you at your grand opening to make sure that your team is well trained and that you make a great first impression. Financing We are dedicated to helping you to shop around for your business loan to find the best rates and terms. After you become a franchise owner, Nick-N-Willy's will assist you in preparing the necessary business plans and loan submission information for your bank or financial institution of your choosing. It is very common in the franchising business for a franchise owner to obtain government sponsored business loans for up to 70% of the total costs associated with setting up a franchised business. However, business loans for 50% of total costs are more readily available and are most common. In order to qualify for these types of loans, financial institutions typically require unencumbered liquid assets or cash equal to 25% to 50% of the total cost of setting up the franchise business to support the loan application. |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Marketing | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | Our advertising department develops advertising campaigns throughout the year by creating new marketing materials and promotions for the use of all franchise owners. The marketing team also oversees production of regional and local marketing to create brand awareness. In addition we assist you in utilizing our marketing materials and techniques to locally promote your stores and participate in community events in your local markets. |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Operations | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | 0 |
| Pizza Ranch | 0 |
| International Expansion | |
| Nick-N-Willy's | |
| Pizza Ranch | |