Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Z Pizza | Rascal House | |
| Investment | 249000 - 359000 | 386700 - 694700 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | 3% |
| Year Founded | 1986 | 1980 |
| Year Franchised | 1999 | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Z Pizza | Rascal House | |
| Experience | General business experience | |
Financing Options |
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| Z Pizza | Rascal House | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Z Pizza | Rascal House | |
| Training | Additional training available as required | Our training program teaches you the secrets that make the Rascal House Pizza brand an unrivaled success and an ideal business model. Rascal House Pizza is committed to providing our franchisees the assistance they need to ensure a smooth and successful restaurant opening. We provide a comprehensive hands-on training program, on-site, at one or more of our stores. All franchise partners are instructed in the essentials of restaurant operations, labor management, administration, marketing and a broad range of other subjects needed to successfully operate their Rascal House Pizza store. Our program consists of approximately 6-8 weeks of hands-on training in both operations and classroom settings. |
| Support | 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. | Both corporate and franchise teamwork is vital to the success of the Rascal House Pizza brand. Consistent implementation of our time-tested and proven strategies, by all partners, will be the cornerstone of your success. Our field directors will assist you in all aspects of your store. From the initial development and training to ongoing support, we are with you throughout the entire process. In order to help facilitate this partnership, Rascal House Pizza has formed the Brand Partners Intranet. This online site includes a Message Board to discuss operational issues, the business environment, company standards, growth strategies, etc. All franchisees have direct access to this forum that reaches other franchise owners throughout the country. |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | The Rascal House Pizza commitment to quality and value extends far beyond our "best when shared with friends." philosophy. Rascal House Pizza offers training materials and uniforms as well as print and promotional items to franchisees. We will assist you with local area marketing and help coordinate your store's opening. We provide guidelines for advertising, promotions, and the utilization of our trademarks. Advertising and promotional material will be created for you to use in your own Rascal House Pizza store. Rascal House Pizza is committed to maintaining strong brand integrity in all we do and are committed to developing the same passion and mindset in our partners.. |
| 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) | Number of Employees Required to Run: 25 |
Expansion Plans |
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| Z Pizza | Rascal House | |
| 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 | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Z Pizza | 6% |
| Rascal House | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Z Pizza | 3% |
| Rascal House | 3% |
| Year Founded | |
| Z Pizza | 1986 |
| Rascal House | 1980 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Z Pizza | 1999 |
| Rascal House | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Z Pizza | 10 years |
| Rascal House | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Z Pizza | General business experience |
| Rascal House | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Z Pizza | No |
| Rascal House | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |
| Equipment | |
| Z Pizza} | |
| Rascal House | |
| Inventory | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |
| Receivables | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |
| Payroll | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Z Pizza | Additional training available as required |
| Rascal House | Our training program teaches you the secrets that make the Rascal House Pizza brand an unrivaled success and an ideal business model. Rascal House Pizza is committed to providing our franchisees the assistance they need to ensure a smooth and successful restaurant opening. We provide a comprehensive hands-on training program, on-site, at one or more of our stores. All franchise partners are instructed in the essentials of restaurant operations, labor management, administration, marketing and a broad range of other subjects needed to successfully operate their Rascal House Pizza store. Our program consists of approximately 6-8 weeks of hands-on training in both operations and classroom settings. |
| Support | |
| 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. |
| Rascal House | Both corporate and franchise teamwork is vital to the success of the Rascal House Pizza brand. Consistent implementation of our time-tested and proven strategies, by all partners, will be the cornerstone of your success. Our field directors will assist you in all aspects of your store. From the initial development and training to ongoing support, we are with you throughout the entire process. In order to help facilitate this partnership, Rascal House Pizza has formed the Brand Partners Intranet. This online site includes a Message Board to discuss operational issues, the business environment, company standards, growth strategies, etc. All franchisees have direct access to this forum that reaches other franchise owners throughout the country. |
| Marketing | |
| Z Pizza | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| Rascal House | The Rascal House Pizza commitment to quality and value extends far beyond our "best when shared with friends." philosophy. Rascal House Pizza offers training materials and uniforms as well as print and promotional items to franchisees. We will assist you with local area marketing and help coordinate your store's opening. We provide guidelines for advertising, promotions, and the utilization of our trademarks. Advertising and promotional material will be created for you to use in your own Rascal House Pizza store. Rascal House Pizza is committed to maintaining strong brand integrity in all we do and are committed to developing the same passion and mindset in our partners.. |
| Operations | |
| 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) |
| Rascal House | Number of Employees Required to Run: 25 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Z Pizza | Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, |
| Rascal House | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |
| International Expansion | |
| Z Pizza | |
| Rascal House | |