FOOD
Multi-Unit Buyer ’ s Guide
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QUALIFICATIONS
Franchise opportunities are available for both single- and multi-unit agreements . The ideal franchisee has foodservice experience or the willingness to acquire or hire same . Our current franchisees operate from 1 to 18 locations and many franchise other restaurant concepts . Candidates must demonstrate investment capability of $ 750,000 and a minimum $ 250,000 in liquid assets per location .
FAST FACTS :
FRANCHISING SINCE : 1991 , Founded 1988
MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE OPERATING UNITS : 80 %
TOTAL OPERATING UNITS : 213 COMPANY OPERATING UNITS : 123 CAPITAL INVESTMENT : $ 893,000- $ 1,409,000
FRANCHISE FEE : $ 40,000 ROYALTY FEE : 5 %
ADVERTISING FEE : $ 5,000 for grand opening ; 4 % of gross sales ongoing marketing and advertising fee
EARNINGS CLAIMS : Yes
BUILD-OUT OPTIONS : Flexible footprint with freestanding , inline end cap and conversion options . Non-traditional includes gas / convenience stores , college , airports and casinos .
AVAILABLE TERRITORIES : Please visit ownafazolis . com for a listing of available markets .
CONTACT
SAM NELSON Vice President , Franchise Recruitment and Development ( 859 ) 825-6252 sam . nelson @ fazolis . com http :// ownafazolis . com
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Fazoli ’ s franchisees are experiencing three times the industry average growth rate and more than three years of same-store sales growth .”
OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
America ’ s largest Italian fast casual chain , Fazoli ’ s is the only brand that offers a real , affordable Italian dining experience for hardworking people who want a break from ordinary fast food . Fazoli ’ s franchisees are experiencing nearly three times the industry average growth rate and benefiting from our 25-plus years of industry knowledge and experience . With nearly 220 restaurants in 25 states , Fazoli ’ s is currently seeking singleand multi-unit operators to join our growing , successful franchise network .
SITE ASSISTANCE
Our recently expanded Real Estate Support is available to assist from the moment you become a franchisee . Our expert teams are here to help guide you through opening day and beyond .
RANKINGS & AWARDS
• “ Top Movers and Shakers ” by FastCasual . com — 7 years running
• 2016 Gold Stevie — Company of the Year / Food and Beverage
• 2015 COEX Marketing / Service Innovation Award
2017 Annual Edition
DEMOGRAPHICS
Fazoli ’ s restaurants are 2,800 – 4,000 square feet , have a drive-through and are situated in urban and suburban environments with strong residential and daytime populations . We target high traffic areas including residential , office , retail , university , recreation and hospitals with excellent visibility , parking and access .