Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Squisito Pizza | Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| Investment | 269000 - 596900 | 222000 - 427000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 3% |
| Advertising Fee | 1% -2% | 3% |
| Year Founded | 1998 | 2001 |
| Year Franchised | 2008 | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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Financing Options |
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| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| Squisito Pizza | Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| Training | Our initial training program consists of approximately four weeks of classroom and on-site training at one of our affiliate restaurants in Maryland. We request that you and two of your mangers attend training. In addition, we will provide you with one of our trained team members at your site for up to 14 days (to be scheduled around your opening). Your training program is intensive and includes: Recipes and Prep Procedures, Quality and Service Standards, Inventory Procedures, Equipment and Safety, Brand Compliance, Food Safety, and Sanitation and Health Code Compliance. On-The-Job Training: 86 hours Classroom Training: 95 hours | The cost of initial training is included in the franchise fee, but you are responsible for transportation and expenses for meals and lodging while attending training. The total cost will vary depending on the number of people attending, how far you travel and the type of accommodations you choose. These expenses are typically non-refundable. Before making airline ticket, hotel, rental car or other reservations, you should inquire about the refund policy in the event you need to cancel any reservation. To read about the specifics covered in our training program please contact us for the most up to date uniform franchise disclosure document. |
| Support | Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | |
| Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | |
| Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 15 | A Firehouse Pizzeria franchise will offer mainly Stove Fried Pizzas, Oven Baked Pastas, Cedar Smoked Sandwiches, Succluent Salads, Famous Desserts, Specialty Drinks, with some other menu items. |
Expansion Plans |
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| Squisito Pizza | Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Squisito Pizza | |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Squisito Pizza | |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Squisito Pizza | 5% |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | 3% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Squisito Pizza | 1% -2% |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | 3% |
| Year Founded | |
| Squisito Pizza | 1998 |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | 2001 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Squisito Pizza | 2008 |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Squisito Pizza | |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Squisito Pizza | |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | 20% of current franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Financing Options |
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| Equipment | |
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| Inventory | |
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| Receivables | |
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| Payroll | |
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Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Squisito Pizza | Our initial training program consists of approximately four weeks of classroom and on-site training at one of our affiliate restaurants in Maryland. We request that you and two of your mangers attend training. In addition, we will provide you with one of our trained team members at your site for up to 14 days (to be scheduled around your opening). Your training program is intensive and includes: Recipes and Prep Procedures, Quality and Service Standards, Inventory Procedures, Equipment and Safety, Brand Compliance, Food Safety, and Sanitation and Health Code Compliance. On-The-Job Training: 86 hours Classroom Training: 95 hours |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | The cost of initial training is included in the franchise fee, but you are responsible for transportation and expenses for meals and lodging while attending training. The total cost will vary depending on the number of people attending, how far you travel and the type of accommodations you choose. These expenses are typically non-refundable. Before making airline ticket, hotel, rental car or other reservations, you should inquire about the refund policy in the event you need to cancel any reservation. To read about the specifics covered in our training program please contact us for the most up to date uniform franchise disclosure document. |
| Support | |
| Squisito Pizza | Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| Marketing | |
| Squisito Pizza | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| Operations | |
| Squisito Pizza | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 15 |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | A Firehouse Pizzeria franchise will offer mainly Stove Fried Pizzas, Oven Baked Pastas, Cedar Smoked Sandwiches, Succluent Salads, Famous Desserts, Specialty Drinks, with some other menu items. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Squisito Pizza | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Squisito Pizza | |
| Firehouse Pizzeria | |
| International Expansion | |
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| Firehouse Pizzeria | |