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TOPPER'S PIZZA's vision is to provide customers with a unique, high-end pizza AND fast, free delivery. Our menu is superior because we use fresh, hand-prepared ingredients. We cut our own vegetables and sell only the highest-quality meats and real Wisconsin cheeses. We prepare our dough and sauce fresh, from scratch, in each store's kitchen. The cornerstone of our menu is variety. We have developed efficient systems that can be easily taught. Solid strategy and systematized business formula.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1993
Franchising Since: 2000
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 27 | | 84.4% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 5 | | 15.6% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 32 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 32 | | 100% | | In 3 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 32 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Minnesota | 4 | | 2. North Carolina | 3 | | 3. Wisconsin | 9 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $350K |
| Cash Investment: | $75-125K |
| Total Investment: | $280-507K |
| Average Total Investment: | $394K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Average Number of Employees: 5-10 Full-time, 20-30 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 7 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Whitewater/Madison, WI | 30 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
| Formal Education: | 2 |
| Psychological Profile: | 2 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6
| U.S.: | Yes, WI,MN,IL,IA,IN,MI,OH,NC,SC |
| Canada: | No |
| Overseas: | No |
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