A full-service casual theme restaurant with a brand name signature product - UNO's Original Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. A full varied menu with broad appeal featuring steak, shrimp and pasta. A flair for fun including a bar and comfortable décor in a facility that attracts guests of all ages.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1943
Franchising Since: 1979
Operating Units: |
Franchised Units: | 84 | | 45.2% | | |
Company-Owned Units: | 102 | | 54.8% | | |
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Total Operating Units: | 186 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
U.S.: | 182 | | 97.8% | | In 32 States |
Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
International: | 4 | | 2.2% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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Total: | 186 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
Density | Units | | | | |
1. Massachusetts | 30 | 2. New York | 31 | 3. Virginia | 15 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
Minimum Net Worth: | $3MM |
Cash Investment: | $500-800K |
Total Investment: | $850K-2.5MM |
Average Total Investment: | $1675K |
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Fees: |
Initial Franchise Fee: | $40K |
Average Franchise Fee: | $40K |
On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
Average Royalty: | 5% |
Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Average Number of Employees: 40 Full-time, 40 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 5,800
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center
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: | 135 |
Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
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: | Not Applicable |
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. Training Restaurant | 12 Weeks | 2. On-Site Staff Training | 2 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
General Business Experience: | 5 |
Specific Industry Experience: | 5 |
Formal Education: | 3 |
Psychological Profile: | 4 |
Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
African-American: | 10 |
Asian-American: | 2 |
Hispanic: | 7 |
Native American: | N/A |
Other: | 2 |
Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) |
Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
Passive Ownership: | Allowed |
Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 16
U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
Overseas: | Yes, Asia, South and Central America, Europe |
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