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Godfather's Pizza
 

GODFATHER'S PIZZA is consistently recognized by consumers and independent research as having a superior quality product. Couple this with consistent operations, innovative new products, attention to service and full support services and GODFATHER'S PIZZA is positioned to retain its reputation for high quality and service.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1973

Franchising Since:

  1974

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:480 81.2%  
Company-Owned Units:111 18.8%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:591 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:590 99.8% In 38 States
Canada:1 0.2% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:591 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Washington67
2. Iowa60
3. Minnesota39

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$200K
Cash Investment:$55-120K
Total Investment:$82.5-358K
Average Total Investment:$220K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0%

Average Number of Employees:

   6 Full-time, 20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:92
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 

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
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Omaha, NE35 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:5
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:N/A
Personal Interview(s):N/A

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

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
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:

   27
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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