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Ledo Pizza System

Ledo Pizza is a full service dining experience with a menu that features fresh salads, pastas, sandwiches, and our critically acclaimed Ledo Pizza.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1955

Franchising Since:

1989

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	89	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	89	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	89	100%	In 5 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	89	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Maryland	41
2. Virginia	7
3. Pennsylvania	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$50-150K
Total Investment:	$126-442K
Average Total Investment:	$284K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

15 Full-time, 30 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,800+

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Hotel

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	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:	Not Applicable

Training:

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
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:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 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:

U.S.:	Yes, NE, SE
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: