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Famous Famiglia



Famous Famiglia
199 Main St., 8th Fl.
White Plains, NY 10601
      Top100

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Business Description

FAMOUS FAMIGLIA is an award-winning international pizza brand with leading sales in the pizza segment. Operating worldwide, FAMOUS FAMIGLIA has earned several leading industry awards for its unsurpassed product quality and customer service. Expansion plans include high-profile markets and locations such as: leading airports, shopping plazas, universities, casinos, military bases, cinemas, etc. With a successful franchise program in place, a number of high-caliber locations internationally are available.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1986

Franchising Since:  2002

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

106

86.2%
Company-Owned Units:1713.8%
 
Total Operating Units:
123
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:9695%In 26 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:55%In 4 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
101
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. New Jersey15
2. New York39
3. Pennsylvania14

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Cash Investment:$200K
Total Investment:$250-550K
Average Total Investment:$400K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 600-1,200

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Food Court, In-line

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5-10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 18
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
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
 
Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters, NY2-4 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 32

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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