Business Description

Pizza and ice cream in a fun atmosphere. Birthday party packages available. Very involved with special programs for youth in the community. Diversified pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad bar and ice cream menu, candy, soft drinks and beer. Several parlors offer Family Fun Centers with redemption games and adventure-style golf.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1972

Franchising Since:  1973

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	58	89.2%
Company-Owned Units:	7	10.8%
Total Operating Units:	65	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 65 100% In 6 States Canada: 0 0% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 65 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Wisconsin	7
2. Illinois	16
3. Iowa	33

Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, North Dakota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$300K
Total Investment:	$300K-1.5MM
Average Total Investment:	$900K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	4.5%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 30 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
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
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	30
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. IA	6-12 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: Yes, Midwest Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor.