Business Description

PIZZA ROYALE is a chain of Italian restaurants, specializing in pizza cooked in an open wood oven fire in the serving area. It also offers a salad bar and a pasta bar. Take-out orders and delivery are also available. Healthy food and warm atmosphere are the main features of a concept that has proven successful over the years.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1980

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	7	70%
Company-Owned Units:	3	30%
Total Operating Units:	10	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 10 100% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 10 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Quebec	10

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$100-125K
Total Investment:	$250-300K
Average Total Investment:	$275K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 20 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
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:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Headquarters	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	1
U.S.:	Yes, NE, Master Franchises Avail.
Canada:	Yes, PQ, ON, Master
Overseas:	No