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Dolly's Pizza Franchise

Pizza

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Dolly's Pizza Franchises?

Total Cost: $130,000 USD -$230,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $17,500
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $5K

Contact Information for Dolly's Pizza

Dolly's Pizza Franchising Inc.
1097 Union Lake Rd., #B
White Lake, MI
48386

Phone Number: (248)360-6440
Fax Number: (248)360-7020

Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did Dolly's Pizza begin operations? 1966
When did Dolly's Pizza begin selling franchises? 1993

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 35 0 0 2
2004 35 0 0 1
2003 37 0 0 2
2002 27 0 0 2
2001 25 0 0 4

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
If needed
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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