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Pizza Factory  Franchise

Restaurant serving pizza, pasta, calzones and sandwiches

Family owned and operated since its founding in 1979, Oakhurst, California-based Pizza Factory prepares pizzas, pasta, calzones and other favorites for its customers throughout the western United States and China.
When Danny and Carol Wheeler opened the first restaurant near Yosemite National Park, it was called Danny's Red Devil Pizza. A name change and a few years later, the first franchise was opened with the help of Ron and Joyce Willey.
Pizza Factory franchises are offered in three sizes – full, mid and express. Full and mid-sized restaurants can either stand-alone or operate within large strip and shopping centers. Express locations can operate within resorts, malls, convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Pizza Factory Franchises?

Total Cost: $129,200-$425,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $5,000 USD -$20,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $5000

Contact Information for Pizza Factory

Pizza Factory Inc.
49430 Rd. 426,
P.O. Box 989
Oakhurst, CA
93644

Phone Number: (559)683-3377
Toll Free: (800)654-4840
Fax Number: (559)683-6879

Franchise Homepage:

Pizza Factory In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Pizza Factory begin operations? 1979
When did Pizza Factory begin selling franchises? 1985

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2006 133 0 1 0
2005 124 0 3 0
2004 111 0 3 0
2003 110 0 4 0

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 Yes
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

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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