Ledo Pizza Franchise

Family-style pizza restaurants

Since 1955, Ledo has been making pizzas with a recognizable rectangular shape and thick-sliced pepperoni. Ledo's more than 40 franchise locations offer East Coasters several appetizers; soups and salads; pastas such as portobello mushroom ravioli and chicken and broccoli; fettuccine Alfredo; burgers; submarine sandwiches; calzones and desserts.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

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

Total Cost: $115,300-$419,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

Contact Information for Ledo Pizza

Ledo Pizza System Inc. 2001 Tidewater Colony Dr., #203 Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone Number: (410)721-6887 Fax Number: (410)266-6888 Franchise Homepage:

Ledo Pizza In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Ledo Pizza begin operations? 1986
When did Ledo Pizza begin selling franchises? 1989

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	70	0	0	0
2004	68	0	0	0
2003	57	0	0	0
2002	56	0	0	0
2001	51	0	0	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	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

33% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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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