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Snappy Tomato Pizza Franchise

Quick-service restaurant serving pizzas, hoagies and salads

In 1978, Bob Rotunda went to the races and put all his money on a horse named Snappy Tomato. The horse won. Rotunda took his winnings and opened the first Snappy Tomato Pizza that year. The company began franchising three years later.

Today Snappy Tomato Pizza has locations across the United States, Canada and Great Britain serving pizza, hoagies, salads and appetizers.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Snappy Tomato Pizza Franchises?

Total Cost: $70,000 USD -$160,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $15,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 15 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $2.5K

Contact Information for Snappy Tomato Pizza

Snappy Tomato Pizza
7230 Turfway Rd., P.O Box 336
Florence, KY
41042

Phone Number: (859)525-4680
Toll Free: (888)463-7627
Fax Number: (859)525-4686

Franchise Homepage:

Snappy Tomato Pizza In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Snappy Tomato Pizza begin operations? 1978
When did Snappy Tomato Pizza begin selling franchises? 1981

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2007 73 0 0 4
2003 58 0 0 3
2002 0 0 0 0
2001 0 0 0 0
2000 36 0 9 5
1999 37 3 9 6

Future Expansion

United States: Mid West, South, South East, South West,

Countries of Interest: Asia, Canada, Japan, Middle East, Mexico,

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
Additional training available as needed
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Grand opening support, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% 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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