The Italian Pie Franchise

Casual Italian dining

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a The Italian Pie Franchises?

Total Cost: $251,500-$361,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for The Italian Pie

The Italian Pie Franchise LLC 1923 Corporate Square Dr., #D Slidell, LA 70458

Phone Number: (985)643-1113 Fax Number: (985)643-6330 Franchise Homepage:

The Italian Pie In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did The Italian Pie begin operations? 1994
When did The Italian Pie begin selling franchises? 1995

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	24	0	0	2
2004	23	0	0	2
2003	19	0	0	4
2002	13	0	0	3
2001	7	0	0	5

Future Expansion

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,

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
Various programs

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Grand opening support, 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

Franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (75% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Sales & marketing 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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