Business Description

Pizza, chicken, ribs, Italian dishes. Delivery and fast food.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1964

Franchising Since:  1973

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	48	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	48	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 1% Asian-American: 30% Hispanic: 1% Native American: 1% Other: 60% Middle Eastern Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: PIZZA MAN franchise is strongly supportive of the National Minority Franchising Initiative. We recruit and are highly visible in assisting potential minority franchisees. We finance the franchise fee and we assist in the preparation of the paperwork needed to obtain loans for equipment. We assist the franchisee to find and select site locations and also we assist with the negotiation of the lease. We provide all the necessary food and packaging items and guide the franchisee on advertising.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 48 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 48 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	50

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$70K
Total Investment:	$100K
Average Total Investment:	$100K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	4%/$140/Wk.
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	4%/$140/Wk.

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	1+ Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	1+ Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	8
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Los Angeles, CA	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Pizza Man.