Villa Pizza / Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Fresh baked pizza, homemade pasta, stuffed strombolis, specialty salads and fresh made Italian entrees all add up to the perfect Fresh Italian Kitchen. Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen is built on the strict loyalty to authentic old-world recipes that Michele Scotto brought with him from Naples, Italy. From the first pizzeria that opened in 1964 next to the Ed Sullivan Theater on 53rd and Broadway, to our most recent restaurant, that commitment to quality food and genuine hospitality is the hallmark of Villa. With well over 330 locations domestic and internationally, Villa continues to grow based on providing guests what they want. Old world pizza, authentic Italian entrees and specialty items that meet their ever-changing lifestyle. At Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen we know who we are and what our guests expect and that has been the cornerstone of our success. FRANCHISE SUPPORT Villa Pizza / Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen is part of the Villa Enterprises’ family of fresh brands. Villa Enterprises provides over 45 years of operational knowledge and expertise in the best practices and procedures for opening and sustaining a profitable food service business. The systems and practices that have made us a successful operator for over 4 decades are the exact same guidelines that we will share with you, as a franchisee. As a franchisor with over 330 corporate and franchised locations we have a high awareness of industry trends as well as an understanding of what needs to happen at the store level on a day to day basis to succeed. Helping You Get Started: Site Selection Villa can assist you in securing a new site or provide research on a site you propose. We also provide site selection training to help you identify the most opportunistic locations. Lease Negotiation Our leasing team is here to assist you with your lease negotiations. Restaurant Design Our design and construction department provides you with guidance from drawings to the final punch list. Every Villa restaurant has a carefully planned contemporary design that offers guests a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Villa University Villa University provides 3 weeks of intensive hands on training at our national training facility. You, your manager and any operating partners will be trained in all aspects of running a Villa Enterprises restaurant. Equipment Ordering We streamline the process for obtaining equipment to make it quick and easy, and pass our negotiated savings on to you. Total Support From the day you sign the franchise agreement a Franchise Operations Consultant (FOC) is available to help and guide you through any process of opening your restaurant as well as operating the business thereafter. Helping You Operate Your Business: Marketing and Promotions On a store level, Villa Enterprises develops promotional campaigns throughout the year to drive store traffic. Operations Guides and Manuals Extremely thorough manuals have been developed to cover every aspect of our operations. Business Support Your franchise field consultant specializes in the concept you select. They will provide you with expert knowledge of our business systems, best practices, recipes, and marketing. Research and Development From new recipes to new and innovative operating systems and equipment, Villa Enterprises will provide you with all the latest research and operational expertise. Purchasing Our purchasing objectives are developed to provide a reliable supply of the highest quality ingredients, to maintain a steady predictable price for all supplies and to take advantage of our group buying power. Quality Assurance Whether coffee, flour, pasta, deli meats or paper bags, everything a customer receives from us must be wholesome and of consistent quality. You and your employees are the final quality control and we will provide you the training, testing devices, and continuing education you need to ensure that only the finest products are served to our customers. Continued Training and Education Our Corporate Training Managers and FOC’s are constantly researching the industry to uncover better methods of operation and identify trends relevant to your business. We are your eyes and ears…. so you can focus on your business. |