Overview
Are you tired of working hard and watching someone else reap the rewards? In buying a "Panzerotto Pizza" franchise, you are essentially working for yourself. The more successful the restaurant is, the more money you make. It's that simple. Are you excited to go into business for yourself? But are afraid you can't make it on your own? In buying a franchise, you receive many of the benefits of having your own business-independence, financial security, pride of ownership-and fewer headaches.
With a "Panzerotto Pizza" restaurant, you also have the advantage of using company resources. You get the expertise of an unmatched team of professionals including managers, negotiators, architects, instructors, strategists, marketing and advertising experts and over 27 years of experience to top it off. We'll be able to help get you started. And we'll stay by your side, every step of the way. So you'll really never have cause to feel alone. Do you need a food service background to be successful? While it helps to have some food service background, it isn't a necessity. All you really need is energy, determination, good instincts.and excellent people skills.
With a "Panzerotto Pizza" restaurant, you also have the advantage of using company resources. You get the expertise of an unmatched team of professionals including managers, negotiators, architects, instructors, strategists, marketing and advertising experts and over 27 years of experience to top it off. We'll be able to help get you started. And we'll stay by your side, every step of the way. So you'll really never have cause to feel alone. Do you need a food service background to be successful? While it helps to have some food service background, it isn't a necessity. All you really need is energy, determination, good instincts.and excellent people skills.
Products & Services
It all began with the experience gained by Alex as a chef cooking gourmet dishes in Chicago in the early 1950’s. After a long absence from the foodservice industry, he opened his first Italian restaurant in Collingwood, Ontario in 1969. During this period, Alex discovered that the “Panzerotto”, native to Modugno, Italy (the recipe is authentic from the family’s village), became a popular tasty treat among the residents of Collingwood. With demand for the Panzerotto on the rise, he decided to expose the tasty treat to a bigger market. Alex decided to sell the restaurant in Collingwood and start the first Panzerotto Pizza location on Yonge St. in downtown Toronto.
In the beginning sales of panzerottos were very low because the panzerotto was unknown to the market. But it wasn’t long before word of mouth was spreading the news on this tasty new product. Soon there was demand by people willing to share in the success of the panzerotto. In 1980 Alex decided to expand the company through franchising and was able to attract investors in opening new locations.
Today there are 35 Panzerotto Pizza locations in the GTA. The company has developed brand equity in the name through years of marketing. A large segment of the market is now familiar with the panzerotto and is constantly growing.
In the beginning sales of panzerottos were very low because the panzerotto was unknown to the market. But it wasn’t long before word of mouth was spreading the news on this tasty new product. Soon there was demand by people willing to share in the success of the panzerotto. In 1980 Alex decided to expand the company through franchising and was able to attract investors in opening new locations.
Today there are 35 Panzerotto Pizza locations in the GTA. The company has developed brand equity in the name through years of marketing. A large segment of the market is now familiar with the panzerotto and is constantly growing.
Training & Support
To help ensure your success, we'll put you through a comprehensive training program, complete with manuals. You will learn everything about owning your own "Panzerotto Pizza" franchise, from Pizza & Panzerotto preparation and cooking to all aspects of management. "Panzerotto Pizza" store layouts are designed for optimum efficiency and ease of operation, so you save on staff and make it easy to train your new employees. We offer:
- Experience, since 1976
- Complete turn-key set-up
- Training for up to 4 people
- Grand opening and ongoing marketing
- Opening and ongoing support.
- Call Centre
- Web E-Commerce online ordering
- Proven quality products
- Use of proven trademarks
- www.panzerottopizza.com
Why Panzerotto Pizza?
In a unique combination of food service and high-tech communication, Panzerotto Pizza was the first to provide the first multi-unit city-wide pizza delivery service on the Internet on April 1 1995. Internet users can go to www.panzerottopizza.com and click on their favourite menu items. Orders are sent directly to the call centre and processed for delivery. Panzerotto Pizza is constantly working to better service customers and their changing needs.
In 1996, Alex bought a chain of Chicken restaurants called the Wing Machine. Today there are 14 Wing Machine locations in the GTA operated by Panzerotto Pizza.
In addition to your annual profits, you are building equity in your business. As time goes by and your franchise becomes increasingly successful, your initial investment will become even more valuable, reflecting the hard work and the initiative you have established. Your Franchise Agreement will be for the term of the lease. No additional franchise fee is payable upon renewal. You are free to sell your franchise at any time and transfer the Franchise Agreement.
In 1996, Alex bought a chain of Chicken restaurants called the Wing Machine. Today there are 14 Wing Machine locations in the GTA operated by Panzerotto Pizza.
In addition to your annual profits, you are building equity in your business. As time goes by and your franchise becomes increasingly successful, your initial investment will become even more valuable, reflecting the hard work and the initiative you have established. Your Franchise Agreement will be for the term of the lease. No additional franchise fee is payable upon renewal. You are free to sell your franchise at any time and transfer the Franchise Agreement.
Are You a Good Fit for Panzerotto Pizza?
Restaurant experience is not required to become a Panzerotto Pizza franchisee. However, such experience is definitely an asset. Panzerotto Pizza will provide comprehensive training and operating assistance. A prospective franchisee's desire and effort can be as significant as one's level of experience.
Panzerotto Pizza requires and responds to the personal input and attention of the owner. It is essential that the franchisee become personally involved in all facets of the business. You can expect to work many long hours, particularly at the outset. You should be willing and capable of performing all sales, production and other functions required on a daily basis. The demands on you personally can be minimized by your ability to build sales and attract, motivate, and retain competent employees.
Franchise applicants must meet rigid qualifications including, but not limited to, the following criteria:
- A satisfactory financial rating, and must demonstrate the financial capability to open and operate a store. Typically, prospective franchisees should have a net worth of $80,000.00 to $100,000.00. Liquid capital requirements typically range from $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 depending on store development costs.
- Due to the physical demands of operating a Panzerotto Pizza store, applicants must be in good health.
- A willingness to devote full time and effort toward the success of his/her store.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills since effective interaction with both staff and customers is essential to the success of each store.
Other considerations involved in assessing applicants include character traits, level of motivation, related experience, etc.
