Overview
The first Pizza Patrón store was opened on April 16th, 1986. It was in the Pleasant Grove section of Dallas, Texas. Although the store has moved one block since then, it is still open and serving great pizzas every single day. The success of that very first Pizza Patrón store led to another one two years later and then a third shortly after that.
Over the years, the look of our logo and the lobby of our stores have changed a little, but our passion and commitment remain the same. The Pizza Patrón family is still growing.
Over the years, the look of our logo and the lobby of our stores have changed a little, but our passion and commitment remain the same. The Pizza Patrón family is still growing.
Products & Services
The pizza business is competitive, to say the least. It seems you can buy a pizza on every corner. Having just a good pizza is not good enough. That is why we work hard at every Pizza Patrón location to have GREAT pizza every time you visit.
If you want to make really great pizza, you have to start at the bottom. That means making excellent pizza dough. Pizza Patrón has a unique way of handling this. We make it FRESH in the pizza store. Not once a week or even once a day. We make our pizza in small batches all evening long. We never add preservatives. We make and use the dough the same day.
Pizza Patrón uses the best flour available. Only hi-gluten flour with elevated protein levels will do. Purified water and other key ingredients are combined together to make each batch. The dough is then weighed and divided into smaller pieces.
How the dough is handled from this point makes a big difference in the quality of the finished pizza. Our pizza crust is light and airy with just the right amount of bite. We think the secret is the way we proof the dough. Too often, pizzerias try to hurry the proofing process. This is a big mistake. There is no substitute for time when handling fresh dough. You cannot rush the natural process of the yeast. Also, you cannot combine proofing and baking into just one step. If you do, the result will be dough that is gummy in the middle, and the wonderful flavor of fresh pizza dough will not be fully developed.
The second part of making a great pizza has got to be the sauce. It has to be seasoned just right, not too spicy but still full of flavor. It’s important to let the great flavor of fresh tomatoes come through. Not just any tomato, however. We use only the wonderful Roma tomato. Our tomatoes come from only one place. That place is Stanislaus County in Northern California. The climate and the soil are perfect for growing this delicious fruit. For six weeks at the end of the summer, the tomatoes are harvested. Great care is taken to ensure that the tomatoes are handled properly.
As each truckload arrives from the field, it is tested. One of the things that is measured is the citric acid content of every batch. Then the tomatoes are combined with others that will ensure a perfect balance of natural tomato flavor. We never dehydrate before packing. That’s why we say our tomatoes are “fresh packed.”
After the tomatoes arrive at Pizza Patrón, we combine them with our proprietary recipe of spices and herbs. But hold on, it’s not ready yet. We wait and let the flavors of fresh Roma tomatoes and rich spices marry into a wonderful pizza sauce. Now it’s ready to make a Pizza Patrón pizza.
When some folks think about a really great pizza, they are imagining a wonderful cheesy feast. Great cheese is the cornerstone of great pizza making. At Pizza Patrón we use only 100% real cheese. Our cheese is made from grade A cow’s milk. It is low moisture, whole milk Mozzarella cheese delivered fresh to our stores.
We feather shred our cheese and heap it onto every one of our delicious pizzas. Our goal is to make every pizza have the same great appearance and flavor every time. Whether you like to have cheese on your pizza or are crazy about cheese pizzas at Pizza Patrón, we've got you covered.
If you want to make really great pizza, you have to start at the bottom. That means making excellent pizza dough. Pizza Patrón has a unique way of handling this. We make it FRESH in the pizza store. Not once a week or even once a day. We make our pizza in small batches all evening long. We never add preservatives. We make and use the dough the same day.
Pizza Patrón uses the best flour available. Only hi-gluten flour with elevated protein levels will do. Purified water and other key ingredients are combined together to make each batch. The dough is then weighed and divided into smaller pieces.
How the dough is handled from this point makes a big difference in the quality of the finished pizza. Our pizza crust is light and airy with just the right amount of bite. We think the secret is the way we proof the dough. Too often, pizzerias try to hurry the proofing process. This is a big mistake. There is no substitute for time when handling fresh dough. You cannot rush the natural process of the yeast. Also, you cannot combine proofing and baking into just one step. If you do, the result will be dough that is gummy in the middle, and the wonderful flavor of fresh pizza dough will not be fully developed.
The second part of making a great pizza has got to be the sauce. It has to be seasoned just right, not too spicy but still full of flavor. It’s important to let the great flavor of fresh tomatoes come through. Not just any tomato, however. We use only the wonderful Roma tomato. Our tomatoes come from only one place. That place is Stanislaus County in Northern California. The climate and the soil are perfect for growing this delicious fruit. For six weeks at the end of the summer, the tomatoes are harvested. Great care is taken to ensure that the tomatoes are handled properly.
As each truckload arrives from the field, it is tested. One of the things that is measured is the citric acid content of every batch. Then the tomatoes are combined with others that will ensure a perfect balance of natural tomato flavor. We never dehydrate before packing. That’s why we say our tomatoes are “fresh packed.”
After the tomatoes arrive at Pizza Patrón, we combine them with our proprietary recipe of spices and herbs. But hold on, it’s not ready yet. We wait and let the flavors of fresh Roma tomatoes and rich spices marry into a wonderful pizza sauce. Now it’s ready to make a Pizza Patrón pizza.
When some folks think about a really great pizza, they are imagining a wonderful cheesy feast. Great cheese is the cornerstone of great pizza making. At Pizza Patrón we use only 100% real cheese. Our cheese is made from grade A cow’s milk. It is low moisture, whole milk Mozzarella cheese delivered fresh to our stores.
We feather shred our cheese and heap it onto every one of our delicious pizzas. Our goal is to make every pizza have the same great appearance and flavor every time. Whether you like to have cheese on your pizza or are crazy about cheese pizzas at Pizza Patrón, we've got you covered.
Training & Support
Real Estate
The Pizza Patrón concept is highly focused and is not right for just any location. Finding the ideal site for your restaurant is vitally important to the development and success of the Pizza Patrón brand.
We can assist you in a number of ways. After your development area is determined, we can provide you with accurate and complete information on any location within that area. This information includes specific demographic data detailing population density, ethnicity and much more.
Design and Construction
After site approval, the next phase of opening your own Pizza Patrón store begins. Design and construction are very important steps along the way. We can assist an architect of your choice, or you can purchase that service from one we have trained. We have also negotiated a fee for this service that is about half the industry standard for the benefit of our brand partners.
We will also provide you with a list of all fixtures, equipment and supplies necessary to open your store. We have group pricing available to our Pizza Patrón family for these items.
Owning and operating your Pizza Patrón should be exciting and fun. From the highest quality equipment in the kitchen to the distinctive design of the lobby, Pizza Patrón is committed to creating an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Training
Our unique concept and unwavering focus make us stand out in a very crowded pizza marketplace. We believe it takes more than the ability to make great pizza consistently to win our consumer's hearts — it takes the Pizza Patrón difference.
Our training program teaches you the secrets that make the Pizza Patrón brand an unrivaled success and a leader in our field.
Pizza Patrón is committed to providing our franchisees all the assistance they need to ensure smooth and successful restaurant openings. We provide a comprehensive hands-on training program, on-site, at our company store. Our partners are instructed in the essentials of restaurant operations, labor management, administration, marketing and a broad range of other subjects needed to successfully operate their Pizza Patrón store.
Operations Support
At Pizza Patrón our relationship with our franchisees is a true partnership. We realize that both corporate and franchise teamwork is vital to the success of the Pizza Patrón brand. Consistent implementation of our time-tested and proven strategies, by all partners, is the cornerstone of our success and yours.
Our operations consultants will assist you in all aspects of your store. From the initial development and training to ongoing support, we are with you throughout the entire process. We believe it is vital that we work together to identify and address business issues and follow through with agreed-upon plans.
The Pizza Patrón concept is highly focused and is not right for just any location. Finding the ideal site for your restaurant is vitally important to the development and success of the Pizza Patrón brand.
We can assist you in a number of ways. After your development area is determined, we can provide you with accurate and complete information on any location within that area. This information includes specific demographic data detailing population density, ethnicity and much more.
Design and Construction
After site approval, the next phase of opening your own Pizza Patrón store begins. Design and construction are very important steps along the way. We can assist an architect of your choice, or you can purchase that service from one we have trained. We have also negotiated a fee for this service that is about half the industry standard for the benefit of our brand partners.
We will also provide you with a list of all fixtures, equipment and supplies necessary to open your store. We have group pricing available to our Pizza Patrón family for these items.
Owning and operating your Pizza Patrón should be exciting and fun. From the highest quality equipment in the kitchen to the distinctive design of the lobby, Pizza Patrón is committed to creating an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Training
Our unique concept and unwavering focus make us stand out in a very crowded pizza marketplace. We believe it takes more than the ability to make great pizza consistently to win our consumer's hearts — it takes the Pizza Patrón difference.
Our training program teaches you the secrets that make the Pizza Patrón brand an unrivaled success and a leader in our field.
Pizza Patrón is committed to providing our franchisees all the assistance they need to ensure smooth and successful restaurant openings. We provide a comprehensive hands-on training program, on-site, at our company store. Our partners are instructed in the essentials of restaurant operations, labor management, administration, marketing and a broad range of other subjects needed to successfully operate their Pizza Patrón store.
Operations Support
At Pizza Patrón our relationship with our franchisees is a true partnership. We realize that both corporate and franchise teamwork is vital to the success of the Pizza Patrón brand. Consistent implementation of our time-tested and proven strategies, by all partners, is the cornerstone of our success and yours.
Our operations consultants will assist you in all aspects of your store. From the initial development and training to ongoing support, we are with you throughout the entire process. We believe it is vital that we work together to identify and address business issues and follow through with agreed-upon plans.
Why Pizza Patron?
Pizza Patrón's commitment to quality and value extends far beyond our "Más Pizza. Menos Dinero." tag line. Pizza Patrón offers training materials and uniforms as well as print and promotional items to franchisees.
We will assist you with local area marketing and help coordinate your store's opening. We provide guidelines for advertising, promotions, and the utilization of our trademarks. Advertising and promotional material will be created for you to use in your own Pizza Patrón store.
Pizza Patrón is committed to maintaining strong brand integrity in all we do. We are also committed to developing the same mindset in our partners, since consistent brand implementation ensures clear communication to our customers.
We will assist you with local area marketing and help coordinate your store's opening. We provide guidelines for advertising, promotions, and the utilization of our trademarks. Advertising and promotional material will be created for you to use in your own Pizza Patrón store.
Pizza Patrón is committed to maintaining strong brand integrity in all we do. We are also committed to developing the same mindset in our partners, since consistent brand implementation ensures clear communication to our customers.
Are You a Good Fit for Pizza Patron?
It is not necessary to have food service experience in order to succeed. The right person utilizing our comprehensive training program and “operator-friendly” concept has all the tools needed to develop and maintain a flourishing business.
We have both single- and multi-store development agreements available. The initial investment for one Pizza Patrón location ranges from $122,800 to $176,050. This includes everything needed to get started. Included in this fee range is the franchise and development fee of $20,000. This fee declines with subsequent locations. Additionally there is an ongoing royalty fee of 5% of gross sales and a mandatory advertising requirement of 2%.
Third-party financing is available to open your own Pizza Patrón location. Most lenders require 25-30% of the total project as a down payment. The government SBA program participates with Pizza Patrón and we are on the SBA registry.Our ideal franchise candidate is a highly motivated individual with a desire to sell great pizza and serve their community.
We have both single- and multi-store development agreements available. The initial investment for one Pizza Patrón location ranges from $122,800 to $176,050. This includes everything needed to get started. Included in this fee range is the franchise and development fee of $20,000. This fee declines with subsequent locations. Additionally there is an ongoing royalty fee of 5% of gross sales and a mandatory advertising requirement of 2%.
Third-party financing is available to open your own Pizza Patrón location. Most lenders require 25-30% of the total project as a down payment. The government SBA program participates with Pizza Patrón and we are on the SBA registry.Our ideal franchise candidate is a highly motivated individual with a desire to sell great pizza and serve their community.
