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A: PizzaVito is Real NY Pizza with a Real NY atmosphere. With over 80 years of experience between our founders, PizzaVito has the right family recipe for success. The pizza industry is one of the fastest growing segments in the restaurant industry, contributing over $30 billion in sales last year. Even in the most challenging economic times, Pizza remains a comfort food where 93% of Americans order pizza at least once a month.
Q: Why do you think you will succeed in such aA: Because everyone thinks that you have to go to NYC for Real Pizza. Well, not anymore. We are unique. Our dough is produced with Real NY water from our family recipe, our private labeled sauce is made with only the freshest vine ripened tomatoes, and we use only 100% whole milk mozzarella. Our ingredients are the very best the industry has to offer. You don’t have to go to NYC for Real pizza, just come to PizzaVito’s. People prefer the taste of PizzaVito’s Real NY Pizza to that of competitors, which is why they will prefer to do business with YOU!
Q: What makes PizzaVito different?A: Everything!...Our products, our support, our simplicity due to our state of the art equipment, our affordability, our atmosphere, and most of all YOU, our franchisees. Our number one priority is to have profitable franchisees. Once you visit our store and experience our products & services, and speak with our franchisees you will experience 1st hand why we are head and shoulders above the others. It takes the very best ingredients to make Real NY Pizza, and it takes the very best people to be a successful PizzaVito franchisee.
Q: Is there assistance along the way?A: Your success is our success, so we will be there to guide you through every step. We have aligned ourselves with the leaders in every facet of the business, so when you buy a PizzaVito franchise you will receive assistance from site selection through your Grand Opening including ongoing Marketing and Operational support for the term of your agreement.
Q: How big should my restaurant be?A: Our minimum requirements for a PizzaVito store are 1200 square feet. However, we will work with you to determine the optimum square footage needed depending on the specific characteristics of your chosen trade area.
Q: How much money can I make?A: PizzaVito does not make earnings claims for our franchises. The profitability of each franchise depends on many variables including you, the franchisee. Your desire to succeed and ability to manage operations, finances, marketing, and other elements of the business will determine how much money you will make.
Q: Do I need pizza experience?A: No. PizzaVito’s model is designed around systems and procedures that are easy to learn and to follow. Even a new employee can be a productive member of your team on the very first day. If you have a willingness to learn, ability to follow a procedure consistently, have a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic you can become a Pizza Vito franchisee.
Q: Where will I find my food suppliers and equipment?A: PizzaVito has worked very hard to provide strategic alliances with the very best food distributors and equipment suppliers in the industry. Because of our relationships and experience, we are able to negotiate for you the very best prices for the highest quality products across the board. All of our negotiations with suppliers allow us to pass on economies of scale to you.
Q: How long will it take to get open?A: After your location has been secured and approved, it can range between 3-6 months.
Q: What kind of training program do you have?A: PizzaVito has an extensive training program. Our training will be done at PizzaVito University in Gainesville, Florida. We require that our franchisee(s) and the designated manager successfully complete our training program. The training program is 4 weeks of comprehensive classroom and hands on, in-store training. Once training is completed, one of our corporate trainers will assist you at your location, one-week prior, through one week after, your grand opening. We will provide you with the tools you need to manage a successful PizzaVito franchise.
Q: Do I receive a protected territory?A: Yes you do!
Q: What is the franchise fee?A: $25,000
Q: What is the weekly royalty fee?A: Five Percent (5%) of Gross Revenues.
Q: What is the weekly national advertising & marketing fee?A: Two Percent (2%) of Gross Revenues
Q: What financial requirements do I personally need to meet?A: Each potential franchisee is evaluated on a case by case basis. Please go to the application page to enter your information and submit the form. Thank you.
Q: How do I get Qualified?A: Download and thoroughly complete the Franchise Application and then send it to the address below. Someone from PizzaVito will contact you soon.
Franchise Development
PizzaVito Franchise Group, LLC.
7750 W. Newberry Rd.
Gainesville, FL 32606
Toll-free: 1.87.PIZZAVITO (877.499.2848)
Fax: 352.377.2284
