Carry Out Pizza and Restaurant Franchise US The Pizza Pipeline

Pizza Pipeline...is a restaurant that serves a unique variation of a common product. Since opening in 1988, The Pizza Pipeline, is franchised in several states.

What is Pizza Pipeline?

The Pizza Pipeline is a delivery / carry-out restaurant dealing primarily with pizza. Freshly made dough offered in several sizes are available with many different sauces and twenty-five assorted items including Chicken, Artichoke Hearts and Cashews. In addition to this, many combination pizzas ranging from "The Pizza Pipeline Sample," to our Lettuce, Sour Cream, and Tomato topped "Chicken Fajita" are offered. For those with a sweet tooth, we have "Sweetza Pizzas" such as our "Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight" and our "Apple Cream Cheese Swirl."

What is the Pizza Pipeline principle?

The Pizza Pipeline was founded on the slogan that "Quality Is Our #1 Product". Our restaurants have received numerous awards and our pizzas and sub sandwiches have been voted the best by nationally recognized restaurant organizations.

Who are your customers?

Since 1988 we have developed a loyal and increasing consumer base. We attribute this to strong customer service and quality products. Through volume purchasing and operational efficiencies we keep costs low.

What are other Pizza Pipeline products?

To accompany a pizza purchase, we also sell sub sandwiches, cheese bread, chicken products, and our own specialty bread sticks trademarked as "Tricky Stix." We are currently working on additional items for use as revenue builders.  We supply free sodas with every pizza and sub sandwich purchase as an ongoing promotional campaign. We offer party packet discounts and several other specialized customer incentives to keep our clientele retention.

Why should I invest in a franchise?

A. All of the preliminary work needed to start up a business has already been done for you. The most important part is that the concept has been proven to work, using considerable time and expense.

Do I need large financial resources and is assistance supplied?

A. We have low franchise fees. That is why this is an ideal business for anyone with limited liquid assets who wishes to start a business and wants a lot of room to grow. Equipment, building expenses, and cash on hand will average approximately $150,000. The Pizza Pipeline doesn't offer financial assistance, but there are lending institutions that will work with investors who qualify.

What are my basic financial obligations?

Your initial fee is $20,000 for your first store, or $47,500 for a three-store commitment. Your franchise agreement lasts 10 years and may be renewed as long as certain conditions are met. You pay a monthly fee off of your gross sales of approximately 5% plus an additional 1.5% that goes toward a national advertising and development fund. These fees cover the time and expense involved in the overseeing and operation of the total Pizza Pipeline organization. You are also required to invest a minimum of 3% of your monthly gross sales in local advertising.

Is fast food experience required?

Past fast food experience is not necessary, but a strong desire to succeed and a hard working attitude are. Our company has grown and prospered due to the desire and motivation of its team members and management. That has always been the most important factor of our success, as we're sure it will continue to be.

What kind of support can I expect once I decide to become a franchisee?

We already have a franchise support system in place that contains site selection criteria, minimum four-week training school, comprehensive operations and employee manuals, national purchasing assistance programs, and marketing and grand opening support. We have an ongoing research and development program, product seminars, and special merchandise allowances and rebates. The national advertising and development fund is used in the support of advertising and the developing of projects to expand the market share for The Pizza Pipeline and its products.