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The third largest Pizza Company in the UK and the world Papa John’s was founded 27 years ago in the US. With over 170 franchise stores in the UK and exciting growth planned for 2012 there's no better time to come on board. Better Ingredients Better Pizza is our promise and this is delivered every day!
Papa John's is one of the largest Pizza delivery franchise companies in the world, with over 3400 stores worldwide, and rapidly expanding in 32 markets around the world.
Papa John's franchise tried and tested formula and an established British management team with many year's experience in franchising and retailing means a solid foundation for a very promising future. The aim is to open a further 250 UK stores over the next five years.
Annual system-wide sales exceed $1 billion, and now Great Britain is spear heading the international expansion of the brand.
Since the first UK stores opened in summer 2000, customer feedback has been excellent and Papa John’s is 4 x winner of UK Pizza Delivery Operator of the Year by the Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association.
Prospects for the right people are excellent; particularly bearing in mind that home delivery is the fastest growing sector of the market. Pizza is universally popular and unaffected by seasons or fashions. Independent research points shows that in the UK, pizza consumption is expanding to similar levels as those in the United States where people eat three times as much pizza.
Papa John’s provide unparalled training to their franchisees. You will have four weeks initial training on our “Restaurant Owners Certificate” programme based at our Quality Control Centre in Milton Keynes. Further training courses are offered to franchisees and their team members on an ongoing basis.
We also provide extensive and continuous support from a dedicated Franchise Business Manager, Business Excellence managers and our Restaurant Support Centre Staff will assist you with recruiting and training new staff, marketing, product control, pricing and other operational areas.
So What Does It Take to Be a Papa John’s Franchisee?
We are looking for individuals, couples or business partnerships with exceptional interpersonal and people skills. These are essential as you'll be dealing with customers and leading your team on a daily basis.
You also need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the right mindset.
Our franchisees are organisers with a can-do attitude - they are people who get things done.
You will need to be dedicated and passionate as well as being able to adapt to a proven way of working. We need people who are not afraid to “roll their sleeves up and get stuck in”, which means everything from making pizza through to administration. People with the right combination of drive, enthusiasm and business experience are ideal Papa John’s candidates. Being a Papa John’s franchisee is a challenge which calls for initiative and determination, and no small amount of dedication. But, if you have a comprehensive understanding of business it's a fantastic opportunity - one that can be personally and professionally rewarding, as well as financially.
Previous Fast-food or food experience is not a pre-requisite; most of our franchisees did not have previous catering or retailing experience. The most successful franchisees are entrepreneurial, owner/operators who have excellent people skills.
How Much Will A Papa John’s Franchise Cost?
This may vary and depends on several factors such as site chosen and building costs but typically an investment of between £170,000 and £225,000 (excluding freehold & VAT) of which one third £70,000 should be in liquid funds.
The initial agreement is for 10 years. Subject to lease and other considerations, the franchise agreement is renewable by the franchisee, currently, at no additional charge
The franchisee fee is £18,500+ VAT for each franchise unit.
In addition there is a franchise royalty fee of 5% of the net sales and a marketing fee of 4% (unless there is a local group of stores known as a Co-op who pay an extra 1%) of net sales. You will also be responsible for the rent, rates and utility costs of the store for the term of the franchise agreement.
What is Included in the Franchise Package?
At the start of the franchise agreement there is an initial fee payable for each unit and this gives you:
• The right to use the Papa John's trademarks
• The Papa John’s system for preparing, marketing and selling food products,
• The right to our information, specifications, know-how and other confidential
and proprietary information.
Included in the indicative total investment cost, there is also an allowance for management and staff training (part of the initial fee) and initial marketing support prior to opening.
Most of the start-up costs are comprised of building fit-out and equipment costs which will vary, depending on your site. Package normally includes all fixtures and fittings, signage, internal signs, map and frame, estate agent's fee, legal fees, franchise fee, marketing fee, project management costs, and pre-opening expenses.
Web : www.papajohns.co.uk/franchise
Tel : 0844 567 0937
