Giordano's Franchise Analysis
Giordano's is graded based on our most recent FDD research!
Franchise Opportunity Details
What are the requirements to buy an Giordano's franchise?
Giordano's has a franchise fee of up to $40,000, with a total upfront investment range of $645,000 to $945,000.
- Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000
- Total Investment: $645,000 to $945,000
- Working Capital: $8,000 to $14,000
- Royalty Fee: 6.0%
The initial investment of any franchise opportunity includes many fees. Explore this franchise opportunity to better understand the initial costs required to own an Giordano's, such as territory fees, leasehold improvement costs, grand opening marketing, and equipment purchases. It should be noted that, franchise companies are required to provide you with details about all upfront fees. These fees include those that are actually paid when signing the franchise agreement and commitments to fees you are required to pay.
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How much does an Giordano's franchise owner make?
As with any new business, the franchisee's salary and the profits from a Giordano's business depends on a lot of different factors. One way to confirm the potential revenues or profits earned from a Giordano's franchise investment is to analzye the franchisor's Item 19 within their FDD. Typically, earnings and owner's salary are proportionate to the size of the investment and number of locations you purchase. Demand for your products, your labor costs, commercial lease rates and several other variables also play a large role in your bottom line and your personal salary
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How many franchise locations does Giordano's franchise operate?
As of the 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 34 franchised Giordano's locations in the United States.
Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.
Are there any Giordano's franchise opportunities near me?
Based on 2020 FDD analysis, Giordano's has franchised locations in 4 states.
Based on the data collected Giordano's is growing into new locations and could be available near you. While planning your franchise purchase, you should be thinking about where is a good location for my business. Review the potential customer base to assess that the area you are looking at has a need or customers for this business. Even the most popular franchises have states that they are not successful in. The reasons why a specific franchised location can fail are plentiful. So, you need to research not only the franchised business itself, but review areas where you believe the franchise has a more profitable opportunity.
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Last Reviewed: 2020
Sector: Full-Service Restaurants
Category: Pizza
Giordano's Franchise INFORMATION
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EXTRA INFORMATION
Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?
Yes, they have an initial training program of 320 hours. This includes 70 hours of classroom training, 250 hours of on-the-job training, and 0 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.
| Online | 0 |
|---|---|
| On-the-Job | 250 |
| Classroom | 70 |
| Total | 320 |
Do they provide Territory Rights?
Giordano's offers territory protections. For an explanation of territory rights, unlock this franchise opportunity for more details.
Do they have marketing and technology support in place?
Yes, Giordano's offers comprehensive support for franchisees. Unlock this franchise to find out more.
When did Giordano's start franchising?
They began franchising in 1980. The average Pizza franchise began franchising in 2004.
Do they offer lending support?
No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.
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- What are the historical franchise owner profits?
- Do they provide Veteran or First Responder discounts?
- Do they use public figures to promote their franchise?
- Do they disclose any bankruptcies?
- Is this franchise related with any other franchise companies or private equity investment groups?
- How many new outlets have they sold over the last 5 years?
- How many franchised outlets have closed over the last 5 years?
- How many new outlets have they sold in the last 5 years?
- How many franchised outlets have terminated over the last 5 years?
- Do they operate any company or affiliate owned outlets?
- What is their initial and renewal term lengths?
- Do they have any lawsuits?
- How long has the franchisor been in business?
- Are they expanding into Canada or other Countries?
- How are the royalty, advertising and marketing funds administered and managed by the franchisor?
- Is your desired franchise territory available?
- What is the role of technology in the operation of the franchise?
- Why has new franchise outlet growth been so low?
- What are the important requirements for operating a successful franchised location in this brand?
- Are you required to work in the outlet or is this a passive investment opportunity?
- Will they refund the franchise fee under certain circumstances?