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Frequently Asked
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Do I receive
help when I open my business?
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Yes. In
addition to your initial training
period, your field representative
will work with you in your market
for several days. The exact
schedule will be worked out with
you. Your field-marketing
manager will assist you thereafter
in developing your business on an
ongoing basis.
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Will I be
trained to run my franchise?
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Yes, all franchisees
must attend and successfully complete the training program
provided by Artuzzi’s at our
headquarters in Atlanta. The
cost of this initial training is
included in your franchise fee.
However, the costs connected with
travel and lodging will be the
responsibility of the franchisee.
All owners and operational managers
should attend training.
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What other
support can I expect?
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You will receive the
Artuzzi’s Operations Manual and any
other manuals that will guide you in
running your business. |
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How much
money can I make from my franchise? |
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We will rely on our
franchise locations to supply you
information on this subject and with
some effort on your part, you can
put together a fairly accurate
pro-forma. |
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How long does
it take to get my location opened?
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In our experience,
your location should be in operation
within 4 to 6 months from the time
you sign the franchise agreement
with us. However, this can
vary depending on the availability
of space and other factors.
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Is it
necessary to have previous
experience to be an Artuzzi's
franchisee? |
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Restaurant experience
is helpful; however, many investor
franchisees hire an experienced
restaurant team to operate their
units. We provide a complete
training program that will assist
you and your team to run your
franchise. |
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How much is
the franchise fee? |
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The franchise fee is
$25,000 for each location.
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How much does
it cost to get my location open?
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Including the
franchise fee, it costs between
$275,500 and $437,000 to open a
location in a leased space.
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Does
Artuzzi’s provide financing?
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No. We can
recommend several institutions that
work with franchisees to provide
financing. |
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Does the
franchisee pay a continuing royalty?
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Yes, the franchisee
pays a royalty fee of 5% of gross
receipts. |
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What about an
advertising fee? |
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Artuzzi’s has a
national advertising fund that is
used to create marketing materials
and provide regional and national
advertising programs. You will
have the opportunity to participate
in these programs, which are
centered on product promotions and
seasonal campaigns. To support
this activity, each franchise
contributes 1% of gross receipts to
the fund, which allows us to offer
you a complete level of marketing
training and support to ensure your
store is effectively being promoted
in your area. |
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What is
aggressive advertising spending on a
local basis? |
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Artuzzi’s franchisees
are required to spend a minimum of
3% of actual annual sales on local
marketing programs. You will
have access to a full arsenal of
tools for your local marketing
efforts.
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I am
definitely interested in pursuing an
Artuzzi’s franchise. What is
my next step? |
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Please fill out the
Franchise Applicant Biography
questionnaire and submit it to
Artuzzi’s. We will then assess
your qualifications and give you a
call to discuss the next step in the
process. |
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