Franchise FAQs

• What type of franchise is available?
  Tony Sacco’s offers you the opportunity to own and operate a Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza restaurant franchise featuring our line of menu items prepared in the coal oven. Tony Sacco’s is available for shopping centers, multi-use developments, lifestyle centers, mega centers, entertainment centers, and urban locations between 2,800 and 4,000 square feet. We offer single-unit, multi-unit, and developement agent agreements.
• How much will I need to invest?
  The estimated initial investments to establish a Tony Sacco’s franchise will be between $181,400 and $518,500. This includes a franchise fee of $32,500 as well as the leasehold improvements, equipment, signage, security deposits, three months’ rent, blue prints and permits, point of sale system, furnishings, training fee and working capital to open your restaurant.
• Do you offer financing?
  Tony Sacco’s does not offer any direct financing but can recommend some third party financing options for you. Equipment leases are very common in the industry and we can help you with lease providers. If you have a retirement fund we can also recommend some great programs that allow you to borrow against your retirement fund without paying penalties or taxes.
• How do I know if this is a good business for my area?
  Tony Sacco’s caters to a middle class to upper middle class clientele who appreciate the difference that coal fired ovens make in creating a better pizza. Neighborhood demographics and population density are key components in selecting a location. If you find yourself searching for something other than the traditional dining options, then that is a good indicator of a need in your market. Your neighborhood may have a dozen places to get a pizza, but is there a restaurant that has been able to separate themselves with a superior product? Tony Sacco’s serves people just like you. People are searching for something different.
• What is the royalty fee?
  The royalty fee covers the ongoing support services that you will receive as a Tony Sacco’s franchisee, as well as entitling you to the use of the Tony Sacco’s recipes, service marks, proprietary business system and marketing assistance. The royalty fee is five percent of your restaurant’s gross sales.
• How much money can I make with a Tony Sacco’s franchise?
  The Federal Trade Commission regulates what Tony Sacco’s is allowed to disclose to potential franchisees. As you proceed through the process of purchasing your Tony Sacco’s business, you will receive the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that details more about the business opportunity. Part of the FDD is an earnings claim that discloses to you what the revenue, food cost and labor costs of our affiliate has been.
• What is the next step?
  Simply complete the Request for Consideration Form. Upon receiving the form we will contact you. Also feel free to contact George Kurajian at (239) 877-4437 or email us at Franchise@TonySaccos.com.