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Franchise Information
 
PieWorks named one of the Top 100 Independents by Pizza Today Magazine
 PieWorks named one of the "Top 100 Independents for 2008" by Pizza Today.
 
Pizza By Design
 
The demand for quality pizza is growing and so is PieWorks, named a "Hot 100 Independent" by Pizza Today.  We are seeking franchisees throughout the South.  PieWorks requires its restaurants to be located in areas that can participate in Dine-in, Take-out, and Delivery markets.
 
New Investors
 
Individuals or organizations interested in opening a PieWorks Pizza By Design Franchise must meet the following minimum characteristics:
  • You or a member of your team must have restaurant management experience
  • Minimum financial net worth of $500,000 with liquidity of $150,000
  • Knowledge of real estate and trade areas in your desired markets
  • Enthusiasm, drive and passion for the food business 
Monroe PieWorks Exterior
 
PieWorks Dining Interior
 
PieWorks Bar Interior
 

Franchise Cost Information
 
Initial Franchise Fee:  $50,000
 
Development Fee:  (if you choose to develop multiple units in an exclusive geographic area)
 
The development fee is individually negotiated to each geographic area based on a variety of factors, including the number and location of Franchised Restaurants to be developed, an evaluation of market conditions such as market penetration of Franchised Restaurants and Company-Owned Restaurants, the area's size, population, and per capita income, and other demographic and psychographics data.
 
Royalty Fee:  The continuing royalty fee is 3% of gross sales.
 
Marketing Fee:  The continuing marketing fee is 2% of gross sales.

 Estimated Range of Initial Investment:
 

Estimated LowEstimated High
Initial Franchise Fee$50,000$50,000
Build out/Remodel of Leased Space$180,000$270,000
Signs and Printing$7,000$15,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment$125,000$150,000
Licenses$2,500$5,000
Insurance$2,500$3,500
Opening Inventory and Pre-Opening Expenses$15,000$20,000
Additional Funds$20,000$50,000
Training Costs$5,000$20,000
Total$407,000$583,500
 
 Real Estate Site Guidelines
 
  • High visibility strip centers with approximately 2,800 square feet, located no more than 100 feet from the main road
  • Source for strong lunch and dinner business:  trade area mix of hospitals, offices, hotels, and retail with surrounding residential
  • Colleges and Universities within 5 miles
  • Median household incomes more than $50,000 within a three-mile radius
  • 15,000 or more households with household income above $100,000
  • Strong co-tenacy consisting of high-end retail, entertainment venues such as movie theaters, daily needs and/or lifestyle centers
  • Minimum of 25,000 vehicles per day along main frontage road
How To Apply
 
Request franchise application from Marc Able, President of PieWorks Pizza By Design, by email, mable@pieworks.com.