1. Do I require experience to open an Avellino’s?
Although experience would be beneficial, experience is not required to franchise an Avellino’s. We do however highly recommend you to be experienced in the day-to-day food service operations. Avellino’s has a great system that works and is easy to learn. We offer 4 weeks of training, 2 weeks are completed at our corporate store and 2 weeks are completed at your operating location. The 4 week program includes extensive hands on learning as well as classroom theory. After the training is complete our management will never leave you running your store alone unless you are 110% confident and ready.
2. How much is the franchise fee?
The Franchise fee is a one time payment of $25,000.
3. How much are Royalty & Advertising fees?
The weekly ongoing Royalty fee is 6% of gross sales. This fee pays for ongoing development of the Avellino’s Franchise system as well as training and support, implementation of new products and research.
The weekly advertising fee is 2% of gross sales. This fee pays for some of the most important elements of building the Avellino’s Franchise system. These elements include marketing, advertising and branding.
4. Do you allow multi-unit owners?
Avellino’s feels that once an owner has mastered the skills required to successfully operate their first location with a minimum of 2 years at the 1st location, we can then discuss the next steps to open their 2nd location and so on.
5. Does Avellino’s grant Area Development rights?
6. Does Avellino’s offer financing?
Avellino’s does not offer financing, however we can recommend banks that may be able to offer you financing.
7. How much Capital Net Worth is required from the franchisee?
A net worth of $250,000 minimum is required and unencumbered capital of a minimum of $100,000.
8. How much does it cost to open an Avellino’s franchise?
The cost to build a store depends on many factors but ranges from approximately $257,500 to $392,500. Avellino’s requires at least 50% of the franchise cost to be unencumbered. The remaining amount may be financed.
9. Does Avellino’s find the location for my franchise?
Yes. Avellino’s will find you a location that’s right for you. Avellino’s believes that choosing the right location is extremely important and there are many factors to consider in choosing the right location. If you know of a location(s) that is available, Avellino’s management and realtors are always open to suggestions, but will only choose and approve the location they feel is appropriate. Locations must be approved by Avellino’s Franchise Corporation.
10. Will I receive ongoing support?
Absolutely! Avellino’s feels that once you have joined the Avellino’s family you will be taken care of indefinitely. Avellino’s support system is always there for their family members and it’s our commitment to assist in every way possible.
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