What is the investment?

Stoner's Pizza Joint is committed to keeping the cost of entry low, with many restaurants opening under $150K.

What is the investment?

Stoner's Pizza Joint is committed to keeping the cost of entry low, with many restaurants opening under $150K.

Stoner's Pizza Joint is committed to keeping the franchisees’ front end investment as low as possible to make it as easy as possible for franchisees to expand. Stoner's Pizza Joint helps franchisees expand into second-generation restaurant sites which by lowers the cost of entry, lowers break-even and working capital requirements, and thereby reduces capital constraints.

Stoner’s Pizza Joint is committed to a model that allows franchisees to reach the top of their operations capacity without making capital a limiting factor.

It’s in both Stoner’s Pizza Joint and franchisees’ combined best interest to help talented franchisees develop large restaurant portfolios.

Type of ExpenditureAmount (Low-High Range)Method of PaymentWhen DueTo Whom Payment is Made
Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1)$25,000Single paymentUpon signing your Franchise AgreementUs
Leasehold Improvements (Note 2)$50,000 - $100,000As arrangedBefore openingContractor, Designated Sources, Landlord, Vendors, Utility Providers
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (Note 3)$20,000 - $90,000As arranged Before openingVendors
Signage (Note 4)$5,000 - $12,000As arrangedBefore openingVendors
Rent (1 month) and Lease Deposits (Note 5)$7,500 - $18,000As arrangedAs arrangedLandlord
Grand Opening Marketing (Note 6)$5,000As incurredWithin 60 days after opening your restaurantMarketing Vendors
Training Expenses (Note 7)$0 - $2,000As arrangedBefore openingHotel, Airlines, etc.,
Insurance Deposits and Premiums (3 months) (Note 8)$1,000 - $3,500As arrangedBefore openingInsurance Carriers
Business Licenses and Permits (Note 9)$1,500 - $3,000As arrangedAccording to Statute or OrdinanceGovernment Agencies
Professional Fees (Note 10)$500 - $3,500As arrangedAs incurredYour Accountant, Attorney, and other Professionals
Opening Inventory (Note 11)$2,500 - $7,500As arrangedBefore openingVendors
Additional Funds (Note 12)$20,000 - $50,000As arrangedAs incurredEmployees, Vendors, Suppliers, Government Agencies, Professionals
Total Estimated Initial Investment (Note 13)$138,000 - $320,000

While investment typically ranges from a low of $138K to a high of $320K, most franchisees open their doors for only $200-250K including working capital.

Stoner's Pizza Joint is committed to keeping the franchisees’ front end investment as low as possible to make it as easy and attractive as possible for franchisees to expand.

Just like franchisees want repeat customers, franchisors want repeat (as in multi-restaurant) franchisees. It’s in the franchisor’s and franchisees’ combined best interest to help talented franchisees develop large restaurant portfolios.

Stoner's Pizza Joint helps franchisees expand by lowering the cost of entry, thereby reducing capital constraints as a limiting factor.

What makes a good location?

Stoner’s Pizza Joint likes second generation restaurant locations so franchisees don’t have the expense of building bathrooms, upgrading electrical and HVAC, floor sinks, hoods, grease traps, and sprinkler systems.
 
This keeps the investment under $150K.
We look for about 1000-1500 sqft, with 15-20 feet of frontage.
  • Residential
  • Good parking
  • Easy in and out
  • 20K cars driving past each day
  • At least 30,000 people reside within the trade area.
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Available Territories

Stoner’s Pizza Joint is looking to expand throughout the United States. Fill out the form below to discuss availability in your area.