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Maxis Franchise
Maxi’s was founded in 1993 by an entrepreneur Pretoria who saw an opportunity in the market for a family restaurant franchise offering a wider range of food and focusing on a quality offering.
Maxi’s
| Established: | 1993 | |||
| Initial Franchise Fee: | R110 000.00 ex VAT | |||
| Set-up Costs: | From R1.8 million ex VAT (incl establishment cost, joining fee & working capital) | |||
| Management Fees: | 6% of turnover | |||
| Marketing Fees: | 4% of turnover | |||
| FASA Member: | Yes | |||
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About the Franchise
Maxi’s was founded in Pretoria in 1993, by an entrepreneur who saw an opportunity in the market for a family restaurant that would offer a wide range of affordable, high-quality food.
In 2005, Maxi’s was acquired by Scooters Pizza (Pty) Ltd. Both brands, along with St. Elmo’s, Fish & Chip Co, Zebro’s, Domino’s Pizza and Starbucks now forms part of the Taste Food Division, operating under the holding company, Taste Holdings Ltd.
Franchisee selection criteria
A successful business is driven by hands-on individual who understands the importance of superior service delivery and who is willing to commit the necessary time to build a successful business.
Franchisor support
All new franchisees and their staff undergo an intensive five-week training programme comprising theoretical and practical training. Training covers all aspects of store management, including marketing, finance, point of sale, stock control, food cost, day-to-day running of the restaurants, hygiene and safety, and menu break-down.
Training is ongoing with monthly courses to build people capability. Each store has a dedicated franchise manager who is the main communication channel between the franchisee and franchisor. The relevant franchise manager conducts scheduled and unscheduled visits to each store on a regular basis to discuss specified areas of the business and to assess operational compliance.
Maxi’s business philosophy is to provide franchisees with direction, support and guidance, assisting them in growing a successful business by building their teams’ capability through coaching and supporting.
Your investment
Set-up costs start from an estimated R2 million (excl Vat) depending on the size of the site. (These are estimates only) Set-up costs include: Building, equipment, working capital, joining fee and training. Of the total cost, 50% is required in unencumbered cash.
Monthly royalties are calculated as a percentage of net monthly turnover and enable the franchisor to give ongoing support and service.
Marketing royalties cover national advertising, promotions and other activities which benefit the Maxi’s network.
Application process
- Go to maxis.co.za
- Go to franchising section on website
- Go to contacts or apply under quick navigation
- Download and fill in the brand document.
Panarottis Franchise
Panarottis Pizza Pasta was launced in December 1990 when Spur Corporation saw a gap in the market for a quality pizza pasta restaurant with a friendly environment and Italian-styled food made from the finest ingredients. Their complete package, latest exciting decor and menu, and a dedicated operateor will lead to success. It takes all the right ingredients to make the perfect pizza pasta franchise.
Panarottis
| Established: | 1990 | |||
| Licence Fee: | R100 000 excl. VAT | |||
| Set-up Costs: | R3,5m –R4m | |||
| Management Fees: | 5% | |||
| Marketing Fees: | 4% | |||
| FASA Member: | Yes | |||
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About the Franchise
Panarottis Pizza Pasta was launched in December 1990 when Spur Corporation saw a gap in the market for a quality pizza pasta restaurant with a friendly environment and Italian-styled food made from the finest ingredients. Panarottis’ complete package, latest exciting décor and menu, and a dedicated operator will lead to success. It takes all the right ingredients to make the perfect pizza pasta franchise.
Franchisee selection criteria
- People and service orientated;
- Prepared to work extensive hours;
- Hands-on, disciplined and prepared to go the extra mile.”
Training
Comprehensive 8 week owner / operator training, plus training for all levels of staff and management.
Franchisor support
The Panarottis franchise offers extensive support to franchisees, including assistance with business plans and cash flow forecasts, site selection, lease negotiations and operational guidance with the opening of outlets.
Their operations team provides ongoing support to franchisees. This team is responsible for upholding the high quality of the brand and its products.
Primi Piatti Franchise
PRIMI WORLD PTY (LTD) has been running since 1996. Created through Peter Castle’s business initiative &drive and Francesco Zanasi’s food skills &passion. Nino Zanasi (Francesco’s Father), opened his first restaurant.
Primi Piatti
| Established: | 1999 | |||
| Initial Franchise Fee: | PIATTI R300K / CAFFE R150K / XPRESS R75K | |||
| Set-up Costs: | PIATTI R3MIL / CAFFE R2MIL / XPRESS R1,2MIL | |||
| Management Fees: | 10% | |||
| Marketing Fees: | Included | |||
| FASA Member: | Yes | |||
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About the Franchise
Established in 1999, the PRIMI brand was created by the joint business ventures and striving entrepreneurial spirit of Peter Castle and Francesco Zanasis. Through them, a unique restaurant concept was born giving life to URBAN ENERGY – a distinct experience within every PRIMI space stemming from a sense of purpose and passion towards a collective goal.
PRIMI takes its lead from life itself and understands that everything consists of elements. This ties into its vision to boldly and consistently create the perfect eating experience, exceeding customers’ expectations each and every time.
Franchisee selection criteria
PRIMI is looking for customer-centric owner-operators. Individuals who are energetic, passionate, emphatic and self-motivated should apply. These individuals must appreciate procedures and protocols and have the ability and desire to lead from the front. Previous restaurant or retail experience is beneficial but not essential.
Franchisor support
The PRIMI team assists new franchisees with site location, turn-key store build and set-up, intensive training, ongoing operational, IT and financial management support. PRIMI World will also assist with the tenant-landlord relationship, ongoing marketing support and store-specific event activations. Because a mutually beneficial franchisor-franchisee relationship is paramount in ensuring future success, PRIMI focuses on developing this relationship.
Your investment
Depending on the franchise model selected, the following timeframes have been achieved from signing of the franchise agreement to stores opening for trading: a Primi Piatti of approx. 300m2 takes six to eight months, a Primi Caffe of approx. 200m2 takes three to six months, and a Primi Xpress of approx. 100m2 takes three to four months. Each franchise is modelled to an Active Net Revenue projected at 15% (EBITD).
Application process
- Contact Primi World and complete Primi application form
- Full credit application will be rendered
- Initial meeting will be held with the franchise director and, if satisfactory, the process of site selection and meeting of the entire Primi World management team will commenceTimelines are then identified and the training process will commence in order to accommodate the model and opening date.
Chicken Licken Franchise
Established since 1981, Chicken Licken is currently operating 240 stores country-wide.
Chicken Licken
| Established: | 1981 | |||
| Initial Franchise Fee: | R150 000 | |||
| Set-up Costs: | R3,2m | |||
| Management Fees: | 6% | |||
| Marketing Fees: | 6% | |||
| FASA Member: | Yes | |||
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About the Franchise
Overview
The Chicken Licken brand speaks for itself. Since the first Chicken Licken opened its doors in Ridgeway in 1981, they set the highest standards of quality and have successfully maintained it with the opening of every outlet since then. Due to its success rate, they have proven that this franchise can be successful in any province or area.
Debonairs Franchise
Debonairs Pizza is a leading pizza restaurant brand in Africa. It was founded in 1991 by two university students, who operated from a family bakery in Pietermaritzburg.
Debonairs
| Established: | 1991 | |||
| Initial Franchise Fee: | R130 000 | |||
| Set-up Costs: | R1,2m –R1,4m | |||
| Management Fees: | OA | |||
| Marketing Fees: | OA | |||
| FASA Member: | Yes | |||
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About the Franchise
Overview
Debonairs Pizza was founded on an innovative relationship marketing strategy which has become one of the key elements of the restaurant’s success. They pride themselves on their specific direct marketing strategy aimed at building long term relationships with their loyal customers. This strategy has been supported by innovative and creative advertising campaigns.
King Pie Franchise
King Pie was established in 1993 and changed the pie industry with its innovative open plan pie-making concept. 30 Franchises were opened after 1 year.
King Pie
| Established: | 1993 | |||
| Initial Franchise Fee: | R54 000 excl Vat | |||
| Set-up Costs: | R400 000 –R600 000 excl Vat | |||
| Management Fees: | R4 300 | |||
| Marketing Fees: | R1 290 excl Vat | |||
| FASA Member: | Yes | |||
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About the Franchise
Reasons to join the family: An ever extending product range, a franchise-friendly oriented company, relatively low set up cost compared to other QSR, a well promoted brand, a market leader, well established King Pie Training Academy, a network of more than 290 outlets, support staff to assist across all disciplines;operations, legal, marketing, training, finance and R&D assistance, product range for all income groups and appetites, value for money product offering, King Pie outlets are easier to operate compared to other brands, and its 2Go outlet requires very little retail space of between 30 – 50 m². This is the ideal space filler for any landlord.
Romans Pizza Franchise
Established in 1993, Romans Pizza tarted franchising in 1996. The brand has gone from strength to strength ever since. They were the winner of Newcomer Franchisor 2007. 2008 + 2009 Winner of Orange Index Awards for Best Service in Fast Food Sector.
Romans Pizza
| Established: | 1996 | |||
| Initial Franchise Fee: | R70 000 ex VAT | |||
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| Management Fees: | 4% | |||
| Marketing Fees: | 4% | |||
| FASA Member: | Yes | |||
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About the Franchise
At Roman’s Pizza we strive to provide the best quality meals at the best value for money. As founders of the 2 pizzas for 1 low price we have set an industry benchmark in terms of value for money. We offer the consumer a choice of either pan base (thick base), or traditional base (thin base) pizza.
Pizza is our major line at the moment and constitutes up to 80% of our total sales at some stores. We have a combination of restaurants/take-aways as well as take-aways only, in the group. Our current focus is on setting up take-aways only, as they are far easier to manage from a franchisee point of view, and control from a franchisor point of view.
Franchisee Requirements
A Roman’s Pizza franchisee must posses the following attributes:
- Passion for the industry and his business as well as be involved in all aspects
- Willing to work long hours
- Exceptional communication skills
- Willing to learn
- Able to motivate his employees
- Adhere to Roman’s Pizza’s operating standards
- Always operate with the brand’s best interests in mind.
Franchisee Training and Development
Our obligations to our franchisees include, providing:
- the franchisee with adequate training for the staff and management of the franchise.
- the franchisee with a recipe and operations manual, and instruction in the use thereof.
- the franchisee with the best quality products at the best available prices from our distribution.
- assistance with regard to site selection, equipment and store layout.
- marketing on behalf of the franchisee.
- any additional assistance further required by the franchisee regarding the store
- the franchisee with the latest developments in the industry.
Franchise Finance
We require a R1m contribution to the set up cost of R1.8m and will assist the franchisee lease with banks to obtain funding for the addition costs.