2018 Annual Edition
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QUALIFICATIONS
“Old Chicago is experiencing tremendous growth and I’m thrilled to be part of its success”
Old Chicago is seeking multi-unit operators with business, management, foodservice and/or restaurant experience and with a passion for and commitment to exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates would have a background in retail, operations and development, preferably in the restaurant industry, and a minimum net worth of $3 million, with minimum liquid assets of $1 million.
~ John Johnson, Franchisee
SITE ASSISTANCE A growing brand with more than two decades of successful franchise partnerships and experience in working with some of the biggest names in the industry on site selection and development, we’ll work with you to find the right location for your restaurant. Our support ranges from lease agreements to facility design and operational training, ensuring you’re equipped to successfully operate your location.
DEMOGRAPHICS Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is seeking multi-unit operators with business, management, foodservice and/or restaurant experience. The brand is targeting growth and seeking qualified candidates in markets such as Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, South Carolina and Texas among others.
OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is a leader in the casual dining restaurant segment, specializing in the best local and regional craft beer, serving handcrafted pizza and distinctive taproom fair. Founded in 1976, the crave-able Old Chicago menu has played a complementary role to the vast craft beer selection, a concept differentiator to this day. With over 30 craft beers on tap, Old Chicago operates in 24 states with more than 109 restaurants nationwide. In 2016, Old Chicago achieved record high systemwide revenue, reporting nine consecutive quarters of positive transaction and average unit volume of $2.8 million.
RANKINGS & AWARDS • Named a Top 200+ franchise by Franchise Times magazine • Ranked by Entrepreneur magazine as a top franchise in the Franchisee 500® • Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is A graded by Franchise Grade
FAST FACTS: FRANCHISING SINCE: 1976 1945 MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE FRANCHISEE MULTI-UNIT 105 OPERATING UNITS: 99% TOTAL 109 TOTAL OPERATING OPERATING UNITS: UNITS: 245 COMPANY OPERATING UNITS: 453 COMPANY OPERATING UNITS: 76 CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $1.5 million+ CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $1,324,000 $2,067,000 FRANCHISE FEE: $30,000 FRANCHISE FEE: ROYALTY FEE: 4%$40,000 ADVERTISING 5.5% 4% of Gross Sales for ROYALTY FEE: FEE: each Sales Period EARNINGS CLAIMS: Yes ADVERTISING FEE: 2% of Gross Sales BUILD-OUT OPTIONS: Free standing for Sales Period witheach drive-thru, Airport and mall locations, Colleges & Universities, EARNINGS CLAIMS: Sports stadiums and Yes Arenas, Built-toSuite Opportunities. BUILD-OUT OPTIONS: End Cap, Pad Site or Conversions considered AVAILABLE TERRITORIES: North and South Western United States AVAILABLE TERRITORIES: United States
CONTACT MARK A. BELANGER, CFE VP of Global Franchise Operations and Development (303) 664-4000 mbelanger@cwrestaurants.com http://ocfranchising.com/
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