$UPZS - Unique Pizza & Subs Corporation DD ht
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UPZS Company Description
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation engages in franchising, conversions, and ownership and operation of pizza and sub shops. The company was founded by James C. Vowler in 1991 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
UPZS Products and Services
There are several successful pizza shops but none of them have what we offer. They simply are not “UNIQUE“.
History
Since 1991, James C. Vowler has owned and operated pizza shops. During this time he conducted research, analyzed numerous other pizza businesses and tested recipes to develop a truly unique pizza. There are several successful pizza shops but none of them have what we offer. They simply are not “UNIQUE”. The first Unique Pizza and Subs opened in Millvale, Pennsylvania under the management of Mr. Vowler. There are 18 pizza shops in Millvale’s immediate delivery area and another 12 shops that deliver from outside the area. He chose Millvale for this first location to prove to himself that if Unique Pizza and Subs could be successful there, it would be successful anywhere. We have now opened several locations and are able to offer expansion opportunities through franchisees. The expertise which Mr. Vowler acquired is provided to all franchisees.
The Unique Pizza and Subs franchise is an opportunity to get into the extremely popular pizza business where there is always a demand. Our use of the highest quality ingredients, strict adherence to established methods, consistency, reasonable prices and dependable, friendly service make Unique Pizza and Subs the superior choice for excellent pizza. The winning combination produces loyal customers, the best word of mouth advertising and repeat business.
One of the main reasons why Unique Pizza and Subs is so successful, is because from it’s conception it was developed to be a franchise. The #1 consideration when developing Unique Pizza and Subs was to achieve the CONSISTENCY of a large franchise with the QUALITY of a “mom and pop” shop.
The personal quality locations needed to become a Unique Pizza and Subs franchisee include good financial standing, a high energy level, an ability to build long term relationships and a strong customer orientation.
Investment Franchise Cost
Typical restaurant size is 800-1200 sq.ft. without seating and up to 3000 sq.ft. with seating. The following figures represent costs associated with the 800-1200 sq.ft. size. Variations in costs are accounted for by factors such as your management skills, experience and business acumen, local economic conditions such as the prevailing wage rate, the competition and the sales level reached during the initial period. The overall investment range is from $64,800 to $92,400 which includes the following:
INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE……$100,000
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES……$35,900 – $49,200
LEASEHOLD & FIXTURES….$13,400 – $24,700
WORKING CAPITAL……………$2,000 – $5,000
INVENTORY………………………..$2,500
The initial term is ten years with renewal on a two to five year term basis.
There is a $1,000 additional fee for renewal.
Ongoing fees are a weekly royalty fee of 5% of gross sales and an advertising fee of 3% of monthly gross sales.
UPZS Key Company Management
Mr. James C. Vowler, Jim serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Unique Pizza & Subs Corp. Mr. Vowler is the Founder of Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation of PA. Mr. Vowler has been an Owner and Operator of pizza shops since 1991. He also designed Unique Pizza and Subs as a franchise that can easily convert existing pizza shops over to Unique Pizza and Subs allowing for rapid growth in any pizza market. After operating Unique Pizza Factory (the precursor to Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation), for over ten (10) years, he has carved a niche in the industry, which Unique Pizza and Subs. During the growing and learning processes, his experience grew such that he now really understands how to duplicate and document the 'recipes' for franchise-wide product consistency. Mr. Vowler completed four years of research before opening his first pizza restaurant in Millvale, PA and then spent the next eleven years refining every aspect of the pizza business and was responsible for opening more than 20 locations under the name Unique Pizza Factory Corporation. He serves as Director of Unique Pizza & Subs Corp. Mr. Vowler attended Northeastern University.
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UPZS Contact Info
Unique Pizza & Subs Corporation
PO Box 90
Trafford, PA 15085
Website: http://www.Uniquepizza.com
Phone: 724-600-4720
Email: UPZScorp@gmail.com
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