1. CALL US TO REVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
After initial discussion, we will provide a franchise application form. You and any partners will need to complete and return.
2. Corporate Review
The application is reviewed by the Famoso corporate team. This can include a credit check of the applicant.
3. Meeting
The interested party is contacted by Famoso and a meeting is arranged at Famoso’s corporate office in Vancouver, BC to meet the Famoso family. Franchise and Disclosure agreement is given to the potential franchisee for review. Under Alberta and Ontario law, a 14-day period must elapse before the agreement can be signed. Potential franchisee begins to secure financing.
4. Questionnaire/Background Check
A questionnaire is completed by the franchise applicant. The questionnaire will be reviewed and a background check will be done by Famoso’s corporate office.
5. Franchise Agreement
Famoso notifies the candidate if they are approved or denied. If approved, a Franchise Agreement is sent to the approved candidate to be signed, at which time, the franchise fee is paid.
6. Location
Once a lease has been signed, the timeline is typically 120 days for planning, design, permitting, and choosing a contractor, and another 120 days to construct the interior of the location. Therefore, expect 8 months until your pizzeria is open. If a location has not been selected, then this is the next step in the process. Famoso’s real estate professional will look for locations and tour sites along with the potential franchisees.
7. Franchisee Training
The franchisee fills any necessary management positions and they all complete the training program. Training typically starts in conjuction with construction, which is approximately 90 days before opening.
8. Pre-opening Checklist
The franchisee will complete several tasks in order to prepare for the opening of the business. These tasks have timelines and begin from the time the franchise agreement is signed, up to when your pizzeria opens.
9. Hiring Staff
The franchisee will advertise and hire the required number of staff approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the commencement of training. Training will not begin until required number of staff has been hired.
10. In-store Training
Famoso’s Corporate training team will spend 4 to 5 weeks (pre to post opening) training the new staff along with the franchisees.