All Bellacino’s restaurants are locally owned and operated by franchisees.
FAQ
In late 1997, Bellacino’s began formulating a plan to franchise a pizza & grinder restaurant business. The first Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders restaurant officially opened in June of 1998
Our average ranges between $295,000 and $396,000 nationally.
Bellacino’s recommends you have liquid cash of $60,000 to $80,000 and a net worth of $400,000
Our typical restaurant ranges from 2500 to 3200 square feet..
An average of 7-8 months is typical (refer to schedule below)
- 2 months for site selection/ evaluation
- 2-3 weeks for lease negotiation
- 2-3 weeks for design/ architecture
- 3-5 weeks for planning submittal/ review and construction bidding process
- 9-11 weeks for construction (can depend on site conditions)
- 1-2 weeks final store opening set-up
A network of real estate brokers and Bellacino’s officers will assist with demographic data analysis and site selection criteria..
Marketing support material & guidance as well as ongoing training and a “hands-on” team of officers capable of understanding the needs at the “Store Level”.
$30,000 franchise fee plus 4% ongoing royalty + 1% ongoing national mktg.
No, however Bellacino’s, Inc. has prior working experience with lending institutes and SBA agencies.
Once licensed, you (& potentially management crew) will participate in a 2-3 week training period (at approved Bellacino’s training facilities). Bellacino’s, Inc. provides 10-12 days of on-site (at your store) training for the opening of your first location.