Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
Description:
The hottest, freshest pizza franchise serves up the taste of success! Whether it's traditional pepperoni or a combination of gourmet toppings, Nick-N-Willy's Pizza offers tastes from the simple and enjoyable, to the sophisticated and sublime.
Opportunities:
Single store, multi-unit and area development opportunities available throughout the US & Canada. Master licenses available internationally.
Business Type:
Franchise.
Minimum Investment:
$295,000.
Financing Assistance:
Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided:
Yes.
serves up the taste of success!
The Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza concept started in Boulder, Colorado in 1988 and remained as a Boulder secret and a favorite purveyor of freshly prepared gourmet pizzas for years. It was in 2001 that our president and CEO launched his vision of expanding the ever popular pizza chain nationally. Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza now has restaurants in 15 states and 3 provinces of Canada, and is positioned to take advantage of the rapidly growing fast casual dining sector offering America’s favorite food, pizza!
The Nick-N-Willy’s opportunity
We currently have 69 restaurants opened. We are scheduled to open an additional 30 new stores in 2008 and, with over 35 other stores sold but not yet open, we’re growing fast! There’s plenty of room for expansion in both existing and emerging markets. The opportunity to become part of an established yet growing brand is here. When you join the Nick-N-Willy’s family, you’ll have access to an innovative product line, prime restaurant sites, proven operating systems, professional support and a unique selling proposition.
Nick-N-Willy’s restaurants offer the consumer our freshly prepared gourmet pizzas in a modern open air kitchen that provides an appealing ambiance. All of Nick-N-Willy’s pizzas are made to order and prepared fresh in front of consumers, and baked in our traditional gas fired brick oven within minutes and served piping hot at the table, or packaged for take out consumption. Additionally, we offer all of our pizzas prepared hot and fresh in our consumer’s own oven as a Take-N-Bake alternative.
Why pizza?
- 93% of Americans eat at least one pizza per month.*
- Pizza represents almost $40 billion in sales per year.*
- Pizza is the #1 dinner choice.*
- Pizzerias represent 17% of all restaurants in the U.S.**
*Pizza Today Magazine, March 2007
**Nation’s Restaurant News, January 2007
Award-winning flavors
As one of the pioneers of the take-n-bake concept, the Nick-N-Willy’s franchise has continued to expand, but the unique recipes and quality of our pizza remain the foundation of today’s Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza stores. With our vast selection of fresh ingredients we can satisfy every taste preference. Whether it’s traditional pepperoni or a combination of gourmet toppings, Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza offers tastes from the simple and enjoyable, to the sophisticated and sublime. With hand-tossed dough, fresh cut ingredients, 25 premium toppings, six different cheeses and four signature sauces, Nick-N-Willy’s has something for everyone.
Our support
Our executive team combined provides over a century of franchise and brand development experience, having previously been involved in the branding and development of successful companies such as Quizno's Subs and Clearly Canadian Beverage Corporation. With this expertise, we have developed a support program to help you achieve success. Once you become a franchise owner, our network of local market real estate professionals will work with you in identifying the best site for your business. We have financing brokers who can shop your business loan for you for the best rates and terms, and we provide a complete turnkey package for design, permits and construction. We also have a comprehensive 18-day training program for all new franchisees.
As a franchisee, you are invited to participate in national and regional meetings regarding marketing, operations, training and more. You are also provided an opportunity to participate in monthly conference calls with your peers wherein best practices are shared amongst the team.
Investment levels and fees
The initial franchise fee for a Nick-N-Willy’s restaurant is $25,000 for the first franchise unit and $15,000 for each subsequent unit. You can also purchase multi-units through the purchase of three to ten additional franchises for $5000 for each additional franchise.
Initial investment - The estimated initial investment for a Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza restaurant ranges from $295,000 to $399,000.
Royalty fee - 6% of net sales.
Advertising - 2% for National Marketing and Promotion Fund, and 3% of net sales for local store marketing.
Who are we looking for?
We are searching for single and multi-unit foodservice and retail operators, as well as other investors who have a history of business success. Our primary financial requirement is a minimum net worth of $250,000 (including real estate equity) of which at least $100,000 is available in liquid form.
As well, we are seeking independent business people interested in developing the brand into new areas of the United States. Nick-N-Willy’s also has plans to expand internationally. In 2007, Nick-N-Willy’s entered into its first master franchise arrangement for the Canadian market and we are looking to expand the Nick-N-Willy’s brand into more countries. If you are seeking an opportunity to become an Area Developer or a Master Franchisee, please contact us for more information about these business opportunities.
We invite you to attend one of our scheduled Discovery Days to find out more about the Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza franchise business.
