Do you want to own the VERY BEST in 2012?
Sam & Louie’s Pizza is actively seeking qualified candidates to become Franchise Owners in the United States and Canada. Even if you have no previous Franchising or restaurant experience, Sam & Louie’s Pizza can help you own your own business.
Our History, Our Concept
We started in the pizza business in Omaha, Nebraska in 1993, and we opened our second location in 1995. In 1999, we decided we needed a new name and a new direction and Sam & Louie’s was born! Customers instantly fell in love with our expanded menu and concept and in 2001, we launched our Franchise.
Sam & Louie's Pizza specializes in an exciting specialty food concept, the demand for which continues to grow steadily. By becoming a Sam & Louie’s Franchisee, you can be part of this exciting and rewarding field.
Sam & Louie’s is a New York style pizzeria that offers a large variety of Italian pasta dishes, toasted hoagies, sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads, Calzones, Strombolis, and appetizers. We believe that all sizes of communities are hungry for our style of restaurant. We have found that in smaller communities our menu represents not only fantastic pizza, but also the upscale Italian restaurant in town. In larger cities our unique atmosphere and exceptional food and service make us stand out from the crowd. Sam and Louie’s is tailored to fit any sized community.
Rapid Growth
Sam & Louie’s is currently experiencing rapid growth both in individual location sales and in the number of locations. Here’s a brief listing of our current locations and recent growth;
- We currently have twenty two locations in operation, six of which are in the Omaha, NE / Council Bluffs, IA metro area.
- Other locations near Omaha include Elkhorn, Blair & Bellevue, NE.
- There is an Area Development Agreement in effect for the Lincoln, NE area where the owners will open at least four locations, they have opened the first three locations in just four years.
- The Alliance, NE location opened April 10th 2010. They are doing extremely well and had our largest opening ever.
- We also have an Area Development Agreement in effect in Urbandale (Des Moines), IA where the owners will be opening a minimum of four locations. Their first location opened in August 2010. They are currently looking at locations for their next Sam & Louie’s.
- Our Billings, MT location opened October 15th 2010.
- The location in Grand Island, NE opened March 7th 2011.
- A new location opened in Sidney, July 17th 2011.
- We opened a new location in Seward, NE September 20th 2011.
- A new location in Beatrice, NE opened October 5th 2011.
- The location in Carroll, IA opened October 21st 2011.
- The Rapid City, SD location, our first in South Dakota, opened February 10th 2012.
- Our second location in South Dakota, opened in Spearfish on March 7, 2012.
We have several other potential locations in the very near future, check back frequently to keep up to date. We are currently experiencing rapid growth in numbers of units. The average sales are also on the rise. In this tough economy our business is BOOMING!
Just Look at These Facts:
- Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza EACH DAY, or about 350 slices per second.
- Pizza is a $30+ BILLION per year industry. Approximately 3 BILLION pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year. (Source: Blumenfeld and Associates.)
- Pizzerias represent 17% of all restaurants. (Source: Food Industry News.)
- Pizza accounts for more than 10% of all foodservice sales. (Source: Food Industry News.)
- 93% of Americans eat AT LEAST one pizza per month. (Source: Bolla Wines.)
- 66.66% of Americans order pizza for a casual evening with friends. (Source: Bolla Wines.)
- Each man, woman and child in America eats an average of 46 slices, (23 pounds), of pizza per year. (Source: Packaged Facts, New York.)
- Italian food ranks as the most popular ethnic food in America. (Source: National Restaurant Association.)
- According to a recent Gallop Poll, children between the ages of 3 and 11 prefer PIZZA over all other food groups for lunch and dinner.
- A study done by a U.S. Department of Agriculture statistician and home economist found that in a three-day survey period, 42% of children between the ages of 6 and 11 had eaten pizza. (Source: Smithsonian Magazine.)
- 94% of the population of the U.S. eats pizza. (Source: Parade Magazine.)
Sam & Louie’s Terrific Menu
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Outstanding Training
Our exceptional training program includes both classroom and hands-on training in critical areas such as promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, problem solving and more.
Support Where You Need It
Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre- and post- grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam & Louie’s is with you every step of the way to help ensure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential, complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie’s system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation.
"After falling in love with the pizza by being a regular at Sam & Louie’s, I thought it’d be fun to own one. Transitioning from a corporate job to owning a Sam & Louie’s was a risk, but after doing so it has been well worth it. The support and direction were great as I was learning something new. Even after getting into the business just before a downturn in the economy, I had an increase in sales of over $26,000 from 2008 to 2009. The marketing, training and continued support have helped make it a success. The customers and feel-good atmosphere are just a bonus."
- Christopher Darrington, Franchise Owner
Investment Options
The initial Franchise fee for an individual unit is $25,000. The total cost to get operational will range from $90,000 to $350,000. This includes the Franchise fee, leasehold improvements, equipment, initial inventory and supplies, advertising, required working capital and the training program. Keep in mind that costs do vary based on location, size of the unit, suppliers and other factors. Sam & Louie's will work with you to obtain the lowest costs possible.
Financing your Sam & Louie's - The SBA Franchise Registry
Dough Pac, Inc., is a member of the SBA Franchise Registry. This is a national registry of franchise programs whose franchisees and potential franchisees receive expedited loan processing when applying for SBA financial assistance. The Registry eliminates the lengthy document review process otherwise associated with a franchise's application for SBA financial assistance.
The Franchise Registry enables the SBA and it's participating lenders to check on a franchise's eligibility at www.franchiseregistry.com resulting in a reduction of paperwork, time and costs.
Sam & Louie's will also provide assistance and, in some cases, have final approval on the following:
- Site selection and lease negotiation
- Layout and design of your restaurant
- Classroom and in-store training
- Use of the Sam & Louie’s confidential recipes
- On-going operational and marketing support
- Food and labor controls
- Accounting systems
- Sam & Louie’s is committed to helping with financing by being registered with FranData to expedite SBA loans.
Our ideal Franchise partner will have some or most of the following attributes:
- A high energy level
- Good communication skills
- A desire to be in the specialty food/restaurant business
- An understanding of business operations and management principles
- Sales and marketing skills
- Be adequately financed
- A strong desire and ambition to succeed
- Be outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Please complete and submit the Franchise Application or contact Michael Nolan, Director of Franchising for Sam & Louie’s Pizza by email or by calling (402) 614.8327.