Franchising program
Decades of experience and a solid reputation
241 Pizza specializes in delivering great value to our customer’s door or at the counter for pick up orders. Our recognized 241-0-241 phone number and our user-friendly online ordering solution has made it even easier for our customers to order their favourite pizza.
Since opening its first store in Toronto in 1986, 241 Pizza has become one of the leading pizza brands in Ontario. We are continuing to grow in Western Canada and Newfoundland, while looking to expand into the rest of Canada.
With decades of experience and solid reputation, 241 Pizza is a stable franchise. To become part of our growth, check out our available franchise opportunities here.
The 241 Pizza franchise system
241 Pizza offers a robust franchise system to prepare each new franchisee for success. Our franchise system includes:
- Site selection & lease negotiation
- Business/Pizzeria 3-week training program
- Food and equipment sourcing
- Pizzeria opening assistance
- Research and development
- Marketing positioning & brand awareness
- Advertising and promotion
- Ongoing business development
- Pricing and quality controls
A total turnkey package
The cost of opening a 241 Pizza® restaurant is typically in the range of $365,000.00. A large portion of this amount may be financed, although we recommend cash investments of at least 40%. Financing from financial institutions is available through government-supported small business loans, or we can facilitate financing for qualified candidates.
Development cost budget
Initial franchise fee
$30,000.00
Training fee
$5,000.00
Architectural drawings
(mechanical/electrical/building & safety permits)
$15,000.00
Leasehold improvements
$185,000.00
Signage & interior art package
$15,000.00
Equipment & smallwares
$115,000.00
Total
$365,000.00
Cost of construction is site specific and may vary. Development costs do not include working capital, opening inventory, rent and utility deposits and legal expenses. All costs are subject to applicable sales taxes.
Our 7-step process to becoming a franchisee
Becoming a franchisee is a process, but we will do whatever we can to ensure it is both smooth and efficient, and provide guidance and support along the way.
1. Request for franchise application
After visiting a 241 Pizza® to enjoy our products and experiencing our restaurant, if you are interested in applying to become a franchise owner, your first step would be to fill out the Request for Franchisee Application form.
2. Complete the 241 Pizza franchisee application
We will send you a Franchisee Application through email. Fill it out and submit it according to instruction.
3. Assessment of application
Once submitted, the application is sent to the 241 Pizza® Support Centre. The submission of your application is confidential and carries no obligation; it will allow us to make our initial assessment of your financial status, business background and location preference.
4. Preliminary approval and meeting
If we like what we see, your application will receive preliminary approval and we will contact you and invite you in so that you can be given copy of the 241 Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document. This document contains background information regarding the franchisor, as well as copies of the Franchise Application and other relevant franchise documentation.
5. Offer to franchise
241 Pizza will prepare an offer to franchise for you, which is conditional upon franchisee approval, bank financing, and securing a lease for the premises. A refundable deposit in the amount of $5,000 is submitted with the Offer to Franchise.
6. Site selection and bank financing
241 Pizza is actively seeking prime locations. In certain instances, you may choose to open a restaurant in a location selected by yourself, though the location must be evaluated and approved by 241 Pizza. Construction of the restaurant will also be conducted or supervised by 241 Pizza. 241 Pizza will also review, in detail, the process involved in applying for bank financing and will assist you in preparing to meet with a bank.
7. Franchise agreement
Once bank financing is approved and all other conditions are removed, the Offer to Franchise is firm; the deposit is non-refundable; and the Franchise Agreement and all relevant franchise documents are signed. Additional funds are paid at the time of signing the Franchise Agreement; at the time of starting construction; and prior to the opening of the business. After training and store construction, your 241 Pizza location will be ready for operation!