Why a Flippers Franchise?
We strive to set ourselves apart from other restaurant franchises. Our goal is to provide the consumer with a broad range of menu options using the freshest and finest ingredients with an experience that exceeds their expectations. Our pizzerias are serviced by a local commissary which insures freshness, consistency and quality. The Commissary also allows for less equipment, less space and less operating overhead. With over 60 years of combined experience and a management team focused on creating a culture of excellence, Flippers has become one of the largest and most successful pizzeria chains in the Central Florida market. We are a multi-dimensional operation in a market that has long term stability and growth. Our philosophy is, “if you succeed, we succeed” and we are committed to making every Flippers Franchise a success!
What is the initial Franchise Fee and Royalty Fees?
The initial franchise fee is $30,000 and the Royalty Fee is 5% of gross sales.
What are the costs and fees for opening a Flippers Pizzeria?
Depending on several factors, including leasing or buying equipment, the total restaurant costs can range from $219,750 to $450,000.
What are the financial qualifications?
We request that potential franchisees have 25%-30% of the total investment in liquid capital, have a net worth to cover 100% of the total investment to open a Flippers franchise and good credit ratings. Flippers Pizzeria does not offer financing for potential franchisees.
What is the Advertising Fee?
The Local Advertising Fee is 4% of gross sales paid weekly with the Royalty fee. This will be reduced to 3% once the 1% National Advertising Fee is established.
How much income can I expect to make running a Flippers Franchise?
Although we do not disclose earning claims, we do disclose that our average corporately owned store does $1,094,296 in gross sales, with food, beverage and paper costs running 35.2%. For information and historical representations for each restaurant, please refer to the Item 19, Financial Performance Representations, in the Uniform Franchise Disclosure Document.
What type of experience do I need to have to a own a Flippers Franchise?
We would like for our franchisees to have restaurant experience and a strong passion for Flippers and its core values. Franchisees must also have a customer oriented attitude, a strong desire to succeed and grow, a great business sense and comprehension of the Flippers model. In addition you must have the ability to run all aspects of a business including employment, daily operations, and the ability to adhere to the Flippers franchises structure and standards.
What do I get for my Franchise Fees?
With over 60 years of combined management experience and 20 years of operating pizzerias, we have created a system to enhance the success of our franchisees, starting with stores branded and designed by a nationally recognized firm, then providing you with support by our real estate experts followed by construction assistance and extensive restaurant training and ongoing support.
What support will I get from the Flippers team?
We provide you and a person of your choice with 80 hours of training at one of our Orlando, Florida pizzerias. We also provide grand opening support, including assisting you in readying your store, providing on-site training tailored to meet your needs. We then follow through with unparalleled on-going support throughout the terms of your agreement. Your success is our success!
What is the benefit of opening a commissary?
If you purchase a Multi-Unit Agreement or Development Agent Agreement, you will have the option to open your own commissary to supply your pizzerias and other Flippers franchises in your area. Operating a commissary insures freshness, consistency and quality, while allowing for less equipment, less space, and less operating overhead. The Commissary is also a wholesale business and can provide quality products to local hotels, restaurants and other business in your area potentially creating an additional revenue source.
What are the costs and fees for opening a Commissary?
Depending on several factors, including leasing or buying equipment, the Commissary costs $75,750 to $288,300. Flippers does not charge a franchise fee or royalties for the Commissary.
What is the next step?
Fill out the Confidential Application Form. Once we receive the application and evaluate it, we will then send you a Uniform franchise Disclosure Document (UFDD) and schedule you to attend a Discovery Day at one of Orlando, Florida restaurants. You will then have an opportunity meet the owners, ask questions and view the restaurant.
How did Flippers get its name?
This question has been asked many times over the years. Some people think Flip may have been a nickname for one of the owners or because our first Flippers Pizzeria opened next to Sea World. The real reason is because all our pizza dough is made fresh, delivered to our pizzerias from our local Commissary, then hand tossed, or “flipped” before cooking it to perfection in our brick ovens for your enjoyment.