Franchising

New Orleans Pizza's continued commitment to product quality, value, cleanliness, customer service and community leadership has helped build our company to the success it is today. These basic principles are best executed by owners who are dedicated entirely to the hands-on operation of their New Orleans Pizza store(s).

New Orleans Pizza believes our stores succeed in markets by being flexible to the market needs and keeping overheads down. New Orleans Pizza Canada Inc. helps their franchisees maintain low overhead by eliminating high franchise fees, avoiding high distribution mark-ups and unnecessary advertising surcharges.

We are looking for aggressive, independent, hard working individuals who enjoy the benefits of a lean, aggressively-managed franchise with the lowest possible costs while still maintaining the highest possible quality.

Training and Support

Training is important. Time is taken to ensure prospective franchisees are ready to successfully operate in their market. Successful candidates will undergo an extensive training program at several store locations and incorporates management, marketing and operations.

Ongoing operational and marketing support is provided to all franchisees. In addition, specialized Food Cost Analysis reports are prepared free of charge as part of our ongoing and unique franchise support - something no other franchise can boast. Communication is emphasized; our staff are accessible and responsive. Annual franchisee meetings are held to provide additional training and exchange of ideas. Interaction and communication between franchisees is encouraged.

Distribution and Commissary

New Orleans Pizza arranges its own purchasing and has its own distribution centre located in St. Marys, Ontario. Taking advantage of bulk purchasing gives us a competitive edge in supplying our franchisees with the best possible prices and ensures quality and consistent ingredients.

Our St. Marys distribution centre also houses our company-owned and operated dough production facility.

Restaurant Operations

Our Franchise Service Representatives are a direct link to our franchisees through frequent on-site visits. In addition to their primary function of providing experience and knowledgeable feedback and guidance, they also ensure that our standards of product, quality, cleanliness and customer service are consistently met.

Franchise Services

We pride ourselves with the many services we offer to franchisees. To name a few:

• ongoing training and support
  
• operational procedures manual
  
• equipment purchasing support
  
• bulk purchasing benefits
  
• accounting support
  
• food cost analysis system
  
• store level administration forms
  
• guidance and support services
  
• advertising and promotion services

Site Selection

To help ensure the success of a store, a great deal of attention is given to site selection.

• comprehensive guidelines and specifications
  
• market analysis
  
• interior floor plan
  
• equipment purchasing
  
• lease negotiation

Marketing

Our in-house marketing department provides creative and professional assistance. Regional and local marketing programs are coordinated through New Orleans Pizza at no extra charge to the franchisee other than materials purchased. With our large buying power, quality marketing materials are available at low cost. Local store marketing is greatly encouraged and our marketing staff are available for guidance.