Sauce Pizza / Wine
Sauce Pizza / Wine franchises enable operators to run restaurants specializing in wood-fired pizzas, a variety of pasta dishes, salads, and branded licensed products, offered on a take-out, delivery, or eat-in basis. The business model focuses on franchising this casual dining concept in free-standing buildings or end caps in retail centers, with initial investments ranging significantly based on leasing or purchasing premises. It targets the general public of all ages, competing with local, regional, national restaurants, and grocery stores in the food service industry.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 1% ad fund + $300-$600/mo performance evaluations
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
How Sauce Pizza / Wine Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 87% of Fast Food franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sauce Pizza / Wine Current | $1.3M - $3.5M | $40K | 5.0% | 0 |
| Burger King | $2.1M - $4.7M | $50K | 4.5% | 19,732 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M - $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K - $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M - $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K - $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
Fast Food Average 127 franchises | $605K - $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily franchisee claims of misrepresentation, fraud, and violations of state franchise laws (e.g., FIPA, WFIPA); franchisor claims and counterclaims for breach of contract, unpaid royalties and fees, and termination/post-termination compliance.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Co-COO Adam Lehr, in connection with his ownership of Lehr Restaurant Group and Lehr Real Estate (dba Dvincis Restaurant), filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy on January 30, 2018; discharged June 29, 2021.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise ranges from $1,336,250 to $3,505,750. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
Is Sauce Pizza / Wine a good franchise to buy?
Whether Sauce Pizza / Wine is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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