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Fazoli's kicks off franchising open houses

The chain is hosting open houses throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia in hopes of attracting franchisees.

January 26, 2016

Fazoli's, riding a five-year, same-store sales growth streak, is taking its story on the road as part of an aggressive franchise recruitment program. The chain is hosting open houses throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia in hopes of attracting franchisees, according to a company press release.

The first is this week in Toledo, and others will be in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Parkersburg, West Virginia.

"If ever there was a time to be a Fazoli's franchisee, it is now," said President and CEO Carl Howard. "We're outperforming the industry in sales per unit and we are extremely well positioned for today’s economy."

Under its current incentive program, new franchisees are eligible for discounts of up to $20,000 off the initial $30,000 franchise fee. Royalties have been cut to 2 percent from 4 percent for the first year, and to 3 percent for the second year. Vendor fees also will be discounted for the first 12 months, said Howard, who is seeking experienced operators looking for a new brand to add to their portfolios, as well as executives from large chains who want to run their own restaurants.