A LONG HISTORY

Founded in Naples – the home of pizza - by three young men passionate about Neapolitan artisanal pizza and cuisine, Rossopomodoro has grown to be a destination for millions of people around the world. With over 80 restaurants around the world we have built a fantastic reputation by offering authentic wood fired pizza, traditional Neapolitan recipes  and a true passion for Italian excellences. That’s why we truly believe you won’t find, better, more authentic Neapolitan pizza and food than ours outside Naples.

 

FRANCHISING

Rossopomodoro is looking for great partners to join its worldwide expansion.  Since its initial opening in Naples in 1998, Rossopomodoro has grown to over 80 locations in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Middle East offering artisanal Neapolitan wood fired pizza and authentic Italian cuisine. We are looking for franchise partners who are willing and able to develop not only a single restaurant, but an entire territory or country.  We therefore welcome applications from both individuals and teams whose professional expertise and personal qualities respond to the diverse requirements of a franchise partner. If you are interested in becoming a franchise partner, please click on the map and explore the areas around the globe in which we are expanding our brand. A Rossopomodoro franchise allows you to become part of the most successful, authentic Neapolitan brand in the world. Please explore our website. Here you will find the requirements, franchise fees, support, process, as well as additional useful information about our brand. 

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SUPPORTO CONTINUO

We know what it takes to build and sustain a successful restaurant. Our team guides you through every phase of development, from site selection to restaurant establishment to training and ongoing operations.

Here is just some of the unparalleled support we provide to our franchises:

Use of our recognized brand name
Access to our exclusive recipes
Comprehensive headquarters-based and on-site training
A focus on cost control and quality through established Rossopomodoro control systems
Exclusive Rossopomodoro operating software system
A complete confidential procedures manual
Site selection assistance and guidance, including field visits
Detailed restaurant designs and layout
Complete equipment lists and specifications
Recommended suppliers for furniture, fixtures and equipment
Operational and management tools
Management training program
Comprehensive pre-opening assistance and restaurant opening training package
Grand opening promotions assistance and on-site opening assistance
Marketing assistance, including professionally designed promotional materials

 
PROCESS & TIMELINE
 

Interested party fills out the franchise inquiry form 
The application is reviewed by our business development team
The interested party is contacted by us and a meeting is arranged  

Application is approved
Meeting at Naples headquarters and tour of restaurants

Franchisee agreement is given to the potential candidate for review
Rossopomodoro will visit the location

The franchise agreement is signed and executed
Start training

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PRE-OPENING
OPENING

 
F.A.Q.

1)  I am interested in owning my own Rossopomodoro. How do I get started?
We’d love to have you join our team! You’ll be part of a group of more than 80 Rossopomodoro who share your entrepreneurial spirit. Joining the Rossopomodoro team gives you the great opportunity to own your own business- but not just any business: an established global brand with a proven operating system already in place. It’s easy to get started. Your first step is to complete the Inquiry Form.

 

2) Is Rossopomodoro offering single and multi-unit restaurant franchise opportunities?
Rossopomodoro’s main focus is to recruit new franchisees that can acquire and develop multiple units over  time.

 

3) What type of restaurant or business experience is Rossopomodoro looking for in franchise owners?
We are seeking experienced restaurant operators to help us meet our growth objectives. However, we will provide the training you need to adopt and use our systems and procedures.

 

4)  What is the start-up cost for a new Rossopomodoro restaurant? What about financial requirements?
The range of costs to develop a new restaurant will depend on the restaurant location and other factors, such as geographic and building code requirements, site availability, building size and destination etc. On average, development costs can range from $ 400K to $ 600K for a typical 400 sq meters (4300 sq feet)/150 seats restaurant. You must have a € 1 million in net worth and € 500K liquid assets for single unit development and $ 1 million liquid assets for multi-unit development in order to qualify. Financial requirements may be lower or higher depending on the transaction type.

 

5) How much is the franchise fee and when is it due?
The franchisee is required to cover a one-time entrance fee of € 80K for the first restaurant scaling down based on the number of restaurants that will be open. The fee is due prior to developing each new restaurant. 

 

6) How much is the royalty fee?
Rossopomodoro franchisees pay 5% of net sales every month. 

 

7) Are there any opportunities in my area?
As we continue our expansion, there are always new opportunities. Completing the Inquiry Form is the first step in the process in learning about these new opportunities. For further information  regarding your area of interest, contact us.

 

8) What is Rossopomodoro’s approach to non-traditional locations?
Rossopomodoro is actively growing its presence in non-traditional locations which include airports, train stations and malls. We welcome inquiries regarding non-traditional development as we are aggressively pursuing franchisees with access to non-traditional sites. 

 

9) What countries is Rossopomodoro open in?
We are opened in Italy, USA, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Japan, UK, Denmark, Iceland, France, Germany, Turkey. 

 

10) I have more questions about how to get started, who can I contact? 
If you have additional questions you can contact our franchise development department.

 

FRANCHISING INFO

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Daniele Russo
danielerusso@rossopomodoro.it

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