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PieWorks Pizza by Design is an exciting, distinctive, fast casual concept. PieWorks takes a culinary
approach to pizza, offering distinctive specialty
pizzas featuring a wide variety of toppings not
traditionally found in mainstream pizza restaurants,
giving our guests the unique opportunity to explore
their creative side.
PieWorks is more than just pizza!
Our crisp
salads, oven-toasted sandwiches, hand-rolled
breadstix, zesty chicken wings and pasta dishes (made with 100% durum semolina)
provide choices for every appetite.
As part of the fast casual movement, PieWorks meets the consumer need for
convenience without sacrificing excellent service, superior food,
or an inviting atmosphere.
"Named #42 of the Top 100
Independents for 2010"
Pizza Today
"Best Pizza in America"
Magellan Press
"PieWorks Thinks Outside
the (Pizza) Box"
Shreveport Times
What are the minimum requirements to qualify to be a PieWorks franchisee?
Financial & Experience Requirements:
 $500,000 Net Worth
 $100,000 Liquid Assets
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A qualified franchisee should have either business ownership and/or management experience in
a restaurant or retail arena.
How much will I pay for franchise fees, royalties, and marketing?
Initial Franchise Fee = $50,000
Monthly Royalties = 4% of Gross Sales
Marketing = 3% of Gross Sales
How long does it take to get approved as a franchisee?
Franchisee approval usually takes a few weeks. Approval of a franchise location usually takes 2-3 more
weeks once the site has been identified.
How long will I have to build my restaurant?
Generally, once your area has been approved and you have signed a Franchise Agreement, you have
one year to open your restaurant.
Who will build out my restaurant?
You are responsible for the construction of your restaurant. However, PieWorks has a Construction Manager who will help facilitate the initial build out. PieWorks also provides you with construction and design
plans, equipment recommendations, etc. - all designed to make the process as pain free as possible.
What kind of training does PieWorks offer?
You and/or your operator are required to attend a PieWorks training program before your restaurant
opens. Our training program take anywhere from 3 – 6 weeks. Your training will be conducted in a certified training restaurant. PieWorks will pay for the cost of your training, however, you will be responsible
for all other costs such as travel, food, and lodging for your operations team.
What other support can I expect from Pieworks?
We will provide you with both marketing and purchasing support. Our list of approved food vendors
gives your single restaurant the purchasing power of a multi-unit restaurant facility. We also provide
continuing quality assurance reviews that will help insure that your restaurant stays in compliance with
PieWorks operating standards.
Request franchise application from David McAllister, CFO of
PieWorks Pizza By Design, by email, at
david.e.mcallister@gmail.com
See Franchise Disclosure Document for additional information. The PieWorks name, logos, and marks are the
trademarks of Doughmaster, LLC. PieWorks Pizza by Design, P.O. Box 4620, Shreveport, LA 71134