About D’Avolio Franchise
D'Avolio is a restaurant and specialty retail franchise offering a diverse menu of pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and antipastos alongside a curated selection of gourmet olive oils, vinegars, spices, and other premium food items.
The franchise fee is $35,000, and the company has been franchising since 2020.
The dual concept of prepared food and specialty retail creates multiple revenue streams under one roof.
D’Avolio Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$152K
Average Investment
$219K
Maximum Investment
$286K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Revenues (National Advertising Contributions), 1% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising), Up to 1% of Gross Revenues (Regional Advertising Cooperative) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $151,900 – $286,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $152K–$286K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Revenues (National Advertising Contributions), 1% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising), Up to 1% of Gross Revenues (Regional Advertising Cooperative)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $25,000 | $95,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $3,500 | $10,500 |
| Utility Deposits | $500 | $2,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $40,000 | $75,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $9,000 | $15,000 |
| Insurance | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Signage | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies | $400 | $500 |
| Computer Equipment (Hardware, Software, POS System, etc.) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Pre-Opening Expenses | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Training | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Licenses & Permits | $500 | $1,000 |
| Legal & Accounting | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds – three months | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee | $0 to $1,000 (annual for maintenance, updating, upgrading, or support contracts) |
| Audit Fee | All costs of inspection and audit (if due to non-compliance or understatement by 3% or more) |
| Late Fees | $50 |
| Interest | 15% per annum |
| Insurance | Amount of premium paid by D’Avolio Franchising, LLC plus 20% (if franchisee fails to purchase) |
| Additional Training and Conventions | $300 per day plus travel expenses for additional onsite support; $300 per attendee for additional training, national conventions, or new/replacement managers |
| Interim Franchise Royalty Fees | Franchisor’s then-current Royalty Fee plus 2% |
| Relocation Fee | Variable (reimbursement for franchisor's costs) |
| Step-In Right Expenses | Amounts will vary |
| System Standard Violation | All costs of inspection and audit |
| Cost of Enforcement | Cost including attorney fees (if franchisor prevails) |
| Indemnification | Cost including attorney fees |
| Sales/Use Taxes | Variable |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Up to 2 weeks or less |
| Classroom Training | 20 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 51 Hours |
| Training Location | Buffalo, New York (franchisor's location) |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may provide additional training programs and host national conventions, which franchisees may be required to attend. Fees may be charged for additional training programs. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | 3-mile radius from the Site or a population of at 75,000 persons |
| Description | Franchisees are granted a protected territory, defined as a 3-mile radius from their approved storefront site or an area with a population of 75,000 persons. Within this territory, the franchisor agrees not to operate or license other D’Avolio businesses. However, franchisees may face competition from the franchisor or its affiliates through other channels of distribution (e.g., internet sales, catalog sales), Special Venues (e.g., malls, military bases), or Special Accounts (customers not confined to a single territory). |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisor is still offering franchises; franchisee provides written notice 6-12 months prior; no default; right to possession of site or suitable substitute; refurbish business to current standards; sign then-current franchise agreement (terms may differ); pay Successor Franchise Fee; comply with current qualifications and training. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | All outstanding obligations paid; transferor's compensation subordinated to franchisor's rights; transferee signs written assumption; transferee meets franchisor's educational, managerial, business, moral character, credit, and financial standards; transferee signs then-current franchise agreement and ancillary agreements; transferee completes initial training; pay transfer fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various defaults, including failure to pay sums, failure to perform provisions, failure to operate in compliance, failure to secure site/open business within limits, repeated training failures, failure to submit reports, abandonment, selling unauthorized products/services, infringing on other territories, failing System Standards, bankruptcy, receiver appointed, loss of site possession, failure to comply with laws, unauthorized transfer, business seized, unsatisfied judgment, adverse conduct by principals, false records/understating gross revenues, threat to public health/safety, or violation of covenants. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term and for two years after termination or expiration, franchisees (and principals) cannot own, maintain, engage in, or have any interest in a competing business (offering pizza, salads, sandwiches, oils, sauces, vinegar, soups, dressing, spices, caponata, tapenade, meatballs, or similar services) within 25 miles of any D’Avolio Franchised Business. They also cannot solicit customers of their former franchise for two years. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Franchisees are not required to personally participate in the direct operations of the business, though it is strongly recommended. However, a designated full-time manager, approved by the franchisor, must devote their full time and energy to the business and successfully complete initial training. This manager is not required to have an ownership interest. |
| Required Suppliers | D’Avolio Distribution, Inc. (affiliate) is the sole exclusive supplier of soups, dressing, sauces, spices, caponata, tapenade, and meatballs. Franchisees must purchase all food products from designated or approved suppliers and use Toast for the POS system. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees may not purchase designated products and services from any suppliers other than those approved or designated by the franchisor. Franchisees may not contract with alternative suppliers for designated products or services. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None in 2021, but franchisor reserves the right to derive revenues from franchisees or vendors that provide services to D’Avolio in the future. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | No financing offered. |
D’Avolio Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$922K
Median Revenue
$922K
Revenue Range
$706K – $1.1M
Sample Size
2 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
D’Avolio Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordD’Avolio has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
D’Avolio System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
D’Avolio currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
D’Avolio Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a D’Avolio franchise ranges from $151,900 to $286,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
D’Avolio charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Revenues (National Advertising Contributions), 1% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising), Up to 1% of Gross Revenues (Regional Advertising Cooperative) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the D’Avolio Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from D’Avolio to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, D’Avolio franchise owners report average revenue of $922K and median revenue of $922K. This is based on a sample of 2 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
D’Avolio has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $151,900-$286,000, a 5% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $151,900 to $286,000 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $25,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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