About La Pino'z Pizza Franchise
La Pino'z Pizza is an international pizza franchise that began offering franchise opportunities in the United States in 2024.
The brand is known for its wide variety of pizza flavors, generous toppings, and value oriented pricing, with a menu that blends international pizza styles with bold flavor combinations.
La Pino'z has established a strong presence in international markets and is now expanding into the U.S.
La Pino'z Pizza Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $100,000 to $750,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 3% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Revenue for all La Pino’z Restaurants located within your Authorized Territory | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $214,000 – $1,248,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $214K–$1.2M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (3% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Revenue for all La Pino’z Restaurants located within your Authorized Territory) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| License Fee | $100,000 | $750,000 |
| Restaurant Licensing Fee for First Subfranchised La Pino’z Pizza restaurant | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses while Training | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $1,000 | $20,000 |
| Business Office | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Storage and Product Delivery Expenses | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| Initial Inventory of Products for First Subfranchised La Pino’z Restaurant | $20,000 | $120,000 |
| Insurance | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,500 |
| Professional Services | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3-month period after commencing Master Franchise Business | $5,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 5% of the purchase price paid by the assignee, up to $200,000, plus any other administrative costs |
| Renewal Fee | Greater of 1/2 of the License Fee you paid to us under the Master Franchise Agreement or 1/2 of the then-current license fee we would charge for the Authorized Territory at the time of the renewal/extension |
| Technology Fee | $2,000 - $5,000 annually |
| Audit Fee | $2,000 per audit; plus the full costs and expenses of each such audit if it reveals a discrepancy or inaccuracy |
| Store Assessment Program Fees | Currently, $500 to $5000.00 per store, per year, although could be more if quarterly assessments lead to additional assessments |
| Relocation Fees for Relocated Subfranchised La Pino’z Pizza restaurant | 50% of any store licensing fee, initial franchise fee, or relocation fee payable by a Subfranchisee |
| Transfer Fees for Transferred Subfranchised La Pino’z Restaurants | 50% of any transfer fee payable by a Subfranchisee |
| Product Purchases | Will vary depending on Products purchased and then-current pricing |
| Late Payment Interest | Lesser of 1 1/2% per month or maximum contract rate permitted by law |
| Initial Training Fee for Additional or Replacement Trainees | Currently, $5500 per trainee |
| Re-Training Program Fee | $1,000 per re-training program |
| Requested Additional Opening Support Services | Our then-current fee, plus all related costs and expenses we incur |
| Requested Assistance with Local Campaigns You Initiate | Reimbursement for all costs and expenses we incur |
| Compensation for Unauthorized Distribution or Sale of Supplies | Our reasonable costs and expenses in administering your breach plus an administration fee of 15% of our costs and expenses |
| Compensation for Unauthorized Transfer | Up to $100,000 for each breach |
| Indemnification | Amount of certain liabilities and damages (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by us or our affiliates, or other related parties |
| Enforcement Expenses | Will vary under the circumstance |
| Compensation for Development Delays | An amount up to the then-current Restaurant Licensing Fee you are required to pay us for each La Pino’z Pizza restaurant multiplied by the number of La Pino’z Pizza restaurants short of the applicable Initial Development Quota |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Cost and premiums, plus an administrative fee of 5% of the insurance premium |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 10 days long |
| On-the-Job Training | 80 hours |
| Training Location | New Jersey or Taiwan or another location, or online remotely |
| Additional Training | The franchisor has the right to require master franchisees to dispatch a training supervisor or district manager to attend a re-training program for five to seven days in New Jersey, USA or at another location, or online remotely, for a $3500 fee per program. Master Franchisee is responsible for transportation, lodging, meals, wages, and benefits. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Conditional protection |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | The Authorized Territory will not include any airports or other transportation terminals, sports arenas, stadiums and facilities, hospitals, schools, college and university campuses, corporate campuses, corporate cafeterias, health clubs, military bases, casinos, convention centers, theme and amusement parks, a department within an existing retail store, hotels, grocery stores, mall kiosks or enclosed shopping centers, fairs or festivals, or other similar types of locations that have a restricted trade area or that serve a captive audience (“Non-Traditional Locations”) located within the geographic boundaries of the Authorized Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10-year term |
| Renewal Term | One renewal term of 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | Greater of 1/2 of the License Fee you paid to us under the Master Franchise Agreement or 1/2 of the then-current license fee we would charge for the Authorized Territory at the time of the renewal/extension |
| Renewal Conditions | You must give us written notice of your intent to renew within 180 to 360 days before the initial term of the MFA expires, you and your affiliates are not in default of any material provision of the MFA or any other agreement with us or our affiliates and, and you and your affiliates have generally complied with all material provisions in these agreements, you successfully complete or agree to successfully complete any additional training we require, you pay the renewal fee, at our request, you sign our then-current master franchise agreement, the terms of which may differ materially from the MFA, you and your owners sign a general release (subject to state law), and you comply with any other reasonable conditions we prescribes. You will only be able to renew your Operating rights if you previously lost your Development Rights or if we and you cannot agree on a development schedule and corresponding development quotas for the first 5 years of the potential renewal term. |
| Transfer Fee | 5% of the total purchase price paid by the assignee for Master Franchisee’s rights or obligations under this Agreement, or any Controlling interest in Master Franchisee, such transfer fee not to exceed USD Two Hundred Thousand Dollars (USD $200,000), plus any other administrative costs deemed reasonably necessary |
| Transfer Conditions | Conditions include (i) attendance of required training by transferee, (ii) payment of transfer fee, and (iii) execution of a general release by you and your owners (subject to state law). |
| Termination for Cause | Breach of Master Franchise Agreement and other grounds, including failure to make payments, breach of obligations, assignment/transfer inconsistencies, or participation in crime/criminal offense. Automatic termination for receiver appointment, assignment for benefit of creditors, bankruptcy proceedings, liquidation or dissolution. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the Master Franchise Term and for 2 years after transfer, expiration or termination |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, Master Franchisee Parties (owners, guarantors, affiliates, key employees) may not participate in, instruct, own, or enter into a partnership with tea stores similar to La Pino’z Restaurants or other businesses with substantially similar services/products in Canada, the United States, or countries where La Pino'z operates, or take actions causing brand confusion. For 2 years after termination/expiration, the same restrictions apply within the Authorized Territory or within a 5-mile radius of any La Pino’z Restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | We do not require you to personally participate in the operation of your Master Franchise Business, but recommend that you do so. However, to maintain high quality standards, you are required to hire a full-time employee (a “Quality Controller”) whose responsibilities will be solely to (i) establish, implement and monitor food safety and quality policies, (ii) establish measurable food safety and quality objectives, (iii) ensure compliance with quality and food safety policies and procedures at all La Pino’z Pizza Restaurants with the Authorized Territory, and (iv) develop and implement business continuity policies. Your Quality Controller must successfully complete to our satisfaction all training that we prescribe. Your Quality Controller may, but is not required to, have any ownership interest in you. |
| Required Suppliers | You must only purchase, and must ensure that your Subfranchisees only purchase, all supplies required for the preparation and sale of the Products, and all equipment, including machines and a technology system (including computers and a point-of-sale system, related hardware and software, and a video surveillance system), and other materials required for or as part of the operation of La Pino’z Restaurants (including store assessment programs), as we may specify or prescribe from time to time (all the foregoing to be collectively referred to as “Supplies”), only from Franchisor or Designated Suppliers. You must purchase all Products from us for resale to your Subfranchisees, and your Subfranchisees must purchase all Products to be used and sold from their La Pino’z Restaurants from you, and not us or our affiliates. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may not, and must ensure that your Subfranchisees do not, distribute, sell, resell, supply, license, sublicense, lease, rent, loan, market, provide access to, make available or transfer any Supplies to any third party. Except as described above, you may not request alternatives to the Supplies, nor alternative suppliers of the Supplies other than us or the Designated Suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor and/or its Affiliates make available to Master Franchisee the Products, and may make available to Master Franchisee and Subfranchisees other products and services for use in La Pino’z Restaurants on the sale of which Franchisor and/or its Affiliates may make a profit. Franchisor further advises Master Franchisee that Franchisor and its Affiliates periodically may receive consideration from suppliers and manufacturers, including Designated Suppliers, respecting sales of products or services to Master Franchisee or Subfranchisees or in consideration for services provided or rights licensed to such parties. Master Franchisee agrees that Franchisor and its Affiliates will be entitled to all such profits and consideration. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your notes, leases or any other obligation. |
La Pino'z Pizza Franchise Earnings — Item 19
La Pino'z Pizza does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
La Pino'z Pizza Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
La Pino'z Pizza System Growth
La Pino'z Pizza currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by MUHAMMAD ZUBAIRY, CPA PC for year ending December 31, 2023.
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