About Monical's Pizza Franchise
Monical's Pizza is a dine in restaurant franchise featuring pizza alongside an extensive menu of salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes.
The brand has been franchising since 1993 under Monical Pizza Corporation, building more than three decades of experience in delivering quality Italian American cuisine in a comfortable family dining environment.
The franchise fee is $45,000 for the first location and $30,000 for subsequent restaurants, with discounted rates available for qualifying company employees.
Monical's Pizza Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$487K
Average Investment
$810K
Maximum Investment
$1.1M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | At least 2% of gross sales (local), plus potential marketing fund contribution (currently none) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $487,050 – $1,133,400 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $487K–$1.1M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (At least 2% of gross sales (local), plus potential marketing fund contribution (currently none)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $45,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $2,000 | $14,400 |
| Utility Deposits | $500 | $4,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $25,000 | $400,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $275,000 | $365,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $16,000 | $20,000 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Insurance | $7,000 | $15,000 |
| Signage | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Training | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Dues & Subscriptions | $50 | $2,000 |
| Licenses & Permits | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Legal & Accounting | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $100,000 | $200,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Audit Fee | All costs and expenses associated with audit |
| Late Fees | 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by the law of the state where you are located, whichever is less |
| Approval of Products or Suppliers | All reasonable costs of evaluation |
| Insurance Policies | Amount of unpaid premiums plus our reasonable expenses in obtaining the policies |
| Relocation Assistance | Costs of providing relocation assistance |
| Customer Service | All costs incurred in assisting your customers |
| Systems Modifications | Not more than $50,000 during the initial term of the franchise and not more than $50,000 in any one renewal term |
| Substitute or New Manager Training/Additional Training | Currently, $500 per day plus your expenses in attending |
| Temporary Management Assistance | Currently, $500 per day, plus our expenses |
| Ongoing Training | Your expenses as well as your employees’ expenses in attending |
| Additional Operations Assistance | Currently, $500 per day plus our expenses |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Indemnification | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial training is approximately 12 weeks before opening. Ongoing training programs are provided during the term of the franchise. |
| Classroom Training | 130 |
| On-the-Job Training | 226 |
| Training Location | Our restaurant in Watseka, Illinois, or another location we designate. |
| Additional Training | We provide an initial training program before you begin operations and ongoing training programs during the term of the franchise. If you have to repeat initial training, we may charge you a fee. No tuition or training fees are assessed; attendance will not be required more than 2 times per year and will not exceed 4 days in any year. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Not specified, defined by a map attached to the Franchise Agreement and varies for development territories. |
| Description | The boundaries of the area are determined based on a variety of factors, including population, median population age, proximity to competitors, median income characteristics, proximity to other franchisees and natural, physical or political boundaries. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 3 additional terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must have substantially complied with the Franchise Agreement, made necessary capital expenditures, satisfied all monetary obligations, not be in default, given timely written notice of intent to renew, signed a current Franchise Agreement (which may have different terms), complied with current qualifications and training requirements, and signed a General Release. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor has not exercised right of first refusal; all obligations owed are paid; General Release signed; prospective transferee meets business/financial standards; transferee and owners sign current franchise agreement; copies of all transfer-related contracts provided; transfer fee paid; transferee and owners agree to be personally bound; transferee obtains third-party consents/approvals; transferee and owners sign Nondisclosure and Non-Competition Agreement; transferee's Designated Manager completes initial training; transferee obtains all necessary insurance. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate without opportunity to cure for: failure to select/establish site, failure of manager training, material misrepresentation, felony conviction, unauthorized use of manual/trade secrets, abandonment, unauthorized transfer, failure of manager supervision after death/incapacity, understatement of fees by >3% on 2+ occasions, bankruptcy, misuse of marks, failure to submit reports/pay fees on 2+ occasions, health/safety violation, engaging in reserved activity, non-compliance with laws after notice, breach of agreement/specifications on 2+ occasions, or default under other agreements. Curable defaults have specified cure periods (5, 10, or 30 days). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | Franchisee, owners, officers, directors, executives, managers, or professional staff are prohibited from owning or working for a competitive business within 25 miles of the franchise location or area of primary responsibility (whichever is greater), or within 25 miles of any other Monical’s restaurant. Also prohibited from soliciting customers, employees, or business associates of franchisor or any Monical’s restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchised restaurant must always be under the direct full-time day-to-day supervision of your designated manager, which will include you if you are an individual, or is an individual you select if you are a business entity. You must keep us informed at all times of the identity of your designated manager. If you must replace the designated manager, your replacement must satisfactorily complete our approved training program. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase your furniture, fixtures, equipment, including computer equipment, inventory and signage as specified in the MPC “Confidential Operations Manual”. These specifications include standards and specifications for appearance, quality, price, performance and functionality. If required by PRC, any such items or services shall be purchased only from “Approved Suppliers” that PRC designates or approves, which might include, or be limited to, PRC or an Affiliate. |
| Supply Restrictions | If you would like to use any goods or services in establishing and operating the franchised restaurant that we have not approved (for goods and services that must meet our standards, specifications or that require supplier approval), you must first send us sufficient information, specifications and samples for us to determine whether the goods or services comply with our standards and specifications or the supplier meets our approved supplier criteria. You must pay our expenses to evaluate goods, services or suppliers. We will notify you in writing if we revoke our approval of any services, goods or suppliers, and you must immediately stop purchasing disapproved services or goods, or must immediately stop purchasing from a disapproved supplier. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | 0 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your lease or other obligations. |
Monical's Pizza Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Monical's Pizza does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Monical's 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.
Monical's Pizza Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMonical's Pizza 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.
Monical's Pizza System Growth
Total Units
15
Franchised
12
Company-Owned
3
Monical's Pizza currently operates 12 franchised locations and 3 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 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
Transfers: 2 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 3 states: IL, IN, FL
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$3.3M
Net Income
$29K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Audited by FOX CPA GROUP, LTD. for year ending December 31.
Monical's Pizza Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Monical's Pizza franchise ranges from $487,050 to $1,133,400, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000 - $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Monical's Pizza charges a royalty fee of 4% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a At least 2% of gross sales (local), plus potential marketing fund contribution (currently none) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Monical's Pizza 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 Monical's Pizza to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Monical's Pizza does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Monical's Pizza has been franchising since 1993. The FDD shows an investment range of $487,050-$1,133,400, a 4% of Gross Sales royalty, and no 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 $25,000 - $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $487,050 to $1,133,400 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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