Join the Red Tomato Pies family!
Since 2010, Red Tomato Pies has been delighting customers with fresh, delicious pizzas made from proprietary recipes and high-quality ingredients. Founded by Jason and Amber Akeson, our pizzeria offers a full menu of mouthwatering options, earning loyal fans and consistent growth year after year.
Established in 2010, we offer a proven business model, proprietary recipes, and strong brand support for passionate entrepreneurs looking to join our growing family. Explore the franchising process and take the first step toward owning your own Red Tomato Pies location today!
The Franchise Process
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THE FIRST SLICE
Our team wants to hear from you! To get started, fill out the form and let us know your level of interest.
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MEET AND GREET
The team wants to meet you. We will schedule a virtual or in-person meeting to go over additional questions and details.
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TRY A BITE AT RED TOMATO PIES
Get ready to explore a Red Tomato Pies location up close and personal. Discovery Day is the time to ask questions and get a feel for our operation.
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REVIEW THE FDD
Next, our team will send you a copy of the Red Tomato Pies Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review. You will have 14 days to review the document.
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APPLY FOR FINANCING
Approach a financial institution of your choice to secure a loan, or connect with the Red Tomato Pies team for our connections to help you raise the capital you need.
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EMBRACE THE SECRET SAUCE
Once we have all decided to move forward, you will review our FA (franchise agreement), sign the appropriate documents, and make your franchise ownership official. You are now a Red Tomato Pies franchise partner!
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STEP INTO TRAINING
We want to ensure your success and that all starts with a strong training program. Anything you need to know about operating, launching, and sustaining a Red Tomato Pies we will teach you. Once you launch, our field support team is always here to help!
30K
Franchise Fee
5% of Gross Sales
Royalty
1% of Gross Sales
Corp Advertising
2%
Local Advertising
What We Expect From our franchisees
Excitement About Operating a Restaurant
Perfected Customer Service Skills
Good With Time and Schedule Management
Strong Work Ethic, Discipline, and Integrity
Understanding of Cost Management
Excellent Staff Hiring and Management Abilities
Business Acumen and Management Skills
Meets Financial Requirements
What to Expect from us
A Unique Red Tomato Pies Company Culture
Ongoing Research and Development
Strategic Marketing Plans and Ad Campaigns
Easy-to-Follow Recipes and Ops Manual
Access to our Franchise Support Team
In-Depth Initial Training
Proven Business Model
Exclusive Territory
We Provide the secret sauce of success
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PROPRIETARY RECIPES
Our leadership team has worked hard to create a menu that showcases classic flavors that any pizza connoisseur can appreciate, including unique combinations for our meat pizzas, chicken pizzas, Hawaiian and veggie pizzas. Founders Jason and Amber Akeson ensure that everything meets their rigorous standards. High quality ingredients are the cornerstone of every recipe we do, meaning unique tastes that are incomparable!
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PROVEN MARKETING TACTICS
Our brand thrives on grassroots marketing and word-of-mouth referrals. Our team provides design collateral and marketing plans to continue to gain footing in your market!
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LOCATION ASSISTANCE
Choosing the right location for your Red Tomato Pies store that draws in foot traffic is one of the keys to great business! As you seek out the location best for you, our team will visit and help choose the best store conducive to our concept.
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ONGOING SUPPORT
One of the most important perks of investing in our franchise is our ongoing support. From keeping processes smooth operationally to helping grow the business based on the latest research, our team is here for you! A field support consultant is always just a phone call away.
What Does it Take to own a red tomato pies?
① Estimated initial investment is between $500,000 to $825,000
② Liquid Cash Assets Of $280,000
③ Net Worth of $400,000
④ Adequate credit score to finance as needed
Franchise Insights & Answers
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Regulations prohibit us from making any earnings claims on our site. For more exact numbers within our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), fill out the initial contact form.
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Yes! Territories are based on a population of 30,000 to 60,000 people.
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Our franchise fee is $30K, with an initial investment ranging from $500K to $825K. Some of the fees that our franchise partners can expect to pay are a Royalty fee of 5% of gross sales, a Local Advertising Expenditure of 2% of gross sales, and a Corporate Marketing Fund of 1% of gross sales.
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Our franchisees must have a keen understanding of cost management, high personal standards, great customer service abilities, and a grasp of the restaurant industry. We want franchisees who can meet the basic financial requirements of $280K in liquid assets and a net worth of $400K.
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Our franchisees gain support in all areas pertinent to operating a successful, thriving Red Tomato Pies franchise. Ongoing support includes — but is not limited to — administrative support, tech troubleshooting, advertising and marketing guidance, pricing guidelines, refresher training, accessible field support, and more!