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Initial investment
$577K - $1.2M
Units as of 2022
16 6.7% over 3 years

Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise.

Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage is a restaurant that serves Italian burgers, hot dogs, salads, and other dishes. Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage was established by Frank Radochonski, a man who has been working in the restaurant industry since he was a teenager.

The original Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage store opened in Palos Heights, Illinois, in 1980. Back then, Frank and his family members were the only employees. Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage experienced enough success to begin franchising in 2009. After that, it eventually grew and opened several locations in the Midwest United States. Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage is seeking to add more franchises in this area to its team.

Why You May Want to Start a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage Franchise

Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchises are expected to attempt to bring smiles to customers' faces, as well as a sense of fullness to their bellies. On a typical day, a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise begins slicing and grilling the beef in the morning and prepares various other sandwich toppings. Then, the restaurant is ready to open around 11 A.M., just in time for the lunch rush.

Opening a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise could offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

What Might Make a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage Franchise a Good Choice?

During a typical week, each Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage location sells many pounds of beef, as well as several gallons of handcrafted hot giardiniera. Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage’s 100% beef hot dogs may be a one-of-a-kind blend. It took several months to perfect the recipe that may only be available at Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage. Before being served, Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage grilled chicken may be marinated, tenderized, then charbroiled to ensure that it is both tender and flavorful.

To be part of Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchisees will also need to meet Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage’s set liquid capital requirements.

How To Open a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage Franchise

As you decide if opening a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

You may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchising team questions as part of your due diligence.

If awarded a franchise, franchisees may receive a great deal of support from the Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage brand throughout the franchising process. In addition to pre-opening training, franchisees could receive support through brand awareness, marketing, location finding, research, and construction.

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Company Overview

About Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage

Industry
Food
Founded
1980
Parent Company
Pop's Franchise Systems LLC
Leadership
Frank Radochonski, CEO
Corporate Address
7153 W. 127th St.
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Business Overview

Franchising Since
2009(14 years)
# of employees at HQ
6
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states: Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin

# of Units
16(as of 2022)

Information for Franchisees

Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
Initial Investment
$577,200 - $1,228,000
Cash Requirement
$150,000
Veteran Incentives
20% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee
3%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Term of Agreement
10 years
Is franchise term renewable?
Yes
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Financing Options

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Third Party Financing
Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training
150 hours
Classroom Training
10 hours
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?
Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022