Here’s How Much It Costs To Open A Del Forno Franchise In South Africa
Here’s How Much It Costs To Open A Del Forno Franchise In South Africa. As much as opening a franchise requires a franchisee to have the capital that will be able to find the venture from the beginning to the start of operations, it also requires a franchisee to be a person that will be able to take the business’s and make sure it grows to its expected potential. This is why all franchisees are carefully screened and undergo a selection process. To meet the company’s requirements, franchisees undergo a series of interviews and applications before the final approval of a new franchisee is given. The company looks for vibrant people with outgoing personalities who possess a passion for food and are financially stable and self-motivated.
To be eligible to open a Del Forno franchise, franchisees are required to pay an upfront fee o fR150 000. The Average set-up cost for the franchise is around R2.2 million and the recommended working capital is aroundR200 000. Franchisees are expected to make a minimum contribution of R1.1 million. The company also requires franchisees to pay a management services fee of 5%. Marketing and advertising are important tools in promoting the Del Forno brand. A number of different and exciting marketing activities are implemented to improve the awareness and growth of Del Forno as the “preferred Neighbourhood Pizzeria”.
All Del Forno outlets must be owner managed and approved franchisees receive comprehensive training, but they must also possess exceptional communication skills, be results-driven, retain their willingness to learn and, above all, be willing to work within the structured framework of the franchise system. Del Forno Franchising offers each new franchisee a full turnkey operation with back up and support. Once the market in a suitable area has been established and the site assessed, then lease and site negotiations, store development and employee selection begins.
The unique Del Forno brand is emphasised as it operates from a centralised kitchen and by making use of national suppliers to maintain quality control, standards and uniformity. Del Forno prides itself on a total commitment to customer service and excellence. Quality control, high standards and customer service are essential aspects of developing and maintaining a successful Del Forno brand. The company will conduct regular store visits to ensure that uniformity is upheld and provide opportunities for the operational staff to offer and implement support, in all aspects of the business.
