Franchising

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria inks master franchise agreement for Canada

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February 11, 2022

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria has inked a master franchise deal with Canadian company The Patel Group led by hotelier GK Patel, according to a press release.

This marks the first master franchise agreement for Big Mama's & Papa's, which plans to have 52 franchise locations throughout the Canadian province of Ontario — with at least two planned to open this year.

Big Mama's & Papa's puts a strong emphasis on franchising. The chain offers opportunities and hands-on training teaching interested entrepreneurs everything they need to know about the booming pizza business, as well as newly introduced restaurant size models and designs — from full-size to express-size — which have already fueled significant interest in both domestic and international franchise growth.

Other franchise opportunities include area development programs, from three to 15 restaurants, and master franchise agreements providing exclusive city, country and state territory development rights. Big Mama's & Papa's Franchisee Program offers incentives for U.S., military veterans, and all California-based franchise owners provide ongoing support to The Leukemia Society.

"Always at the forefront of modern technology and innovation, each of Big Mama's & Papa's contemporary locations redefine the traditional restaurant experience — implementing fast-moving software to deliver better and more streamlined service for guests and franchise operators, alike. Already in 2022, the chain has launched a restaurant technology upgrade program specifically designed around customer service, featuring top TV menu systems, POS system upgrades, enhanced online ordering capabilities, digital marketing communications programs, and so much more," Erik Stroman, EVP, franchise development for Big Mamas & Papas Franchising, LLC, said in the release. "I am constantly inspired by this Company's commitment to innovation, and seeing how rapidly it has embraced the implementation of modern tech is just one of the many reasons I am proud to be part of this organization."

"The food industry — and pizza, in general — has enjoyed tremendous growth over the last year, with diners eager for increasingly more convenient options that are both healthy, delicious, and affordable," Sam Wadera, managing partner of the Patel Group, said in the release. "This is a landscape that has incredible potential, and The Patel Group is excited to enter into it with the Big Mama's & Papa's team. Their success is undeniable, fueled in no small part by their keen ability to adapt and cater to a diverse clientele with a wide-range of tastes and needs. We look forward to working with them as we begin launching locations throughout Ontario."

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria is based in California and operates 15 restaurants.