Franchising
UNO Pizzeria & Grill debuts new franchise model
November 2, 2021
UNO Pizzeria & Grill has introduced a franchise concept that recreates the iconic look and feel of the brand's original Pizzeria UNO Chicago location.
The model will offer franchisees a customizable floor plan that allows them to take advantage of existing space and accommodate a variety of sizes. Franchisees will also have the ability to add additional takeout and delivery only locations to expand reach with minimal build-out costs. Pizzeria UNO debuted its first new concept restaurant in June in Highland, Indiana, according to a press release.
"Our new franchise concept with its highly configurable layout enables franchisees the ability to take advantage of existing spaces and opportunistic real estate which keeps build-out costs extremely low," Erik Frederick, UNO CEO, said in the release. "The customizable nature also enables each restaurant to have a unique feel vs. some of the cookie-cutter/one-size-fits-all nature of other brands. Our goal is to provide franchisees an opportunity to participate in one of the largest restaurant categories with a premium brand that has an attractive ROI."
The concept has already signed on three franchisees in 2021 and has plans for continued expansion heading into 2022. UNO is actively seeking franchisees to grow with this pizza-centric concept worldwide.
"The pizza market is booming right now as a standout success in the restaurant category, so there's no better time to make a move with our brand," Brett Larrabee, UNO's director of franchise development, said in the release. "With top territories available, there is a unique opportunity right now to be a part of an established major pizza brand."
