The Pie Hole Franchise Analysis

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The Pie Hole is graded based on our most recent FDD research!

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What is the upfront investment costs to be a franchise owner of a The Pie Hole franchise?

The Pie Hole has an initial franchise fee of up to $35,000, with a total initial investment range from $331,500 to $1,039,500.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
  • Total Investment: $331,500 to $1,039,500
  • Working Capital: $50,000 to $100,000
  • Royalty Fee: 6.0%

The initial investment of any franchised business includes multiple fees. Check out this franchise opportunity to better understand the specific costs required to purchase a The Pie Hole, such as franchise fees, leasehold improvement costs, pre-opening marketing, and equipment purchases. As a reminder, franchisors are required to provide you with details about all initial fees. These are not only fees that are actually paid, but also commitments to fees you are required to pay. Another important item to review is whether the initial fees are refundable or not. The franchisor must disclose what conditions any of the initial fees are refundable. A franchisor must also disclose a range of fees if its initial fees are not the same within the system. A careful review of the Item 5 initial fees will provide you answers needed to make a buying decision a The Pie Hole.

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How much does a The Pie Hole franchise owner make?

As with any new business, there needs to be a strong ROI and profit potential. The specific franchisee's income and the revenue from a The Pie Hole franchise depends on a variety of factors. One way to confirm the potential revenues or profits earned from a The Pie Hole franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their Franchise Disclosure Document. This is called a financial performance representation. This is an option for franchisors within their disclosure and approximately 68% of all franchisors that we have reviewed will disclose financial performance data within Item 19 of their FDD. Some franchisors may disclose limited information such as average gross revenues. This type of financial disclosure is not always helpful to assess profits for you directly. So review systemwide sales data with caution. As expected, usually profits and owner's salary are equitable to the overall size of the initial investment. The larger the initial investment, the larger return you should anticipate

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How many franchise locations does The Pie Hole franchise have?

As of the 2018 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 6 franchised The Pie Hole locations throughout the United States.

Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.

Are there any The Pie Hole franchises in my preferred location?

Based on 2018 FDD data, The Pie Hole has franchise locations in 2 states. There may be no locations in several states as each franchise plans their development strategy differently.

CA
NC

Based on our research The Pie Hole is expanding into new locations and might be available near you.

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Last Reviewed: 2018

The Pie Hole Franchise STATS

Total Investment
$331,500 - $1,039,500
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Franchise agreement
Initial Term
10 Years
Renewal Term
10 Years
Franchise outlet growth
2015
0
2017
6
Ongoing fees
Royalty
6.0%
ad fees
2.0%
# of franchised outlets
6

FAQS

Does this brand provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 502 hours. This includes 80 hours of classroom training, 422 hours of on-the-job training, and 0 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.


Online 0
On-the-Job 422
Classroom 80
Total 502

Does this brand offer Territory Rights?

The Pie Hole offers territory protections. For an explanation of territory rights, unlock this franchise for more details.

Do they have marketing and technology support in place?

No, The Pie Hole does NOT offer comprehensive support for franchisees.


How long ago did The Pie Hole begin franchising?

They began franchising in 2011. The average Coffee, Bakery and Snacks franchise began franchising in 2005.


Does The Pie Hole offer lending support?

No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.

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