Pizza Franchise FAQs

We prefer candidates with previous business or franchise experience or a management background to be to train Franchisees to successfully duplicate our system, so we are seeking individuals who possess good business acumen and are committed to following our proven operating system. Of course, Franchisees must also possess the minimum financial qualifications necessary to fund the opening of their franchise.

For a Taproom location, the total estimated investment ranges from $476,000 to $981,500 (includes space, leasehold improvement costs, lease rates, and other similar expenses. Our Franchise Disclosure Document includes a detailed outline of the estimated initial investment.

The total estimated investment for a location without a taproom ranges from $331,000 to $748,800 size of the space, leasehold improvement costs, lease rates, and other similar expenses. Our Franchise Disclosure Document includes a detailed outline of the estimated initial investment.

Yes. Our Cost of Goods Sold is 19%, Employee Wages and Payroll Tax is 27%. Other Expenses (which includes rent, royalties and marketing contributions) is 35%. Income before Owner’s Salary is 19% (FDD published March 2022).

We estimate that the time required to open your franchise following the signing of the Franchise Agreement is 8 to 12 months. This includes the time required to select a site, negotiate the lease, complete leasehold improvements, complete our Initial Franchise Training, and hire and train your staff.

What types of locations are appropriate for a Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom franchise? your Smokin’ Oak Wood‐Fired Pizza & Taproom franchise. Ideally, the size of the space should range from 3,000 to 4,000 square feet for a taproom location and approximately 2,000 for a non-taproom location. We also highly recommend locations that include patio space for outdoor dining.

Please visit our website at smokinoakpizza.com/franchise to schedule an initial call with our Franchise Development Manager. We would like to learn more about your interest in Smokin’ Oak Pizza and discuss any initial questions you may have. Following our call, we will send you our comprehensive franchise brochure, which includes information about our award-winning concept, our management team, the training and support provided to our Franchise Partners, and a detailed outline of the initial franchise investment and next steps.