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Top Franchise 1994 Opened our First Sam & Louie s Location 2001 Opened our First Sam & Louie s Franchise 2008 Ranked in PMQ s Top 200 2013 Ranked in Entrepreneur s Top 500 2015 Ranked by Franchise Gator as a Top Emerging Franchise 2016 Ranked by Franchise Gator as a Top Emerging Franchise Involvement & Recognition Sam & Louie s company, franchise opportunities and local community involvement have been featured in local, state and industry publications and various media sources. We are passionate about being a top leader in each of our communities to give back and show our local support as business owners.
The Sam & Louie s Story From vacuums to restaurants, I love to scale businesses and watch owner s succeed Tired of the corporate drama and micro-management in the infamous Ivory Tower, I decided after 17 years in the direct sales business to own a business of my own. The American Dream right? What was the most important thing to me though was my family and what kind of role could they play. This is where my daughter, Melissa comes into the picture. After college, she had decided too that corporate America wasn t for her and her best times were spent working at a local pizza restaurant. She came to me one day and said How about pizza? Everyone loves pizza! This is where I came in with a Brilliant, let s do it! So, in April of 1994, we opened our first location, which is still operating successfully today. So Who are Sam & Louie anyway? One day I was driving down the road and finally it hit me, Sam & Louie s. Great name, great people so it was perfect! My father s name was Sam and my wife s father s name was Louie. Sounds like a couple of NY mobsters right? Keeping in line with the family operated business that we set out to create, we chose a name with real family meaning. Family and key employees is what we started with and continue to believe in. My son Michael and daughter Melissa are very involved with growing the business in many different facets.the restaurant was a quick success and something my family and I became very passionate about. This passion spread and we were suddenly being asked for the concept to be franchised. Since I have a passion for helping other s succeed we sat down at our first office (a six-top table in the dining room of the pizzeria). By 2001, we were officially a franchise. We have welcomed many different owners and communities into our family and have been overwhelmed by their support to continued success. Through this process, we grew to find our customer s really were responding to all of our Italian food and we re-branded in 2016 as Sam & Louie s Italian Restaurant. We have found that smaller communities really need that nice restaurant that has choices in food, great customer service and an awesome atmosphere. That is exactly what we look for in franchisees...passion for offering their community something unique and involvement locally. We currently have family restaurants throughout the states of Nebraska,Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin and Montana. We look forward to talking with you about growing with our family of franchisee s. Greg Nolan, Founder
Company Culture It s important for us to pick the right partners for our family of owners. When your partners believe in your concept and in you, then they usually pick up on the attitude and strategy of success within the organization. It starts with a great fit of an owner, but trickles all the way down to selecting the right managers to help select the right team members to have on the team. Attitude of positivity, high energy and a big heart for their community. We care about every person in our family of partners from the owners to the dishwashers and want them to feel that they are supported and cared about. We provide a Franchisee Liaison who is available by phone or email at all times as well as visits our restaurants quarterly, or when requested to help with any issues from staffing to marketing, the assistance is there for them. Our goal is to preserve our culture by helping develop each relationship with our owners and managers with our continual visits and support. We believe our culture is not learned thru training manuals and policies, but rather taking care of the people behind the outstanding customer service experience. We feel that when a guest comes to one of our restaurants, they will be blown away with great service, supreme food choices and a great environment. Why will they be blown away? Because everyone in our large family of owners and employees are treated with respect and have fun when they are at work knowing that each one of them is important to the success of the dining experience. A happy employee ensures a happy customer experience!
The Sam & Louie s Support Team MICHAEL NOLAN Franchise Development Director Michael sets the direction for the franchise organization and our growth objectives. Michael guides Sam & Louie s franchise ownership candidates through the application and discovery process. He is available to answer all your questions and provide a wealth of information on all things Sam & Louie s. Michael will assist you with the site selection, lease negotiation, restaurant design, construction management and furniture/equipment ordering and installation - all steps along the way to getting your Sam & Louie s operational. MELISSA NOLAN Franchise Field Support Representative and Training Facility Representative The inspiration behind the start of Sam & Louie s, Melissa now works as the office manager and bookkeeper for the franchise. Additionally, Melissa s hands on, daily involvement with the Corporate Training Facilities brings her the experience to the forefront of the Franchise R+D programs. DALE STAMM Senior Franchise Consultant & Director of Information Technologies Dale oversees and supports the Franchise Field Support Representative that you will be working with on a daily basis. As the primary Franchise Inspector, Dale is responsible for the compliance and contract enforcement. Dale also maintains and develops the company s technology systems. You will see Dale several times a year during your Store Inspection & Business Consultant Visits. Dale oversees and coordinates all the aspects of your training program, working to maintain the opening timelines outlined by the Development Department.
Growth Opportunities We have business opportunities to bring a Sam & Louie s Franchise to your own local community. We currently have locations in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Montana, Wisconsin and Kansas and look to grow in these states and open new markets in Missouri, South Dakota, Wyoming & Oklahoma. Of course if you are interested in other areas, we will welcome any conversation. The Building Sam & Louie s Italian Restaurant is well suited for many locations and we will work with you to diligently to analyze your community and location to assure we will have a mutually successful site for your size town. Our restaurants can be found in strip malls, stand-alone or leased space. A unit occupies approximately 2,000 to 3,400 square feet of floor space to adequately accommodate your guests. Franchise Building Options: New Construction Free Standing In-Line End-Cap Space No available space in town? Build your own Sam & Louie s! Build your own Sam & Louie s: If there is no available leasing space, you can purchase land and build a free standing Sam & Louie s. We have floor plans of different shapes and sizes to accommodate almost any lot in town. Conversions: If you are already an independent restaurant owner, you could transition to a Sam & Louie s Franchise Owner and leverage the brand strength of a growing system. Can t quite figure out how to take your business to the next level? Let Sam & Louie s help.
Franchise Investment Sam & Louie s Italian Restaurant is actively seeking qualified candidates to become part of our family as Restaurant Franchise Owners. Even if you have no previous franchising or restaurant experience, Sam & Louie s can help you own your own business. We have found that in smaller communities our menu represents not only fantastic pizza, but also the Italian restaurant in town. In larger cities, our unique atmosphere and exceptional food and service make us stand out from the crowd. A Sam & Louie s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria Franchise is tailored to fit any size community. The total investment depends on your location and size and space your are looking at. We will help you with this process working with lessors to negotiate as well. Franchise Timeline for Opening in as Soon as 120 Days Day 1: Fill out franchise application at and sign the FDD Day 15: Discovery day at the corporate office and a tour of the facilities Day 20: If approved, a franchise is awarded. Franchise agreement signed and franchise fee paid Day 30: Location Selected and lease signed Day 30-100: Construction Process Day 80: Training begins at one of our approved training facilities Day 110: Corporate crew arrives at your location to install furniture and equipment Day 115: Corporate training crew arrives at location and begins on-site training Day 120: OPEN and your Piece of the profit pie begins!
3 Reasons Why Military Make Great Franchise Owners Strong Leadership Skills Military veterans are used to operating in an extremely structured and teamoriented environment. They know how to give orders and delegate. Whether the franchise business requires managing a team of two or 200, veterans know how to lead, stay organized, and function under pressure. Adept at Following Systems Good franchisors lay out the steps for success in advance. The most successful franchisees are those that follow the guidelines set by the franchisor and that utilize all of the resources and support available to them. Veterans are skilled at taking orders and getting things done their lives oftentimes depend on it. Dedication and Perseverance Any business owner will tell you that no matter what type of product or service you sell, running a business is never easy. A commitment to the brand and a passion for success can make a huge difference in the overall prosperity of the franchise business. For veterans, hard work and commitment are a part of the job description. You d be hard pressed to find a person more dedicated than a veteran who has sacrificed for his or her country. Determination, dedication, and performance are ingrained in their work ethic.
More than Just Pizza We re well known for our delicious hand tossed, New York style pizza made with fresh toppings and ingredients but our menu consists of more than great pizza. Signature pasta entrees, fresh salads, juicy chicken sandwiches, burgers, hoagies, golden calzones and stromboli are featured to create the perfect Italian Eatery for the whole family. We also proudly serve a Gluten Free Menu. Quality Ingredients Hand tossed dough, made in-house daily and aged 24 hours Custom blend of high quality mozzarella and provolone cheeses 100% California vine-ripened and sun-nurtured tomatoes, packed fresh at the peak of growing season for sauce made fresh daily Fresh, never frozen vegetables Midwest sourced meat pizza toppings
The Benefit of Franchising The Franchising concept is an American economic success story. With over $800 billion in annual sales, 50% of all consumer purchases are made through a Franchise, with an estimated increase to 70% in years to come. Franchising could be your personal success story! The United States Department of Commerce reports that less than 5% of the nation s Franchises fail each year. Compare that to the Small Business Administration s records that 80% of all private businesses eventually fail, most within the first year. Franchising is a strategy that allows for the dynamic relationship of established business know-how and the entrepreneurial spirit. With our support, Franchising with Sam & Louie s could be YOUR personal success story!
Benifits of Franchising Business Plan Review Site Selection & Lease Negotiation Construction Bid Review Building Design Equipment & Furniture Package Restaurant Installation Crew Software & Licensing Support Operations & Marketing Training & Support Franchisee Liaison for continued consistent support and visits Staff Training and Support Technology Online Ordering and Mobile App Custom Franchisee Support Web Portal Training Video System Advanced P.O.S. (Point of Sale System) Live Web Reports Customized Marketing Ordering Systems Advanced Customized Digital Loyalty Program Multiple 3rd Party Delivery and Take-out Partners CRM for Business Catering Program Advanced Food Cost and Ordering Systems Training & Support 10 to 15 Day Training Program at Corporate Headquarters On-Site Training prior and during Opening Frequent Follow Up Visits Annual Franchise Meeting for all owners and managers Regular support visits to store for continued training, events, marketing support and business consultation. Quarterly Store Inspections to assure quality control
Marketing Systems & Training Community Partnerships and Networking Customized Loyalty Program Grass Roots Marketing Support Advanced Catering Program Marketing campaigns focused on the customers experience! DELIVERING Customer Focus Loyalty Program focused on earning points for repeat visits Comments and Review System In-store and Table Top Displays In-Store Brand Standards and Appearance The Customer Experience YOUR HOME! DELIVERING FRESH TO YOUR DOOR! Online Ordering and Delivery Available at: SamandLouiesPizza.com Marketing & Advertising Support Services Menus, Take-out Menus, Kids Menus and Catering Menus Customized for each location Website and Online Services Social Media Support Graphic Design Services Public Relation Services Media Buying and Placement Database & Email Club Management Private Communication Portal for Franchisee Family of Owners Training of new initiatives and trends Advanced Marketing Ordering Portal DOWNLOAD APP CALL 402-426-9590 WEBSITE SamandLouiesPizza.com E V E R Y DAY 5-9 P M N O D E L I V E R Y C H A R G E 1995 Ridge View Rd. Blair, NE 68008 VI P I. Caterin.. g Date Januar y 25th 4:30-7:0 0pm 110 W 4t h St. Allianc e, NE 69 301 (308) 76 1-1300 We can Ple ase RS create an event VP to Ky local and with a lee 720-5 full me will del 56-1271 nu of dif iver to your eve ferent or (308) foods, nt, set 761-1313 and lea up and ve creatin assure Visit Sa that you g the me mandl r guests mories ouiesp have a to you! great din We are izza.com ing exp for mor erience! e in fo. PIZZA A Gift For You! Good For: Organization: Valid at: Authorized by: Expires: SamandLouiesPizza.com Franchise opportunities available. We know that marketing your business has many facets to it and each community operates individually. Marketing is not always cookie cutter in its design, and we work individually with each owner to assure we are communicating local ownership. Not valid with any other offers, coupons, special discounts, or with daily specials. Limit 1 offer per group. No cash value and no cash back. Acceptance and policies vary by locations. Cannot be used to purchase gift cards, alcohol or as gratuity. Void if copied or altered from original.
What Does it Take Strong Community Ties Reliability Leadership Skills Good Judgment Desire to Improve Your Community Restaurant Experience is NOT Required Previous Business Ownership and/or Sales Experience is a HUGE Plus Reliability Are you reliable and work conscientious? Good franchisees tend to be reliable and solid individuals who are careful but not necessarily risk adverse. Leadership Skills Do you have some business skills? Franchisors tend to look for franchisees that have developed certain life and business skills. Dealing with people, leading a team, communicating with others will count in your favor as you will be the boss of your own business. Good Judgement Every business carries a risk, some more than others. But with franchising, the franchisor will do what they can to help eliminate possible threats and guide you on your way to franchise success. However, as a successful franchisee you must have good judgment to assess whether or not something is considered worthy of a risk or not. Good Communicator Before making any decisions about entering into a franchise opportunity, franchisees should make sure they talk everything over with their family and loved ones. After the franchise is agreed upon and supported by all involved, the franchisee must maintain effective communication links between family and franchise; franchisee and franchisor; franchisee and suppliers, staff, customers etc. Excellent communication skills are a necessary element of a successful franchise operation. Financial Awareness Have you got the necessary finances to set up a franchise? A good franchisee will have the necessary start up and investment finance set up prior to any franchise agreement. Good at Networking Are you good with people? All businesses have customers. We are fortunate to offer great food, service and atmosphere to your community. You and your staff will be the voice of your business. It is important to be at community events to promote your business.
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES If you like being in an exciting specialty food environment and have the ambition and desire to succeed as a business owner, a Sam & Louie s Franchise might be right for you! Michael Nolan Director of Franchising email: mn@samandlouiesnyp.com (833) 879-4506 SamandLouiesPizza.com SamandLouiesPizza.com