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Pizza Ranch
OK cowboy, smile when you say “pizza.” If you’re fixin’ to get into the pizza corral, take a look at Pizza Ranch. The restaurant features vittles such as appetizers, crispy ranch chicken and, in some locations, barbecue chicken, pizza with all kinds of toppings and a choice of three crusts, sandwiches, and a salad bar buffet. Carryout and delivery service is available. Pizza Ranch pardners (franchisees) should have a proven track record in business/management. The company provides franchisees with classroom and hands-on training as well as preopening in-store training for franchisees’ staff. In addition, franchisees receive startup and ongoing support, including management, operational, and marketing assistance.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1981 |
| Franchising since | 1984 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | Up to 90 (includes part-time employees) |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 17% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 156 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 155 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 145 | 0 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $789,600 - $1,893,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% |
| Net Worth | Determined by investment level |
| Liquid Capital | Determined by investment level |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |

