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Vapiano
Vapiano offers a bit of Italy with a twist. Specializing in fresh, casual Italian food, the restaurant chain, with its urban upscale Italian décor, serves made-to-order fire-roasted pizzas, fresh, house-made pasta, hand-tossed gourmet salads, desserts, and beverages. So what’s the twist? It’s the method of ordering. Customers order their food or drinks from the bar or from the individual pizza, pasta, or salad stations with the swipe of a “chip card.” Vapiano has locations worldwide. Management training is provided for franchisees along with support such as site selection, construction/design, information technology, purchasing/distribution, and marketing assistance and access to franchise business consultants.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 2001 |
| Franchising since | 2004 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 15 - 25 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | Yes |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 100% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2009 | 2 | 50 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 31 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 15 | 8 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $868,850 - $1,582,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
| Net Worth | $2,500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $1,000,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
