Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is a renowned New York-style pizza franchise, celebrated for its coal-fired brick oven pizzas. Established in 2003 beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, New York, Grimaldi’s has expanded to over 40 locations across the United States. The company is currently headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In April 2019, Grimaldi’s launched its domestic franchise program, inviting qualified operators to join its growing network.
The franchise offers a menu featuring hand-crafted pizzas, calzones, salads, and house-made desserts, including its legendary cheesecakes. Each location features a coal-fired brick oven, delivering an authentic taste that sets Grimaldi’s apart.
Grimaldi’s differentiates itself through its commitment to tradition and quality. The brand uses a custom water system designed to replicate New York City water, essential for achieving its signature dough taste. The open kitchen concept allows guests to witness the pizza-making process, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Grimaldi’s offers a comprehensive training program to ensure its franchisees and their teams are well-prepared to operate their restaurants. The training provided by the Franchisor includes the following structured components:
Grimaldi’s does not provide its franchisees with exclusive territorial rights under the standard Franchise Agreement. Each franchise is granted for a specific approved location, but the franchisor reserves the right to operate or license others to operate Grimaldi’s Restaurants in other locations, including non-traditional venues such as airports, casinos, and campuses.
Franchisees should also be aware that competition may come from other Grimaldi’s franchisees or company-owned locations in nearby areas.
Under the Development Agreement, franchisees may receive a form of limited exclusivity within a defined Development Territory, but this protection is conditional. The franchisor may revoke this exclusivity if the franchisee defaults on the agreement or fails to meet the development schedule.
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