Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta is a Wisconsin-based pizza chain known for its signature pan-style pizza. Established in 1995 in Madison, Wisconsin, by Wayne Mosley and Roger Brown, the brand quickly gained a loyal following.
The company is now headquartered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and began franchising in 1995.
The franchise specializes in pan-style pizza, offering generous portions and a variety of toppings. Its menu also includes pasta dishes, salads, breadsticks, and its popular pizza-by-the-slice option. Rocky Rococo's unique slice boxes are designed to keep pizza hot and fresh, catering to customers looking for a quick, satisfying meal.
What sets Rocky Rococo apart is its focus on quality and consistency. The dough is made fresh daily in each restaurant, using a 17-hour preparation process that gives it a signature flavor and texture. Many of the locations are company-owned, allowing for tighter quality control and a stronger support system for franchisees.
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.
Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta provides a comprehensive training program to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills required to operate a successful location. The training is structured into the following key components:
Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta offers limited territory protection to its franchisees. According to the franchise disclosure document, the franchisor will grant a specific protected area within which it agrees not to operate or allow another franchisee to operate a similar business.
The size and scope of this territory are defined in the Franchise Agreement and vary based on market factors and location. However, this protection is not absolute.
Rocky Rococo reserves the right to sell products through alternative channels such as supermarkets, online platforms, or other distribution methods that may reach customers within a franchisee’s territory. Franchisees should carefully review their agreement to understand the exact terms and any exceptions that may apply.
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