Why Rapid Fired Pizza®?

Rapid Fired Pizza®  has an Amazingly Good, Amazingly Fast™ product, simplified operations and a low cost of entry. We utilize systems and equipment that enable the employees to produce an amazing product every time. Our pizzas are available on thin, pan or gluten free crusts with a choice of eight sauces, eight cheeses, eight meats, twenty veggies and twelve dipping sauces. We also offer craft and custom salads for those who are counting calories or watching their carbs. Where available, we encourage bottled beer and single serve wine.

The Concept

Rapid Fired Pizza® was started by experienced restauranteurs with a focus on streamlined operations, clear training systems for employees, and a very strong focus on unit economics. With in-house demographic analysis, customer information gathering, graphic design, marketing, architectural design, and real estate leasing, we are well positioned to support our franchisees. With extensive knowledge of all aspects of the restaurant industry and its customers, RFP is a recipe for success.

What is my first step?

Your first step is to determine if you have the funds to build a store. We do not offer financing. If financing is needed, you will would need to secure that before buying a franchise. We recommend local banks, credit unions and the Small Business Administration for financing.

What are the other steps?

1. Schedule a call to discuss the cities or areas you would like to develop.
2. Acquire funding as discussed above.
3. Schedule a visit to meet our team and check out a store.
4. Fill out a franchise application so we can determine if you are a good fit for our team.     
5. Buy a franchise.    
6. Find a location. Our Real Estate team will work with you and evaluate the demographics of sites for you. We will evaluate other factors to help increase your chances of choosing a successful location. We may also have some pre-approved sites.
7. Negotiating a lease. We highly recommend you use a qualified Real Estate attorney to represent you in lease negotiations. We will not negotiate your lease, though we do have a lease rider that can be helpful in addressing some basic concerns in a lease.
8. We will produce a set of floor plans, which includes design and decor drawings for your specific location. Your architect can then work from these drawings towards a permit ready set of architectural plans.
9. You will then hire a contractor to build your store. We will assist you in this.
10. We will coordinate your equipment and smallwares orders.
11. You and/or your operating manager will attend training.
12. We will walk you through the store development process by utilizing a new store opening checklist.
13. We will help you coordinate pre-opening advertising.
14. We will be there for your pre-opening and initial opening to help insure you get started off right.
15. Once you’re open, we will provide you with ongoing support.

How long will it take to open a store?

This is a difficult question to answer because all stores are different. Below is a general timeline of events leading up to store opening. Four to six months is a great rule of thumb from the time you sign a lease until you open, however sometimes it takes longer.

• 16 Days: The amount of wait time between receiving an FDD and being able to purchase a franchise.
• 1 Week to 1 Year: Finding a location can happen in a week, or sometimes it can take a year or more.
• 2 Weeks to 1 Year: Negotiating a lease can take a couple weeks to a year, depending upon landlord and negotiations.    
• 2 to 4 Weeks: Floor plans can take up to 2 weeks for a Phase 1 floor plan and then up to 2 weeks for a Phase 2 set. It can then take an additional 1-4 weeks for your architect to complete “permit ready architectural drawings”.
• 4 to 8 Weeks: Building permits in some cities are produced in as little as a week, other cities can take 2 months or more.
• 6 to 8 Weeks: If your contractor is really good and there are no delays, a store can be built in as little as 4 weeks, however, 6-8 weeks is more realistic. Unforeseen construction issues could add considerable time to build out.
• 1 to 2 Weeks: Expect to have in-store training last about a week after construction is completed prior to opening your location.
• 1 to 2 Days: Employee “live training” via a Friends and Family night or VIP event.
• Open the doors!

*This website and the franchise sales information found on this website do not represent an offer to sell a Franchise. The offer of a Franchise can only be made through the delivery of a Franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the Franchise Disclosure Document in those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell Franchises in those states until we have registered the Franchise (or exemption from registration) and delivered the Franchise Disclosure Document to the prospective Franchisee that complies with applicable law.