Pizza Man, He Delivers
Company Information
100 North Brand Boulevard, Unit 16 Glendale, CA 91203
To simplify the language in this Disclosure Document, “El Centro" or “company” means the franchisor El Centro Foods, inc. a California corporation incorporated on February 2, 1973, “You" means the person or legal entity who buys the franchise. If you are a corporation, partnership or other entity, “you” may also refer to your owners. El Centro; does business as “Pizza Man.” All of the outstanding shares of El Centro were purchased by Robert D. Ohanian, George Andreasian, Khachatour Avenessian and Garnik Der Ohanian on March 21, 1995. The group, assumed all management and executive duties of El Centro. El Centro’s principal business address is 100 North Brand Boulevard, Unit 16, Glendale, California 91203, telephone (818)766 4395. There are ho parent entities controliing the franchisor through one or more subsidiaries. El Centro has not had any predecessors or affiliates during the TO year period immediately.before El Centro’s most recent fiscal year.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
3/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $25,000 Maximum: $25,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $162,850 Maximum: $178,500
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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