Overview
Round Table Pizza is the fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S. with over 500 restaurants in nine western states and five foreign countries. Headquartered in Concord, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, Round Table has built a reputation as the pizza brand of choice and market share leader in the most competitive and discriminating restaurant markets in the country. We are recognized throughout the West for gourmet taste, quality and menu innovation.
The key differentiator between Round Table and other branded pizza chains is our product. Every Round Table restaurant rolls fresh dough every day and tops every pie with fresh cheese and only the freshest ingredients. In this day and age of frozen dough, frozen cheese and frozen toppings, Round Table is unique in the pizza segment.
One of the major reasons for the success of the Round Table brand is our franchise owners and their strong commitment to product quality, service and proactive local community involvement. We are committed to franchising as our primary business model. Approximately 80% of Round Table restaurant businesses are owned and operated by franchisees.
Our evaluation and selection of new franchise candidates is based upon a number of different factors. We look for individuals with a track record of success in business, the ability to manage and develop people and strong customer service skills. Foodservice industry experience as an owner/operator or manager with P & L responsibility is strongly required.
Round Table is seeking qualified individuals who want to partner with a proven brand leader in the pizza segment to join our system.
The key differentiator between Round Table and other branded pizza chains is our product. Every Round Table restaurant rolls fresh dough every day and tops every pie with fresh cheese and only the freshest ingredients. In this day and age of frozen dough, frozen cheese and frozen toppings, Round Table is unique in the pizza segment.
One of the major reasons for the success of the Round Table brand is our franchise owners and their strong commitment to product quality, service and proactive local community involvement. We are committed to franchising as our primary business model. Approximately 80% of Round Table restaurant businesses are owned and operated by franchisees.
Our evaluation and selection of new franchise candidates is based upon a number of different factors. We look for individuals with a track record of success in business, the ability to manage and develop people and strong customer service skills. Foodservice industry experience as an owner/operator or manager with P & L responsibility is strongly required.
Round Table is seeking qualified individuals who want to partner with a proven brand leader in the pizza segment to join our system.
Products & Services
In 1959, armed with savings of only $1,800, William R. Larson opened his first restaurant in Menlo Park, California. He wanted to create a place where families could go to relax, to experience a real sense of community, and to share a superb pizza. Bill called his little restaurant Round Table Pizza Parlor.
By 1962, demand was extraordinary. With three locations already thriving, employees and customers saw an opportunity to expand Round Table through franchising. The hard work and dedication of these founding franchisees has driven our tremendous growth. After more than 45 years, we have expanded the Round Table family to more than 150 franchise groups operating some 500 restaurants.
Today, Round Table continues to serve up great tasting pizzas that customers crave. In fact, the phrase, “The Last Honest Pizza” describes our commitment to quality and authenticity. We roll our dough from scratch, add our fresh blend of three cheeses, and lavishly top our pizzas with only premium meats and garden fresh vegetables. We are also known for our unique specialty pizzas. Over the last 10 years, Round Table has introduced more than 30 successful new products, and we are considered a pioneer in pizza innovation.
By 1962, demand was extraordinary. With three locations already thriving, employees and customers saw an opportunity to expand Round Table through franchising. The hard work and dedication of these founding franchisees has driven our tremendous growth. After more than 45 years, we have expanded the Round Table family to more than 150 franchise groups operating some 500 restaurants.
Today, Round Table continues to serve up great tasting pizzas that customers crave. In fact, the phrase, “The Last Honest Pizza” describes our commitment to quality and authenticity. We roll our dough from scratch, add our fresh blend of three cheeses, and lavishly top our pizzas with only premium meats and garden fresh vegetables. We are also known for our unique specialty pizzas. Over the last 10 years, Round Table has introduced more than 30 successful new products, and we are considered a pioneer in pizza innovation.
Training & Support
Round Table’s Skills Training Program (STP) is a comprehensive management training curriculum designed to support the ongoing training needs and requirements of our franchisees. The program encompasses modules for new franchise owners and multi-unit operators, managers and assistant managers, shift managers and crew leaders and general crewmembers. Prior to opening, new franchise owners are required to successfully complete a one-week business planning and leadership class at our Concord, CA headquarters. In addition, new franchisees must complete 120 hours of field-based training, including operational certification.
Why Round Table Pizza Restaurant?
- A significant inventory of both “in-fill” territory and area development opportunities in California, the Northwest and Southwest regions.
- Multiple options to joining the Round Table system including building new restaurants, purchasing existing restaurants, area development agreements and non-traditional venues.
- Local and regional industry-leading support in operations, training, food safety, advertising, local store marketing, real estate, site selection, construction, equipment and purchasing.
- Round Table offers an opportunity to own your own business backed by Round Table support team.
- Round Table offers compelling portfolio diversification options and growth opportunity for franchisees of other food service concepts.
- Round Table offers an outstanding non-traditional license program for contract concessionaires.
Are You a Good Fit for Round Table Pizza Restaurant?
The Round Table application and candidate evaluation process is thorough and rigorous. We consider this process the foundation of our long-term commitment to the Round Table brand and our restaurant system. We have developed the following minimum qualifications to ensure that each new franchisee, and ultimately the Round Table franchise system as a whole, is as operationally sound and successful as possible. These qualifications apply to all new franchise candidates, regardless of whether they are seeking to develop new restaurants or acquire existing franchises:
- Foodservice industry experience as an owner/operator or manager with P & L responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people
- Customer service skills
- Strong business acumen and financial management skills
- $200,000 in unleveraged liquid assets
- $500,000 net worth
