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2017 Annual Edition FOOD QUALIFICATIONS “ Old Chicago is experiencing tremendous growth and I’m thrilled to be part of its success” SITE ASSISTANCE A growing brand with more than two decades of successful franchise partnerships and experience in working with some of the biggest names in the industry on site selec- tion and development, we’ll work with you to find the right location for your restaurant. Our support ranges from lease agreements to facility design and operational training, ensuring you’re equipped to successfully operate your location. DEMOGRAPHICS Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is seeking multi-unit operators with business, man- agement, foodservice and/or restaurant experience. The brand is targeting growth and seeking qualified candidates in markets such as Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, South Carolina and Texas among others. - John Johnson, Franchisee OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is a leader in the casual dining restaurant segment, specializing in the best local and regional craft beer, serving handcrafted pizza and dis- tinctive taproom fair. Founded in 1976, the crave-able Old Chicago menu has played a complementary role to the vast craft beer selection, a concept differentiator to this day. With over 30 craft beers on tap, Old Chicago operates in 24 states with more than 109 restaurants nationwide. In 2016, Old Chicago achieved record high system-wide revenue, reporting nine consecutive quar- ters of positive transaction and average unit volume of $2.8 million. RANKINGS & AWARDS • Named a Top 200+ franchise by Franchise Times magazine • Ranked by Entrepreneur magazine as a top franchise in the Franchisee 500 ® • Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is A graded by Franchise Grade Old Chicago is seeking multi-unit operators with business, management, foodservice and/or restaurant experience and with a passion for and commitment to exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates would have a background in retail, operations and development, preferably in the restaurant industry, and a minimum net worth of $3 million, with minimum liquid assets of $1 million. FAST FACTS: FRANCHISING SINCE: 1976 MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE OPERATING UNITS: 99% TOTAL OPERATING UNITS: 109 COMPANY OPERATING UNITS: 76 CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $1,324,000 - $2,067,000 FRANCHISE FEE: $40,000 ROYALTY FEE: 4% of Gross Sales for each Sales Period ADVERTISING FEE: 2% of Gross Sales for each Sales Period EARNINGS CLAIMS: Yes BUILD-OUT OPTIONS: End Cap, Pad Site or Conversions considered AVAILABLE TERRITORIES: United States CONTACT MARK A. BELANGER, CFE Vice President of Global Franchise Operations and Development [phone] [email protected] http://ocfranchising.com/ Multi-Unit Buyer’s Guide 61