Zeppe's Pizzeria Franchise Opportunity

This listing presents a franchise opportunity for Zeppe's Pizzeria, a well-established local chain founded in Northeast Ohio in 1986. Zeppe's operates over a dozen locations, offering a casual, rock-and-roll themed dining experience suitable for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering. Franchisees can choose from various concepts, including carryout pizzerias, full-service Zeppe's Bistros, and Zeppe's Taverns. The franchisor provides extensive support, including site selection assistance (market research, real estate evaluation, lease negotiation), restaurant design and build-out guidance, proprietary recipes, exclusive territories, operational manuals, marketing support, and ongoing field and IT support. Zeppe's emphasizes strong brand awareness, quality-focused recipes, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe. They also highlight off-premises revenue opportunities through catering and delivery. The ideal candidate is business-minded, passionate about hospitality, community-oriented, operationally hands-on, and aligned with the brand's values of quality, consistency, and customer service. This is an opportunity to join a proven brand with scalable potential.