Uno Chicago Grill Franchise

Chicago-style pizza

Ike Sewell combined old Italian recipes with meats, vegetables, spices and cheese and created the first deep dish pizza in 1943. He opened Pizzeria Uno to serve his creation to pizza lovers throughout Chicago. The new restaurant became so popular that Sewell opened Pizzeria Due on an opposite corner from his original restaurant to handle customer demand.

Over 60 years later, the restaurant is now called Uno Chicago Grill and has evolved to offer a variety of grill items like steak, ribs, seafood and pastas in addition to its famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Uno Chicago Grill franchise?

Total Investment: $778,000-$1,700,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:

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Uno Chicago Grill News

Centre Partners Announces Completion Of Acquisition Of Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation
Centre Partners, a leading middle market private equity firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, together with Aaron Spencer, the company's Founder, and management today announced the completion of the acquisition of Boston-based Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation, a major operator and fr... more

Legendary Restaurant Now Offers Dinner Fun For Kids
Dining out can be enjoyable for adults and children alike, especially when a restaurant brings fun and entertainment into the meal. Most restaurants are not equipped to entertain children, and many kids lose patience waiting for their meal. Uno Chicago Grill is striving to change that with a new... more

A New "twist" In Casual Dining"
According to Business Week Online the casual dining industry is seeing a bolster in growth and profitability due to an improving economy and a long-term trend toward dining out driven by disposable-income growth. As restaurants begin to rebound, drama drinks such as the Strawberry Mojito and the Igu... more

I’ll Have The…without The…and Hold The
At a time when Americans are becoming increasingly selective and informed eaters, Uno Chicago Grill is experimenting with a customizable menu concept. For a limited time, guests dining at select Uno locations in Virginia can customize their preferences according to their own specific dietary needs. ... more

Uno Chicago Grill Debuts Low-carbohydrate Menu
In response to the increasing popularity of lower carbohydrate diets, Uno Chicago Grill restaurants will begin serving guests three new low-carb menu items, beginning April 20. The new items include: Smashed Cauliflower: Steamed cauliflower florets mashed and seasoned with parmesan cheese an... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Uno Chicago Grill open? 1943
When did Uno Chicago Grill start franchising? 1980

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	80	0	2	123
2003	74	0	2	116
2002	69	0	7	118
2001	58	0	4	112
2000	50	0	3	104

Expansion Plans

International: Australia,New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Mexico, South America, Western Europe,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Other Financing Source(s): In-house construction & real estate financing

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 60 - 80

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (65% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

Restaurant/hospitality experience

• Pizza Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $500K to $1 Million

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