A bigger pie: Papa Gino's plans N.H. expansion.As part of its planned expansion both in and out of New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. , the Papa Gino's Papa Gino's is a restaurant chain based in Dedham, Massachusetts specializing in American-style pizza along with pasta, subs, salads, and a variety of appetizers. There are over 200 Papa Gino's locations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Pizzeria chain hopes to nearly double the number of its quick-service Italian restaurants over the next five years--including a plan to open several new eateries in New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). . The company's growth plan is based on offering franchise opportunities for the first time in its more than 45-year history. Among the Granite State communities targeted for new franchise sites are Manchester, Keene, Merrimack, Nashua, North Conway, North Hampton North Hampton is the name of several places in the United States:
There are currently 17 company-owned Papa Gino's restaurants operating in New Hampshire. "After more than 45 years of following a corporate model, we are extremely excited to offer franchise opportunities within our core market," said Tony Padulo, senior vice president of franchise development for Papa Gino's Pizzeria. Available franchise opportunities include single- and multi-unit ownerships and possible area developments. Franchise fees are $20,000 and initial investment for a 3,000-square-foot location--large enough to accommodate 76 customers--typically runs between $600,000 and $900,000. New franchise owners take part in an eight-week training program, receive ongoing operational support and benefit from the company's research and development of new products and preparation procedures. The new growth strategy also includes a logo redesign re·de·sign tr.v. re·de·signed, re·de·sign·ing, re·de·signs To make a revision in the appearance or function of. re and more up-to-date restaurant designs with upgraded booths, tables and chairs and easily seen preparation and baking areas. |
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