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Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$100,000 to $350,000Total Investment
$100,000 to $350,000Required Net Worth
$100,000Number of Units
300In Business Since
1993* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
The Time Has Come
For 15 years, King Pie has pioneered wholesome, home-style puff-pastry meat, fruit and veggie pies around the world. The time has come to bring this product and the concept of the King Pie franchise to North America, where consumers are demanding healthier, high quality, flavourful food fast. Are you ready to be a profitable partner in our success?
The Art of Pie Making
King Pie has perfected the art of pie making over the last 15 years. Combined with a secret blend of herbs and spices, we have now a truly unique, healthier, homestyle, fast food option to offer hungry customers. The manufacturing facility, located in the heart of the continent, will produce, package and freeze over 200,000 pies per day on an automated line. They will then be efficiently distributed continent wide by reefer truck system to your chosen franchise location. There you will simply bake them for 40 minutes in a specially designed oven and display them to customers in an attractive heated display shelf for up to 8 hours. Simple, yet profitable!
For 15 years, King Pie has pioneered wholesome, home-style puff-pastry meat, fruit and veggie pies around the world. The time has come to bring this product and the concept of the King Pie franchise to North America, where consumers are demanding healthier, high quality, flavourful food fast. Are you ready to be a profitable partner in our success?
The Art of Pie Making
King Pie has perfected the art of pie making over the last 15 years. Combined with a secret blend of herbs and spices, we have now a truly unique, healthier, homestyle, fast food option to offer hungry customers. The manufacturing facility, located in the heart of the continent, will produce, package and freeze over 200,000 pies per day on an automated line. They will then be efficiently distributed continent wide by reefer truck system to your chosen franchise location. There you will simply bake them for 40 minutes in a specially designed oven and display them to customers in an attractive heated display shelf for up to 8 hours. Simple, yet profitable!
Products & Services
This new, state of the art manufacturing facility will capitalize on 15 years of experience to skilfully recreate the special recipe for the puff pastry that envelops every pie produced. The highest quality meats, vegetables, fruits and dairy products are then combined to create pies like:- Ham & Cheese
- Pepper Steak
- Spinach & Cheese
- Sausage Roll
- Spicy Chicken Peri-Peri
- Chicken & Mushroom
- Breakfast Pies
- Dessert Pies
- And many more, including custom pies to suit your ethnic community.
Training & Support
Beauty in Simplicity
Each Franchisee benefits our experience... in optimum kiosk selection, construction and set-up. Equipped with everything you need from day one including a prep table, a fully stocked walk in freezer, a custom oven and a patented “Chip Machine,” food preparation and sales doesn’t get any easier. The frozen puff pastry pies are baked fresh on demand. Prepared salads are served and French fries (chips) are cooked and served fast, all with very low human resource requirements. A typical franchise can operate with 1-2 staff. A very busy location may require up to 3. Compare that with all other franchises and you will quickly see the tremendous profitability built into your King Pie franchise right from the start!
We offer an initial 3-week intensive training at our head office location with ongoing support throughout the life of the franchise, including full support for payroll, accounting, inventory and staff training. We’ll even send one of our head office staff to help you open and launch your new business!
Each Franchisee benefits our experience... in optimum kiosk selection, construction and set-up. Equipped with everything you need from day one including a prep table, a fully stocked walk in freezer, a custom oven and a patented “Chip Machine,” food preparation and sales doesn’t get any easier. The frozen puff pastry pies are baked fresh on demand. Prepared salads are served and French fries (chips) are cooked and served fast, all with very low human resource requirements. A typical franchise can operate with 1-2 staff. A very busy location may require up to 3. Compare that with all other franchises and you will quickly see the tremendous profitability built into your King Pie franchise right from the start!
We offer an initial 3-week intensive training at our head office location with ongoing support throughout the life of the franchise, including full support for payroll, accounting, inventory and staff training. We’ll even send one of our head office staff to help you open and launch your new business!
Why King Pie?
King Pie's brand, although new to North America is a household name in many parts of the world including parts of Australia. It is reinforced with a specialized business support team at our head office. The company is known for its innovative marketing coupled with top quality products. In countries where King Pie is prominent, national and regional promotions dominate the advertising calendar, with advertising spent on radio, television and in-store campaigns. This, together with ongoing competitions, local advertising by franchisees and the sponsorship of national events, ensures that King Pie's name is kept prominent in the consumers mind.
Marketing in North America will be managed by the Master Franchisor with both Regional Master Franchisor and local Franchisee committee input and involvement. Integrated marketing planning will include:
- Radio
- Television
- Online
- Mobile
- Outdoor banners and displays
- International Awards and Recognition
King Pie has been recognized with international awards for its branding, organizational structure and marketing efforts.
Superbrands
King Pie received Superbrand status in 2006. The Superbrands organization, based in London, is an independent authority and arbiter on branding. The members of this elite group of brands are nominated by independent Superbrands Councils in 46 countries around the world. To have achieved acceptance into this elite worldwide club shows the value of your King Pie franchise to your customers.
King Pie is a member of the listed Mvelaphanda Group Limited, based in South Africa. This has afforded King Pie the necessary means to become an even bigger force within the fast food industry.
BID Quality Service Award
King Pie was awarded the BID Quality Service Award in New York, based on the innovation and technology used to implement its business strategy (King Pie Model) as well as its focus on leadership. The King Pie Model elements referred to are:
- A well managed cold chain including freezers in store.
- Centralized production plants that comply with our "Good Manufacturing Procedure" guidelines;
- Effective marketing campaigns and training programs;
- Rationally designed outlet blueprint including unique chip machine, display trolleys and new decor elements to improve outlet aesthetics.
These elements resulted in spectacular sales growth as well as establishing the King Pie brand as one of the leading Quick Service Brands.
FASA
King Pie has been awarded FASA Brand Builder and Franchisor of the year for 2006
International Franchise Exhibition
King Pie received first prize at 2006 International Franchise Exhibition.
