Basics to Consider Before Becoming a Sbarro Franchisee.

If you're thinking about buying a Sbarro franchise, there are many things to consider before signing on the dotted line. Becoming a Sbarro franchisee is not a guarantee of success, but rather a blueprint that can assist you in achieving success. Given the correct market conditions, skills and dedication, being a Sbarro franchisee might be financially rewarding.

Owning a Sbarro franchise is a serious commitment and works best when you make a thoughtful decision.

Just because you love Sbarro's products or services doesn't mean that you will be able to successfully operate a Sbarro franchise. Being emotionally attached to the idea of becoming a Sbarro franchisee is not a state of mind in which you can effectively evaluate an opportunity. Your positive experience as a customer of Sbarro should not form the basis for deciding to become a Sbarro franchisee. As an example, just because you love Big Macs doesn't mean that you should become a McDonald's franchisee.

Sbarro Due Diligence

You must conduct smart due diligence and determine from a business perspective whether owning a Sbarro franchise is right for you.

If you truly want own a Sbarro franchise, get all the information you can from Sbarro. Talk to Sbarro franchisees and secure a qualified advisor who has experience helping people like you purchase franchises.  You may also want to download a free copy of A Glossary of Franchise Terms to help you.

Make sure that owning a Sbarro franchise fits in with both your skills and life style objectives. If you don't want to work evening and weekends, don't purchase an ice cream shop. If you're an introvert, don't buy a franchisee that requires you to be extroverted. Click here to download the questions you should ask yourself before considering the purchase of a Sbarro franchise.

Sbarro Franchise Disclosure Document

Carefully read the Sbarro Franchise Disclosure Document (Also known as an FDD). They can be intimidating. Chapter 7 of The Educated Franchisee explains what a Franchise Disclosure Document is and what the terms mean. Visit our FDD Exchange to view sample FDDs.  A Sbarro FDD may be available.

As you are reviewing Sbarro's Franchise Disclosure Document you will have a number of calls with Sbarro's franchise team before you will be allowed to call Sbarro franchisees. Click here to download the questions you should ask the Sbarro franchise team.

When you are allowed to call Sbarro franchisees make sure you speak to at least five of them. You will find that most Sbarro franchisees will be honest and unbiased about Sbarro. Click here to download the questions you should ask Sbarro franchisees.

Sbarro Profit and Loss Statement

Put together an estimated P&L (profit and loss statement) and see what the numbers might look like if you become a Sbarro franchisee. Reading Chapter 13 of The Educated Franchisee teaches you the secrets of this key step.

The decision making tools in Chapter 15 of The Educated Franchisee and in Step 13 of The Franchisee Workbook show you how to honestly evaluate whether or not buying a Sbarro franchise is the right move for you.

If you're serious about becoming a Sbarro franchisee and want to explore owning a Sbarro franchise, take the best first step you can and grab your copy of The Educated Franchisee today!