Broadway Bar & Pizza Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$860,000 - $1,354,500
Franchise Fee
$30,000
Total US Locations
12
Business Summary
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. operates railroad theme pizza restaurants under the names Broadway Pizzas, Broadway Bar & Pizzas, and Broadway Fast & Fresh. These restaurants offer high-quality food and beverages, including pizza, pasta, and other Italian foods for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery.
Corporate History
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. was formed in Minnesota on October 3, 1990, under its former name, Eddy Peck's Broadway Pizza, Inc., and began selling Broadway Pizzas Restaurant franchises that same month. The Broadway Pizzas concept itself dates back to 1961 when Edward J. Peck acquired a pizza restaurant business originally founded in 1953. Mr. Peck developed the railroad depot theme that became integral to the brand. Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. acquired the global franchising rights, trade names, and recipes from its predecessors, Broadway Pizza Franchise, Inc. and Eddie Peck, Inc., in January 1991, and subsequently changed its name to Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. in April 1991.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$860,000 - $1,354,500
Franchise Fee (Low)
$30,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$30,000
Royalty %
4.5%
Marketing %
1%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$870,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$1,245,000
Working Capital
$16,250
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. appears to be financially stable with positive net income and working capital for both 2023 and 2024. The company reported a net income of $402,280 in 2024 and $191,514 in 2023. While the company's overall stockholders' equity was negative in 2024 due to a significant $764,000 treasury stock repurchase following a shareholder's death, its current assets exceed current liabilities, indicating healthy liquidity. Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. is also a co-guarantor on two large mortgages with Northeast Bank, totaling over $2.2 million in 2024, collateralized by all company assets. Despite these guarantees and the treasury stock purchase, the independent auditor provided an unqualified opinion, indicating the financial statements are presented fairly.
Financing Details
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. The company also does not guarantee any of the franchisee's notes, leases, or other obligations.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
12
Franchised Units
12
Corporate Units
0
Avg Square Footage
5,750
Franchising Since
1990
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. has no litigation to report in this Franchise Disclosure Document.
Bankruptcy History
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. has no bankruptcy filings or proceedings to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew the franchise agreement, Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. franchisees must provide 180 days written notice before their agreement expires. They must have complied with all material terms and conditions of their original franchise agreement, paid all monetary obligations to Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc., and agree to remodel, modernize, and redecorate their franchised location. Franchisees must also have the right to occupy their location for the term of the current standard Franchise Agreement, ensure their Operating Owner is retrained, sign Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc.'s then-current standard Franchise Agreement, and pay a $2,500 Training and Assessment Fee.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. provides extensive support to its franchisees. Before opening, Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. reviews proposed sites and leases, and conducts mandatory training for owners and managers covering business procedures, equipment, hiring, accounting, marketing, food preparation, and sanitation. The franchisor loans operating and recipe manuals, provides sign and premises specifications, and offers a grand opening marketing package. They also provide standards for computer systems and accounting procedures. Post-opening, Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. offers additional and ongoing training for employees, administers the Marketing and Promotion Fund, reviews local advertising, protects its trademarks, and provides updates to manuals and approved supplier lists. Franchisees also receive advisory services by phone or writing, and can request on-site consulting services for a fee after the first three days annually.
Initial Training Hours
255
Training Location
Woodbury, MN for classroom; designated operational Broadway Pizzas Restaurant and franchisee's location for on-the-job.
Ongoing Support
After opening, Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. provides ongoing training for new management personnel and existing employees on various business, administrative, operating, marketing, and new product topics, which may incur a fee. Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. manages the Marketing and Promotion Fund and reviews franchisees' local advertising campaigns. They also protect the brand's trademarks, provide updates to operational manuals and lists of approved suppliers, and conduct restaurant reviews. Franchisees can receive advisory services via phone or in writing, and can request on-site consulting services for a fee if these services exceed three days annually.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
While Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. does not explicitly detail an 'ideal candidate profile,' franchisees are expected to establish a restaurant business where a Store Manager and an Associate Manager, along with the Operating Owner, have successfully completed Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc.'s training program. Although the franchisee is not required to participate in the day-to-day operations, the business must be managed by these trained individuals. Franchisees are also required to personally guarantee all financial obligations to Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
retail
Owner Participation
Absentee Allowed
Territory Type
Exclusive
Territory Size Requirements
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. franchisees receive an exclusive territory defined as a one-mile radius around their franchised location.
Staffing Notes
Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. franchisees are required to have either an Operating Owner, a Store Manager, or an Associate Manager on duty during all business hours to supervise operations and employees. Franchisees must maintain a sufficient number of adequately trained service, kitchen, bar, and other personnel to ensure efficient customer service. Broadway Station Restaurants, Inc. provides training for roles such as dishwashers, kitchen prep staff, line and pizza cooks, delivery drivers, kitchen supervisors, bussers, hostesses, and servers.