Curry Pizza House Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$293,500 - $1,355,700
Franchise Fee
$17,500
Min Cash Required
$80,000
Total US Locations
19
Business Summary
Curry Pizza House operates fast-casual restaurants specializing in pizza, salads, and chicken wings, served in a modern setting. The brand also includes a ghost kitchen concept called Pizza Zombie, offering pizza for pickup and delivery only. Franchisees have the option to include a full-service bar named Hidden Tap & Barrel within their restaurant.
Corporate History
CPH Global, LLC was formed in Nevada on January 15, 2020. The company began offering Curry Pizza House restaurant franchises in August 2020 and later introduced area representative franchises in November 2023. An affiliate, G&G Food, Inc., formed in 2013, licenses the brand's trademarks and also operates some of the Curry Pizza House restaurants used for franchisee training.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$293,500 - $1,355,700
Franchise Fee (Low)
$17,500
Franchise Fee (High)
$35,000
Minimum Cash Required
$80,000
Royalty %
6%
Marketing %
3%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$148,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$1,055,000
Working Capital
$102,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Item 21 of the FDD includes a special risk factor highlighting that Curry Pizza House's financial condition, as shown in its financial statements, raises questions about its ability to provide services and support to franchisees. The financial statements show that as of September 30, 2023, Curry Pizza House had a negative members' equity (deficit) of $(409,509), a significant change from positive equity in the prior year.
Financing Details
Curry Pizza House does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. Additionally, Curry Pizza House does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations incurred by franchisees for their business.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
19
Franchised Units
18
Corporate Units
1
Avg Square Footage
2,050
Franchising Since
2020
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
Yes
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Count
2
Litigation Summary
Curry Pizza House is currently involved in two legal actions related to trademark disputes. In August 2021, Curry Pizza House filed a Notice of Opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against Curry Pizza Company for a trademark application, citing likelihood of confusion. This action is currently paused. Subsequently, in March 2022, Curry Pizza House filed a federal lawsuit against The Curry Pizza Company, LLC, for trademark infringement and unfair competition, alleging their name is confusingly similar to Curry Pizza House's registered trademarks. The defendant has counterclaimed, seeking a declaration of non-infringement and cancellation of some of Curry Pizza House's trademarks, arguing they are generic or merely descriptive. Curry Pizza House has moved to dismiss one of these counterclaims, and a scheduling conference for the case is anticipated in June 2024. These cases indicate ongoing legal challenges regarding the brand's trademarks.
Bankruptcy History
Curry Pizza House has no bankruptcy history to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
5 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their franchise agreement, Curry Pizza House franchisees must provide written notice between 90 and 180 days before their current term ends. They must be in full compliance with all terms of their existing agreement, have not committed multiple breaches within any 12-month period, and obtain a general release from their owners. Franchisees must also secure the right to occupy an approved location (or relocate to a new approved site), remodel their restaurant to meet current brand standards, hold all necessary licenses and insurance, be current on all financial obligations to Curry Pizza House, and comply with current training requirements. A successor franchise fee of $5,000 is also required. The new franchise agreement signed upon renewal may contain different terms and conditions, potentially including a smaller Protected Area.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Curry Pizza House provides franchisees with various forms of assistance. Before opening, the company helps by accepting suitable sites, reviewing proposed leases, designating protected areas, and communicating design and construction standards. They also provide an initial training program, loan a Brand Standards Manual, support grand opening advertising and an initial social media campaign, and sell initial supplies and inventory. After opening, Curry Pizza House offers individual assistance via phone or electronically during business hours, provides specifications and standards guidance, and may offer additional training (for a fee). They also coordinate the system's internet presence, make periodic changes to authorized products, may create gift card or loyalty programs, negotiate purchase agreements with approved suppliers for discounts, and provide minimum and maximum pricing guidelines.
Initial Training Hours
80
Training Location
Fremont, California
Ongoing Support
After opening, Curry Pizza House franchisees receive individual assistance by phone or electronically during normal business hours. The company provides ongoing specifications and standards guidance. Optional additional training is available for a fee, and franchisees may need to cover travel, lodging, and meal expenses if training is conducted away from their restaurant. Curry Pizza House may also hold periodic conferences or annual meetings, which franchisees and their General Managers may be required to attend, with a fee per attendee and responsibility for travel and living expenses. The franchisor also offers advice on operating problems, coordinates the system's Internet presence, and may introduce changes to products, gift card programs, and pricing guidelines.
Franchise Requirements
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
retail
Owner Participation
full-time
Territory Type
protected
Territory Size Requirements
Curry Pizza House grants a protected area that typically spans between one and three miles, measured from the front door of the restaurant. This radius may be smaller in densely populated areas. The company considers United States Census estimates for population when defining these protected areas. Non-Traditional Locations do not receive a protected area.
Staffing Notes
Curry Pizza House requires its franchisees to maintain a competent, well-trained staff that is fluent in English and provides prompt, courteous service, meeting the brand's minimum standards. Employees must wear uniforms as prescribed in the Brand Standards Manual, and only certified employees can perform functions requiring certification. Franchisees are responsible for hiring, training, and supervising their employees, and must ensure that a sign explaining the difference between the franchisee (as employer) and Curry Pizza House (as franchisor) is posted in non-public areas. The Brand Standards Manual contains detailed job descriptions and policies regarding human resources, including hiring, harassment, wage, and labor laws.