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• 1994 OPENED OUR FIRST SAM & LOUIE’S LOCATION• 2001 OPENED THE FIRST SAM & LOUIE’S FRANCHISE• 2008 RANKED IN PMQ’S TOP 200• 2013 RANKED IN ENTREPRENEUR’S TOP 500• 2015 RANKED BY FRANCHISE GATOR AS A TOP EMERGING FRANCHISE

Our company, franchise opportunities and community involvement have been featured in local, state and industry publications.

Sam & Louie’s news is shared with our customer database, social media fans and followers and on our website.

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Top Franchise

• 1994 OPENED OUR FIRST SAM & LOUIE’S LOCATION• 2001 OPENED THE FIRST SAM & LOUIE’S FRANCHISE• 2008 RANKED IN PMQ’S TOP 200• 2013 RANKED IN ENTREPRENEUR’S TOP 500• 2015 RANKED BY FRANCHISE GATOR AS A TOP EMERGING FRANCHISE

Our company, franchise opportunities and community involvement have been featured in local, state and industry publications.

Sam & Louie’s news is shared with our customer database, social media fans and followers and on our website.

involvement & Recognition


Top Franchise

Sam & Louie’s company, franchise opportunities and local community involvement have been featured in local, state and industry publications and various media sources.

We are passionate about being a top leader in each of our communities to give back and show our local support as business owners.

• 1994 Opened our First Sam & Louie’s Location• 2001 Opened our First Sam & Louie’s Franchise• 2008 Ranked in PMQ’s Top 200• 2013 Ranked in Entrepreneur’s Top 500• 2015 Ranked by Franchise Gator as a Top Emerging Franchise• 2016 Ranked by Franchise Gator as a Top Emerging Franchise

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FranchiseSamandLouies.com

The Sam & Louie’s StoryFrom vacuums to restaurants, I love to scale businesses and watch owner’s succeed Tired of the corporate

drama and micro-management in the infamous Ivory Tower, I decided after 17 years in the direct sales

business to own a business of my own. The American Dream right?

What was the most important thing to me though was my family and what kind of role could they play. This is

where my daughter, Melissa comes into the picture. After college, she had decided too that corporate America

wasn’t for her and her best times were spent working at a local pizza restaurant. She came to me one day and

said “How about pizza? Everyone loves pizza!” This is where I came in with a “Brilliant, let’s do it”! So, in April of

1994, we opened our first location, which is still operating successfully today.

So Who are Sam & Louie anyway? One day I was driving down the road and finally it hit me, “Sam & Louie’s”.

Great name, great people so it was perfect! My father’s name was Sam and my wife’s father’s name was Louie.

Sounds like a couple of NY mobsters right? Keeping in line with the family operated business that we set out

to create, we chose a name with real family meaning.

Family and key employees is what we started with and continue to believe in.

My son Michael and daughter Melissa are very involved with growing the business in many different facets.The

restaurant was a quick success and something my family and I became very passionate about. This passion

spread and we were suddenly being asked for the concept to be franchised. Since I have a passion for helping

other’s succeed we sat down at our first office (a six-top table in the dining room of the pizzeria).

By 2001, we were officially a franchise. We have welcomed many different owners

and communities into our family and have been overwhelmed by their

support to continued success. Through this process, we grew to find our

customer’s really were responding to all of our Italian food and we re-branded

in 2016 as Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant. We have found that smaller

communities really need that “nice” restaurant that has choices in food, great

customer service and an awesome atmosphere. That is exactly what we look

for in franchisees....passion for offering their community something unique

and involvement locally.

We currently have family restaurants throughout the states of

Nebraska,Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin and Montana. We look

forward to talking with you about growing with our family of franchisee’s.

– Greg Nolan, Founder


Company CultureIt’s important for us to pick the right partners for our family of owners. When your partners believe in your

concept and in you, then they usually pick up on the attitude and strategy of success within the organization.

It starts with a great fit of an owner, but trickles all the way down to selecting the right managers to help

select the right team members to have on the team. Attitude of positivity, high energy and a big heart for their

community. We care about every person in our family of partners from the owners to the dishwashers and

want them to feel that they are supported and cared about.

We provide a Franchisee Liaison who is available by phone or email at all times as well as visits our restaurants

quarterly, or when requested to help with any issues from staffing to marketing, the assistance is there for

them. Our goal is to preserve our culture by helping develop each relationship with our owners and managers

with our continual visits and support.

We believe our culture is not learned thru training manuals and policies, but rather taking care of the people

behind the outstanding customer service experience. We feel that when a guest comes to one of our

restaurants, they will be blown away with great service, supreme food choices and a great environment. Why

will they be blown away? Because everyone in our large family of owners and employees are treated with

respect and have fun when they are at work knowing that each one of them is important to the success of the

dining experience. A happy employee ensures a happy customer experience!


MELISSA NOLAN Franchise Field Support Representative and Training Facility Representative

The inspiration behind the start

of Sam & Louie’s, Melissa now

works as the office manager

and bookkeeper for the franchise. Additionally,

Melissa’s hands on, daily involvement with the

Corporate Training Facilities brings her the experience

to the forefront of the Franchise R+D programs.

DALE STAMM Senior Franchise Consultant & Director of Information Technologies

Dale oversees and supports

the Franchise Field Support

Representative that you will

be working with on a daily basis. As the primary

Franchise Inspector, Dale is responsible for the

compliance and contract enforcement. Dale also

maintains and develops the company’s technology

systems. You will see Dale several times a year during

your Store Inspection & Business Consultant Visits.

Dale oversees and coordinates all the aspects of your

training program, working to maintain the opening

timelines outlined by the Development Department.

The Sam & Louie’s Support Team

MICHAEL NOLAN Franchise Development Director

Michael sets the direction

for the franchise

organization and our

growth objectives. Michael

guides Sam & Louie’s franchise

ownership candidates through the

application and discovery process. He

is available to answer all your questions

and provide a wealth of information

on all things Sam & Louie’s. Michael

will assist you with the site selection,

lease negotiation, restaurant design,

construction management and

furniture/equipment ordering and

installation - all steps along the way to

getting your Sam & Louie’s operational.


Growth Opportunities

The Building

No available space in town? Build your

own Sam & Louie’s!

We have business opportunities to bring a Sam & Louie’s Franchise to your own local community. We currently have locations in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Montana, Wisconsin and Kansas and look to grow in these states and open new markets in Missouri, South Dakota, Wyoming & Oklahoma. Of course if you are interested in other areas, we will welcome any conversation.

Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant is well suited for many locations and we will work with you to diligently to analyze your community and location to assure we will have a mutually successful site for your size town. Our restaurants can be found in strip malls, stand-alone or leased space. A unit occupies approximately 2,000 to 3,400 square feet of floor space to adequately accommodate your guests.

Build your own Sam & Louie’s: If there is no available leasing space, you can purchase land and build a free standing Sam & Louie’s. We have floor plans of different shapes and sizes to accommodate almost any lot in town.

Conversions: If you are already an independent restaurant owner, you could transition to a Sam & Louie’s Franchise Owner and leverage the brand strength of a growing system. Can’t quite figure out how to take your business to the next level? Let Sam & Louie’s help.

Franchise Building Options:• New Construction• Free Standing• In-Line• End-Cap Space


Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant is actively seeking qualified candidates to become part of our family as

Restaurant Franchise Owners. Even if you have no previous franchising or restaurant experience, Sam & Louie’s

can help you own your own business.

We have found that in smaller communities our

menu represents not only fantastic pizza, but also

the Italian restaurant in town. In larger cities, our

unique atmosphere and exceptional food and

service make us stand out from the crowd. A Sam

& Louie’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria Franchise

is tailored to fit any size community.

The total investment depends on your location

and size and space your are looking at. We will

help you with this process working with lessors to

negotiate as well.

Franchise Timeline for Opening in as Soon as 120 Days

Franchise Investment

Day 1: Fill out franchise application at FranchiseSamandLouies.com and sign the FDD

Day 15: Discovery day at the corporate office and a tour of the facilities

Day 20: If approved, a franchise is awarded. Franchise agreement signed and franchise fee paid

Day 30: Location Selected and lease signed

Day 30-100: Construction Process

Day 80: Training begins at one of our approved training facilities

Day 110: Corporate crew arrives at your location to install furniture and equipment

Day 115: Corporate training crew arrives at location and begins on-site training

Day 120: OPEN and your Piece of the profit pie begins!


3 Reasons Why Military Make Great Franchise Owners

Strong Leadership Skills

Military veterans are used to operating in an extremely

structured and team-oriented environment. They

know how to give orders and delegate. Whether the franchise business requires managing a team of two

or 200, veterans know how to lead, stay organized, and

function under pressure.

Adept at Following Systems

Good franchisors lay out the steps for success in advance.

The most successful franchisees are those that follow the guidelines set

by the franchisor and that utilize all of the resources and support available to

them. Veterans are skilled at taking orders and getting

things done – their lives oftentimes depend on it.

Dedication and Perseverance

Any business owner will tell you that no matter what type of product or service

you sell, running a business is never easy. A commitment to the brand and a passion for success can make a huge difference in the overall prosperity of the franchise business.

For veterans, hard work and commitment are a part of the job description. You’d be hard pressed to find a person more dedicated

than a veteran who has sacrificed for his or her country. Determination, dedication, and

performance are ingrained in their work ethic.


Quality Ingredients

More than Just PizzaWe’re well known for our delicious hand tossed, New York style pizza made with fresh toppings and ingredients but our menu consists of more than great pizza.

Signature pasta entrees, fresh salads, juicy chicken sandwiches, burgers, hoagies, golden calzones and stromboli are featured to create the perfect Italian Eatery for the whole family.

We also proudly serve a Gluten Free Menu.

• Hand tossed dough, made in-house daily and aged 24 hours

• Custom blend of high quality mozzarella and provolone cheeses

• 100% California vine-ripened and sun-nurtured tomatoes, packed fresh at the peak of growing season for sauce made fresh daily

• Fresh, never frozen vegetables

• Midwest sourced meat pizza toppings


The Franchising concept is an American economic success story. With over $800 billion in annual sales, 50% of all consumer purchases are made through a Franchise, with an estimated increase to 70% in years to come.

Franchising could be your personal

success story!

The United States Department of Commerce reports that “less than 5% of the nation’s Franchises fail each year.” Compare that to the Small Business Administration’s records that 80% of all private businesses eventually fail, most within the first year. Franchising is a strategy that allows for the dynamic relationship of established business know-how and the entrepreneurial spirit. With our support, Franchising with Sam & Louie’s could be YOUR personal success story!

The Benefit of Franchising


Benifits of Franchising

Technology

Training & Support

• Business Plan Review• Site Selection & Lease Negotiation• Construction Bid Review• Building Design• Equipment & Furniture Package• Restaurant Installation Crew• Software & Licensing Support• Operations & Marketing Training & Support• Franchisee Liaison for continued consistent support and visits• Staff Training and Support

• Online Ordering and Mobile App• Custom Franchisee Support Web Portal • Training Video System• Advanced P.O.S. (Point of Sale System)• Live Web Reports• Customized Marketing Ordering Systems• Advanced Customized Digital Loyalty Program• Multiple 3rd Party Delivery and Take-out Partners• CRM for Business Catering Program• Advanced Food Cost and Ordering Systems

• 10 to 15 Day Training Program at Corporate Headquarters• On-Site Training prior and during Opening• Frequent Follow Up Visits• Annual Franchise Meeting for all owners and managers• Regular support visits to store for continued training,

events, marketing support and business consultation.• Quarterly Store Inspections

to assure quality control


Marketing Systems & Training

• Community Partnerships and Networking

• Customized Loyalty Program

• Grass Roots Marketing Support

• Advanced Catering Program

Marketing campaigns focused on the customers experience!

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V.I.P. Catering DateJanuary 25th 4:30-7:00pm110 W 4th St. Alliance, NE 69301(308) 761-1300

Please RSVP to Kylee 720-556-1271 or (308) 761-1313

We can create an event with a full menu of different foods, and leave creating the memories to you! We are

local and will deliver to your event, set up and assure that your guests have a great dining experience!

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Customer Focus • Loyalty Program focused on

earning points for repeat visits• Comments and Review System• In-store and Table Top Displays• In-Store Brand Standards and Appearance• The Customer Experience

Marketing & Advertising Support Services • Menus, Take-out Menus, Kids Menus

and Catering Menus Customized for each location

• Website and Online Services • Social Media Support• Graphic Design Services• Public Relation Services• Media Buying and Placement• Database & Email Club Management• Private Communication Portal for Franchisee

Family of Owners• Training of new initiatives and trends• Advanced Marketing Ordering Portal

We know that marketing your business has many facets to it and each community operates individually. Marketing is not always cookie cutter in its design, and we work individually with each owner to assure we are communicating local ownership.


What Does it Take• Strong Community Ties• Reliability• Leadership Skills• Good Judgment• Desire to Improve Your Community• Restaurant Experience is NOT Required• Previous Business Ownership and/or

Sales Experience is a HUGE Plus

ReliabilityAre you reliable and work

conscientious? Good franchisees tend to be reliable and solid

individuals who are careful but not necessarily risk adverse.

Good at NetworkingAre you good with people? All

businesses have customers. We are fortunate to offer great food, service and atmosphere to your community. You and your staff will be the voice

of your business. It is important to be at community events to promote

your business.

Leadership SkillsDo you have some business skills?

Franchisors tend to look for franchisees that have developed certain life and business skills. Dealing with people,

leading a team, communicating with others will count in your favor as you

will be the boss of your own business.

Good JudgementEvery business carries a risk,

some more than others. But with franchising, the franchisor will do what they can to help eliminate possible threats and guide you

on your way to franchise success. However, as a successful franchisee you must have good judgment to

assess whether or not something is considered worthy of a risk or not.

Good CommunicatorBefore making any decisions about

entering into a franchise opportunity, franchisees should make sure they talk everything over with their family and

loved ones. After the franchise is agreed upon and supported by all involved,

the franchisee must maintain effective communication links between family

and franchise; franchisee and franchisor; franchisee and suppliers, staff, customers etc. Excellent communication skills are

a necessary element of a successful franchise operation.

Financial AwarenessHave you got the necessary finances

to set up a franchise? A good franchisee will have the necessary

start up and investment finance set up prior to any franchise agreement.



If you like being in an exciting specialty food environment and have the ambition and desire to succeed as a business owner,

a Sam & Louie’s Franchise might be right for you!

Michael NolanDirector of Franchising

email: [email protected](833) 879-4506

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