There are a lot of things that make Chicago famous. We’ve got the deep dish pizza. We’ve got Lakeshore Drive. We’ve got the most famous championship curse in all of sports — the Cubs — while also boasting one of the most dominant players to ever take to the court: Michael Jordan. But we also…
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Giordano’s and Its Franchisees
Our mission is simple. As one of the best franchise opportunities, we will sustain growth while creating lasting value for our customers, employees, suppliers and investors, the stakeholders of Giordano’s. It makes us one of the most profitable franchise opportunities. If you’ve ever been interested in franchising a restaurant, read on. Our Craftsmanship: One-of-a-Kind Pie…
Giordano’s and Its Markets
If you’ve ever wondered about franchising a restaurant, Giordano’s might be a good option for you. Read on to learn why. Customer Characteristics Giordano’s customers are economically upper- and upper-middle-class. That equates to disposable income to purchase pizza and a great potential for a strong business. Our average table check is $30-$44 per visit. Half…
Why Giordano’s Is the Right Franchise Choice
Our franchisees benefit from our brand and history, our market growth and the outstanding interest and loyalty customers show toward our pizza. We’re Giordano’s. Italian Born™. Chicago Raised. Brand Stability Equals Franchise Opportunity We are one of the originators of deep dish Chicago-style stuffed pizza. Deep dish pizza isn’t just a food, it’s an icon…
Restaurant Franchises Contribute to the Community
Owning a franchise is not only good economic news for you — it’s good economic news for your entire community. Restaurant franchises mean job creation and stability in cities, towns and suburbs across the United States. You’re positioned to be a business and community leader when you own a franchise restaurant. This year, restaurant franchises…
Giordano’s Teams Up with Chicago Cubs Player David Ross For a Special Surprise
Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza recently teamed up with popular Chicago Cubs catcher, David Ross, and surprised a group of local kids playing baseball at the Gill Park District on the north side of Chicago. While the kids were practicing their baseball techniques, they received a “homerun” surprise when Ross rolled up in…
Owning a Franchise
Whether you dream of owning your own business or want to expand your current entrepreneurial ventures, you’re not alone. Nearly half of all Americans want to own a business. Their reasons are as varied as the people themselves: It could be independence, the desire to own and grow an enterprise that belongs to them, the…
Unique Shops in Chicago
Chicago has no shortage of shopping venues. The gleaming national chain stores along the Magnificent Mile grab the attention of many Chicago visitors, but many independently owned treasures lie throughout the 237 square miles of land in the city. It’s in those shops that you find the unique treasures that far exceed any mass-produced products…
The Windy City Dog Scene —The Best Dog Parks in Chicago
Chicago is known for a lot of things — for instance, deep dish pizza, The Chicago Art Institute and the Annual Godzilla Convention, just to name a few. Additionally, from hitting the shops along the Magnificent Mile to visiting live animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo and, ahem, preserved ones at the Natural History Museum,…
How to Eat Pizza on a Date
Dating can seem like a war zone. A treacherous path lined with etiquette traps, tough calls and — and like war, it’s hard to declare a definitive win. There’s an awful lot of anxiety that goes into the first date. There are billions of articles outlining the ways you can offend your date, from ordering…