Cottage Inn Pizza Looks for Franchisees With Strong Cultural Fit
Pizza franchise rewards hard-working, community-oriented operators
Cottage Inn Pizza is known for its diverse range of Mediterranean salads and sides including its delicious pizza with a crust made from a proprietary recipe. The “gourmet every day” principle by which Cottage Inn Pizza franchisees operate means satisfied repeat customers. But there are many other factors that set the pizza franchise apart, says Debbie Masse, Senior Vice President of Cottage Inn Pizza.
Masse says that the secret sauce that goes into crafting the best pizza franchise is a devoted franchisee who is a great cultural fit with Cottage Inn. As the Michigan-based pizza franchise continues its exciting expansion plans, it is looking for qualified operators who are family-oriented and with deep ties to the community. “The opportunity isn’t just for anyone, we’re looking for people who are quality-driven and want to produce a good product,” Masse says.
She adds that because the pizza industry is so different from other restaurant concepts, the ideal franchisee should be willing to work when others play: nights, holidays and weekends. “We look for people who love to be in a family setting. This is ideal for the person who wants to be in control of their own operation,” Masse says.
And, franchisee operations come with a high level of support and collaboration, especially when it comes to the higher-quality ingredients used to make its signature dishes. One of the advantages of the pizza franchise, Masse says, is its ongoing commitment to quality on all fronts. Cottage Inn Pizza is dedicated to supporting its franchisees. “We get franchisee input on matters big and small,” she says.
What is the most rewarding part of Masse’s job? “The opportunity to provide career growth to individuals who share our values and show promise and immense loyalty. There are people in our system who started as drivers or cooks, they get confidence and begin to visualize what it would be like to own their own business,” she says. “We actually have five or six franchisees who have worked up through the ranks to open their own stores.”
If you think your values align with ours, learn more about what makes Cottage Inn Pizza a profitable franchise opportunity.