Franchise Training and Support

Starting a pizza franchise is exciting, but running one takes more than passion. It takes confidence, systems, and ongoing support. That’s why Antioch Pizza Shop pairs our delicious, community-loved recipes with a turnkey business model, backed by best-in-class pizza franchise training and comprehensive franchisee support. Our structure is specifically designed for entrepreneurs who love great food, community, and strong financial results.

How We Train New Franchise Owners

Every Antioch Pizza Shop owner receives structured, step-by-step training to ensure you’re set up for success.

1. In-Person Classroom & On-the-Job Training

• Hands-on instruction covering pizza dough preparation, quality control, and kitchen flow
• Lessons in pizza fitness, consistency, portion control, ingredient integrity
• Staff training guidelines to help  you build a customer-focused team

2. In-Store Launch Support

• Training continues at your location with operational best practices
• Coaching on point-of-sale systems, food safety, inventory management
• Assisting you as you onboard staff to uphold our brand standards and service culture

3. Marketing & Grand Opening Assistance

• A launch campaign that drives foot traffic and awareness from day one
• Local marketing strategy, social media, signage, fundraising promotions
• Grand opening support to build lasting connections with your community

4. Ongoing Education & Resources

• Regular updates, new recipes, seasonal menus, promotions
• Best-practice webinars or regional peer meetings
• On-call operational support for anything from rent questions to recipe tweaks

Turnkey Pizza Franchise Model

Here’s how our complete system equips you to open, operate, and grow confidently:

1. Real Estate & Store Build-Out
   We guide you through choosing the right location, leasing, and restaurant layout, from full-service dine-in to express or food-truck formats.
2. Equipment & Supply Chain
   Centralized purchasing keeps costs low, delivery reliable, and quality consistent, so you can focus on customers, not sourcing.
3. Systems & Technology
   Our POS system, inventory tools, and reporting dashboards make tracking sales, labor, and profit margins simple, even for first-time operators.
4. Marketing & Brand Messaging
   You’ll receive local marketing blueprints built from proven campaign performance, including customer loyalty strategies and community partnerships.
5. Employee Hiring & Human Resources
   From recruitment best practices to training manuals, we provide you with the tools to build a team that embodies the Antioch brand promise.

Running a pizza franchise isn’t a solo journey, it’s a partnership. Antioch Pizza Shop provides ongoing support across all facets of your business.

• Field visits and business coaching – help benchmark performance, share insights, and optimize operations
• Live support – reach out anytime for operational advice, supply questions, marketing tips, or menu support
• Peer network – connect with other franchisees in your region for idea exchange, co-marketing, and camaraderie
• Performance analytics – monthly scorecards tracking traffic, food costs, labor, and marketing spend return
• Continuous improvement – testing of seasonal menu items, tech tools, layout refinement based on performance data

Many first-time pizza franchise operators struggle with managing staff, controlling costs, maintaining consistency, and building customer loyalty. We’ve engineered our model to make these challenges manageable, and to help you thrive.

• Owner-operator efficiency: Designed for hands-on owners who want to build a profitable business without sacrificing quality or community focus
• Consistent experience: Your customers get the same Antioch experience, no matter the location
• Local personalization: We empower you to adapt your marketing and menu to your neighborhood’s needs
• Long-term capacity building: Our support isn’t just for day one, it’s designed to scale with you as your brand grows

Want to Learn More?

If you’re researching how to run a pizza franchise or exploring pizza franchise training programs, Antioch Pizza Shop stands out for practical, hands-on support you can trust. We believe in turning pizza lovers into community-driven business owners – equipped with everything you need to succeed from that first dough ball to your tenth anniversary.

Connect with us today to take the first step toward becoming part of the Antioch Pizza Shop family. We can’t wait to guide you from passionate pizza eater to thriving franchise owner.