No one can deny the impact foodservice has had on the c-store industry. In 2019, foodservice accounted for 25% of inside sales and share of gross profit dollars totaled 39%. Everyone wants a piece of this pie! But many convenience stores are simply prevented from participating in freshly prepared foodservice programs for a variety of reasons.
Godfather’s Pizza, a nationally recognized restaurant brand with locations across the United States and internationally, has been providing the best-tasting, most abundantly topped pizza pies since 1973. And we’ve been partnered with convenience store retailers with our Express program since 1990.
We know what it takes to be successful in the c-store market. That’s why we developed Godfather’s Pizza TO GO™ and launched it in 2018.
Godfather’s Pizza TO GO™ is a licensed pizza program targeted to a specific operation. Those with:
Piqued your interest? Learn more about our Godfather’s Pizza TO GO™ program.
Program Details
No one foodservice solution can fit all different kinds of c-store operations. But there is one brand. Godfather’s Pizza®. Godfather’s Pizza TO GO™ is designed to help c-stores with limited space maximize their potential for food sales. In many instances, Godfather’s Pizza Express® is a better answer. It can drive significant volume and ultimately more sales.
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National Brand Recognition |
Yes | Yes |
Available Square Footage for a Pizza Program |
Under 140 sq. ft. in total | 140 sq. ft. for kitchen; 250 sq. ft. for refrigeration, storage, and dish area |
Menu |
Limited to 4 primary SKUs, personal-sized pizza, pre-topped and frozen. Side items and LTOs available | Primarily 14″ large pizzas and 7″ mini pizzas, made-to-order; includes sides and desserts |
Additional Add-on Food Programs |
No | Broasted® Chicken, Big Boss Subs®, and Breakfast Items |
Labor |
Minimal required | Trained foodservice manager and staff required |
Equipment |
Flexible | Specifications provided |
Franchise Fees |
None | Yes |
Training |
Training aids | At corporate headquarters and on-site |
On-Going Operational Support |
None | Assigned franchise business consultant |
Marketing Support |
Access to marketing library of materials | Free design services |
Online Ordering Site Available |
Can be added to Third Party Delivery platform by retailer | Godfather’s Pizza Online Ordering Site or available for Third Party Delivery platforms |
The crust is designed to cook to perfection in a quick-bake oven (our preferred method). The simplicity of our program is based on limited SKUs to manage. The standard menu consists of these four items:
Signature pizza sauce, zesty pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese
Signature pizza sauce, zesty pepperoni, sausage, crispy bacon, and mozzarella cheese
Signature pizza sauce, sausage, and mozzarella cheese
Creamy cheese sauce, sausage, crispy bacon, egg, and mozzarella cheese.
That’s why Godfather’s Pizza TO GO™has Limited Time Offers. Throughout the year we freshen up the offering with new pizza, sides or dessert options, or other special promotions.
Godfather’s Pizza TO GO™ has a wide range of marketing support items to bring people in from the pumps such as pump toppers, banners and posters. Additional interior marketing from warming chute toppers, cooler clings, etc. are also available. We even supply you with suggested visuals for social media posts.
Our customizable marketing items and approved photos are accessible to all licensees from our secure portal, so you are in control. You have the flexibility to print those items best suited for your store.
Cooler Cling
Push Bar Cling
Digital Menu Board
Door Cling
Window Cling
Punch Card
So, what is required to operate the Godfather’s Pizza TO GO™ program?
A single door freezer with 23 cu. ft. capacity or 11 to 22 cu. ft. of shared freezer space in a walk-in freezer.
The Godfather’s Pizza TO GO™ program gives you the flexibility to choose the equipment that works for your store configurations. We can work with your team on your existing equipment capabilities or for specific equipment package purchases.
TurboChef® Oven
Merrychef® Oven
Convection Oven
Impinger/Conveyor Oven
You will need to consider the following for required workspace.
To display cooked pizza to customers, you can select either an open or closed unit. Pizza hold time is one hour for an open or closed warmer. Keep in mind, sales in the open unit can be 15-20% higher. Branding is available for all cabinet-styles.
Email togo@godfathers.com.
