Your Repicci's Distribution Franchise is placed in an open territory holding a minimum
population of 500,000 people. The operation itself consists of the following
components:
- A Distribution Franchise has exclusive distribution rights on
fresh served four gallon product. This allows an owner to build a brand
and business that has the protection against cometing with his own brand in a
marketplace that he has built. A Distribution Franchise also receives
wholesale pricing on many other packaged items as well as a variety of
fundraising products.
- Industrial vs. Retail Leasing. A low cost industrial space is leased to house
your offices, and products. These spaces cost
considerably less than retail space required from other franchises and there is
less risk. Imagine buying a fast food franchise only to find out you are stuck
with a less than ideal business location. Repicci's does not require any
customer facing storefront in our franchise model.
- Sales Channels. With Repicci's Italian Ice you are able to build your business
in a variety of ways. As the business owner, you decide what works best for you
in your market. The basic channels to build your business include:
- Direct Sales - Business to Business. Your prospects include:
- FUNDRAISING: School Lunchroom ala
carte sales, Beta Clubs, DECA, Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, PTA’s, Church
Groups, Cheerleading Organizations, Dance Groups, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Civic
Groups, etc.
- SPORTING EVENT CONCESSIONS: School
& Recreation Department sporting activities, i.e. Baseball, Softball, Football,
Soccer, Track, Lacrosse, Polo, Golf, Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball, Swimming
Meets, Professional Sporting Events, etc.
- PARK CONCESSIONS: Amusement Parks,
Water Parks, Miniature Golf, Go Cart Tracks, River Walks, etc.
- RACING EVENT CONCESSIONS: Motor
Cross, Road Racing, Dirt Bike Racing, Drag Racing, Stock Car Racing, Boat
Racing, Skiing Competitions, etc.
- MISCELLANEOUS VENUES: Convention
Centers, Restaurants, Ice Cream Shops, Mall Kiosks, Flea Markets, Bowling
Alleys, Skating Rinks, Zoo’s, Birthday Parties, Church Outings, Company Picnics,
etc.
- 4 OUNCE PREPACKAGED TUBE DISTRIBUTION &
soon to be introduced 8 ounce prepackaged cups:
School Stores, Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores, Car Dealerships, Frozen
Vending Machines, Any high traffic area where fresh dipped product is
inappropriate.
- x,y,z. An
introductory phone call is made or you might simply stop by to give your
business prospect a free taste of the product line. Repicci's sells itself as
you will see when you come to Selmer Tennessee for your visit and tour of our
operation. Direct sales boost your sales volume and produce repeat and
predictable sales month after month.
- Selling to Independent Dealers -
Independent dealers can be recruited by your team and we also send you leads
direct from our internet site. With an abundance of special events in your
territory, your sales and profits increase as these independent dealers purchase
Repicci's Italian Ice from you and sell directly to consumers. Independent
dealers typically sell from vehicles, carts, or portable food stands. The
independent dealer channel increases your market presence and it's like hiring
an army of sales people but without the overhead. Plus, the independent dealers
make money and their success leads to growth and new sales. Importantly,
independent dealers cannot sell to businesses - they sell on a retail level
only. The business accounts are yours alone.
- Sell Direct to Consumers - of
course, all Repicci's franchise owners are able to sell direct, just like your
independent dealer associates.
Importantly, the Repicci's franchise family
shares good ideas because more visibility across the country benefits everyone.
What works in another state or an adjacent territory may work for you and we
encourage our business owners to network, share ideas, and help one another to
increase profits.