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    The Paladino's Italian Eatery Franchise Opportunity

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      The Paladino's Italian Eatery Potential

      PALADINO’S Italian food franchise is positioned for brand development. Here’s just a few of the reasons why we’re excited for what’s next.

      We make everything homemade and fresh to order.

      It’s a difference our guests can taste. And it helps create loyal returning customers.

      An experienced and dedicated founder presence.

      Committed to help ensure your Italian food franchise meets our exacting standards.

      We use only the highest quality ingredients.

      So every meal we serve up is at its best tasting and most satisfying peak of flavor.

      No pre-sliced meat or cheeses, ever.

      Our franchise owners get the top brands, from Vienna corned beef and sausage to Black Angus choice for our Italian beef.

      Authentic Chicago flavors and favorites

      Classics prepared from family recipes, including the growing national phenomenon of the Italian beef sandwich.

      Our franchise model is built for rapid expansion.

      We want our owners to grow, and we designed our business to help them do so.

      Existing vendor relationships

      Crafted to get you the best-quality ingredients at the lowest price.

      PALADINO’S ITALIAN EATERY has built our brand with our owners in mind. Connect with us today to learn more about our Italian food franchise opportunities!

      Need More Reasons to Join Paladino's Italian Eatery?

      Italian beef and other classic Chicago favorites are going national. PALADINO’S is helping to make it happen.

      The Italian restaurant industry is big and booming! Serving an annual market of more than $86 billion, with more expansion expected in the years ahead.¹

      The Italian beef sandwich is leading the way. It’s one of the fastest-growing dishes in the U.S. and is experiencing elevated cultural prominence.²

      The increased demand for Italian beef sandwiches has helped drive social-media popularity as well. With mentions of the dish in social conversations increasing annually.³

      1. “Italian Restaurants in the U.S.,” IBISWorld. Jan 2024 (https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/italian-restaurants-industry/)
      2. “Demand for Italian Beef is Booming. Thank ‘The Bear,’” New York Times. Aug 9, 2022 (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/09/dining/hulu-the-bear-italian-beef-sandwich.html)
      3. “Italian Beef Sandwich Trends,” Tastewise. Accessed Jan 22, 2024 (https://tastewise.io/foodtrends/italian%20beef%20sandwich)

      Need More Reasons to Join Paladino's Italian Eatery?

      Italian beef and other classic Chicago favorites are going national. PALADINO’S is helping to make it happen.

      The Italian restaurant industry is big and booming! Serving an annual market of more than $86 billion, with more expansion expected in the years ahead.¹

      The Italian beef sandwich is leading the way. It’s one of the fastest-growing dishes in the U.S. and is experiencing elevated cultural prominence.²

      The increased demand for Italian beef sandwiches has helped drive social-media popularity as well. With mentions of the dish in social conversations increasing annually.³

      1. “Italian Restaurants in the U.S.,” IBISWorld. Jan 2024 (https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/italian-restaurants-industry/)
      2. “Demand for Italian Beef is Booming. Thank ‘The Bear,’” New York Times. Aug 9, 2022 (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/09/dining/hulu-the-bear-italian-beef-sandwich.html)
      3. “Italian Beef Sandwich Trends,” Tastewise. Accessed Jan 22, 2024 (https://tastewise.io/foodtrends/italian%20beef%20sandwich)

      The Paladino’s Italian Food Franchise Investment Opportunity

      At PALADINO’S ITALIAN EATERY, we created a franchise model focused on low costs and rapid growth.

      Estimated Initial Investment

      $336,750 to $681,000*

      Minimum Liquid Capital

      $200,000*

      *See the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for more information.