About Valentino's Franchise
Valentino's is an Italian restaurant franchise offering specialty pizzas, pasta, broasted chicken, salads, desserts, and other classic Italian dishes.
The brand has been franchising since 1981 under the parent company Val Limited, Inc., making it one of the more established names in the Italian food franchise space.
Valentino's serves individuals and families seeking quality Italian cuisine in a convenient format.
Valentino's Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$432K
Average Investment
$599K
Maximum Investment
$767K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $12,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Up to 5% of gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 1% of gross sales to VOA Production and Promotion Fund; 1.5% of gross sales for Co-Op Advertising | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $431,900 – $766,650 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $432K–$767K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Up to 5% of gross sales) and marketing fee (Up to 1% of gross sales to VOA Production and Promotion Fund; 1.5% of gross sales for Co-Op Advertising) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $0 | $12,500 |
| Travel and living expenses | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Real estate (1) | $216,000 | $380,000 |
| Equipment (2) | $148,000 | $227,000 |
| Point of Sale System (3) | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Signage (4) | $7,650 | $28,150 |
| Opening costs (5) | $2,250 | $5,000 |
| Permits, legal, accounting and deposits (6) | $4,000 | $12,500 |
| Operating inventory | $6,500 | $10,000 |
| Advertising fees (3 months) (7) | $3,500 | $16,500 |
| Additional funds (3 months) (8) | $26,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 for To-Go Location or $2,000 for Express Location |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit plus wages of auditor along with out of pocket expenses (travel, meals (if overnight), and incidentals) |
| Initial VOA Opening Crew | Up to $10,000 for a To-Go Location; up to $3,000 for an Express Location |
| Product Review | Cost of our inspection and review |
| Management Fee | To be determined under circumstances |
| Relocation Expense | As incurred by VOA |
| Training and Advertising Materials | As estimated by VOA |
| De-identification Costs | Actual costs of de-identifying the Restaurant |
| Interest | Lesser of 18% or the highest legal rate for open business accounts |
| Late Fee On Royalty/Ad Fees | $20 per day up to 10 days |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 8 hours classroom, 300 hours on-the-job |
| Classroom Training | 8 |
| On-the-Job Training | 300 |
| Training Location | Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE |
| Additional Training | Additional training is provided if necessary for the franchisee, manager, or others. Owners, General Managers, and other employees must complete supplemental and refresher training programs as required by the Franchisor. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | 2.5 mile radius |
| Description | The franchisor designates an exclusive area within a 2.5-mile radius of the approved restaurant site. Within this Exclusive Area, the franchisor will not license other franchisees or establish company-owned To-Go or Express Locations. The Exclusive Area terminates if the franchised restaurant closes. Relocation requires approval, and the Exclusive Area will be measured from the new site. The franchisor may license or operate other restaurants outside this area, even if they compete for customers, and may sell Valentino’s branded products through other distribution channels (internet, convenience stores, etc.) inside or outside the Exclusive Area, provided these establishments are not identified as Valentino's Restaurants. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 15 years for To-Go Locations; 5 years for Express Locations |
| Renewal Term | 10 years for To-Go Locations; two 5-year terms for Express Locations |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 for To-Go Location or $2,000 for Express Location |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must give written notice 6 months before expiration, remodel the Restaurant within 3 years prior to renewal (or have a contract for it), pay the renewal fee, be in substantial compliance with the agreement, and sign the then-current form of franchise agreement if required. A general release of claims against the franchisor is also required. |
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must qualify (good moral character, sufficient business experience, aptitude, financial resources), all amounts due to franchisor must be paid, transferee must complete training, transferee must sign current franchise agreement and ancillary agreements, franchisee/assignee must pay transfer fee, franchisee must execute a general release, franchisor must approve material terms of sale, and franchisee acknowledges ongoing obligations. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor can terminate the franchise for various curable defaults (e.g., breach of agreement, failure to pay obligations, non-compliance with laws, failure to maintain trained personnel, unsatisfied judgments, failure to provide information) if not cured within 30 days. Incurable defaults (e.g., insolvency, abandonment, unauthorized assignment, material misrepresentation, felony conviction, repeated violations) allow immediate termination. |
| Non-Compete Period | 18 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee and its owners cannot be engaged in or financially interested in any competitive business anywhere. After termination or expiration, the franchisee and owners with more than 10% interest cannot operate a competing restaurant or food service business featuring pizza and Italian food products or their delivery/catering for 18 months within the metropolitan statistical area of the former Restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Restaurant must be directly supervised by one or more individuals executing the Franchise Agreement. Day-to-day operations must be under the direct, full-time, on-premises supervision of a Manager who has successfully completed the training program. The Manager is not required to own an equity interest. Individuals with more than a 10% interest in a corporate, partnership, or LLC franchisee must personally execute the Franchise Agreement and be personally liable for its provisions. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must operate in strict compliance with the Valentino’s System, which designates products, product categories, and approved suppliers for food preparation, recipes, ingredients, fixtures, furniture, equipment, signage, materials, and supplies. Only approved menu items and products from approved vendors are permitted. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor offers limited supplies directly and reserves the right to offer additional products. Franchisees must purchase items that meet minimum standards and specifications or from franchisor-approved suppliers. Approval for new items/suppliers requires submission of specifications/samples and may incur a fee. Approved suppliers must sign an agreement prohibiting sale of proprietary product mixes to others. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | VOA's total revenues from required purchases of products and services by franchisees were $12,405 in 2022. VOA does not derive revenue from purchases from other vendors, except for rebates/payments from two vendors based on system-wide purchases. One vendor provided approximately 3.4% of purchases in rebates in 2022, which were redistributed to franchisees. Another vendor provides payments of approximately 1.4% of purchases, deposited into the Production and Promotion Fund. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Neither the franchisor nor any affiliate currently offers, directly or indirectly, any financing arrangements. They do not receive direct or indirect payments or other consideration from any person for the placement of financing with a lender. The franchisor is unable to estimate a franchisee's ability to obtain financing and has no agreements or arrangements with any lender to provide financing. |
Valentino's Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Valentino's does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Valentino's does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Valentino's Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordValentino's has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Valentino's System Growth
Total Units
33
Franchised
17
Company-Owned
16
Valentino's currently operates 17 franchised locations and 16 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 4 | 33 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 33 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
Transfers: 4 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$754K
Net Income
$103K
Total Assets
$739K
Audited by HBE CPAs & Consultants for year ending December 31.
Valentino's Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Valentino's franchise ranges from $431,900 to $766,650, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $12,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Valentino's charges a royalty fee of Up to 5% of gross sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 1% of gross sales to VOA Production and Promotion Fund; 1.5% of gross sales for Co-Op Advertising contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Valentino's Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Valentino's to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Valentino's does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Valentino's has been franchising since 1981. The FDD shows an investment range of $431,900-$766,650, a Up to 5% of gross sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $12,500 and the total investment ranges from $431,900 to $766,650 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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