New Lenox, IL -- (SBWire) -- 07/26/2010 -- The Pizza Mia! restaurant has been a staple in the Chicago area since 1991 when Dave Dombrowski took over from a struggling neighborhood pizzeria and turned the restaurant's fortunes around.

“I’ve always believed in keeping things simple. Make a great product, give outstanding service, be competitively priced. If we are consistent in these areas, we will be consistently successful. That’s how I’ve built my company,” Dombrowski said.

Now, he wants to share that success with other entrepreneurs in the area.

Dombrowski is offering the opportunity to own a Pizza Mia! restaurant franchise in the Chicago area to motivated individuals who want to join an industry with soaring profits and competitive start-up costs.

"We are a recession-proof business. Everyone still enjoys a great pizza, and it's affordable," Dombrowski said. Restaurants like Pizza Mia! allow customers the chance to enjoy dinner out, without having to pay a fortune, which is why Pizza Mia! continues to thrive and Dombrowski was able to move from his original location, and expand his operations.

Before deciding to franchise the Pizza Mia! restaurant concept, Dombrowski did substantial research into pizza franchises and the franchise industry in general. The restaurant franchise industry is a $558 billion business, and more than three quarters of U.S. households purchase at least one carryout or delivery meal a month, Dombrowski discovered.

“After 19 plus years in the pizza business, we are ready to share our success with qualified people through franchising,” Dombrowski said. “We’re not just another pizza company. ‘From scratch’ recipes, fresh ingredients, and a diverse menu with trademarked products separates us from the other guys.”

Franchisees will have access to far more than the recipes and the familiar Pizza Mia! restaurant look, however. They will have marketing support and advice, assistance with site selection, thorough and comprehensive training, a detailed operations manual, an exclusive territory, and many other perks. They will also have the opportunity to enter the highly lucrative catering market.

The restaurants are designed to be appealing, and to provide high quality food to budget conscious consumers, while remaining cost effective and simple to run.

However, because Dombrowski wants to ensure that the Pizza Mia! restaurant franchise remains synonymous with high quality, he is only offering the franchises to a limited number of qualified candidates, who will go through an interview and screening process.

Those seeking more information about Pizza Mia!’s new pizza franchise opportunities may visit them online at http://www.pizzamiaonline.com or call them at 815 463 8300.