Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys

When&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-defelice-67069442?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana-2730522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dominic DeFelice</a> opened the first&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eatdefelice.com/franchises?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana-2730522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DeFelice Brothers Pizza</a> in 1982, his ambitions were simple: make some money and pursue his dream of going to photography school. But what started as a small mom-and-pop shop launched with a $10,000 credit union loan and some used ovens has since grown into a 10-unit regional brand with national franchise potential.“I started it with my brother,” said DeFelice. “We were both laid off from local mills. My sister and her husband were in the pizza business, and I had worked for them. So I decided to open a pizza shop myself.”By 1985 the brothers had already opened their second store, and a few years later they added a commissary to supply their growing network.&nbsp;“In 1990, we opened our fifth store,” DeFelice said. “But the regulations were such that you could only have five stores personally and couldn’t take food across state lines without licensing and inspections. That’s when I decided to have our products — sauce, meatballs, beef — manufactured by third parties. Now, we can grow anywhere in the United States that we’re licensed to be.”That decision set the stage for DeFelice Brothers Pizza’s next phase: franchising. “I sold my first license agreement and then turned it into a full-blown franchise,” DeFelice said. “We started selling off some of our company-owned stores as franchises — many to friends and employees who had grown with the business.”<h2>Finding the Right Franchise Legal Partner</h2>As the brand formalized its franchise model, DeFelice knew he needed a legal team that understood franchising inside and out.&nbsp;“My local attorney originally helped me with our franchise agreement, but when he retired, we started looking for someone new,” DeFelice said. “That’s how we found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spadealaw.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana-2730522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Spadea Lignana</a>. We ended up signing on a retainer.”Over the years, through COVID setbacks and even DeFelice’s own health challenges, the relationship with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/spadealignanafranchiseattorneys/info">Spadea Lignana</a> has remained steady.&nbsp;“Spadea makes the franchising process real easy — they know the franchise and the FDD,” he said. “They have it down to a science. They keep us in line and keep us abreast of all the changes. Every year, we renew our agreement and update our audited financial statements.”<h2>A Franchise Built on Family and Quality</h2>Even with decades of success behind him, DeFelice remains deeply hands-on and committed to quality.&nbsp;“Our most successful owners are hands-on,” he said. “This isn’t a free ride — you have to be involved. Investors should be interested in our franchise because they get to be their own boss, but they have to want to do the work.”That work pays off. DeFelice Brothers Pizza has earned regional and international recognition for its products, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/business/2012/09/defelice-celebrating-30-years/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana-2730522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">“Best in the USA” title at the World Pizza Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy in 2005</a>.“We make our product fresh every day,” DeFelice said. “Our tomatoes are packed for us — six hours from the time they’re picked, our recipes are in the can. We make dough daily and bake in two steps. It’s a product I’ve been proud of, and we strive to make it consistent while giving the best service we can.”As the brand continues to grow, DeFelice is setting his sights on new markets like Columbus and Pittsburgh — with Spadea Lignana as a trusted partner in the journey. “We’re a family-run business,” he said. “You’re not getting a big company that’s cookie-cutter. We want our franchisees to be successful. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. It’s a simple process. We don’t have a niche — we just have damn good pizza.”For more information on Spadea Lignana, visit<a href="https://www.spadealaw.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana-2730522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.spadealaw.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana-2730522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.spadealaw.com</a>.For more information on DeFelice Brothers Pizza, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eatdefelice.com/franchises?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana-2730522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.eatdefelice.com/franchises</a>.

How DeFelice Brothers Pizza Grew With Help From Spadea Lignana

1851 Franchise

From humble beginnings in a small Ohio pizza shop to a scalable, family-run franchise, DeFelice Brothers Pizza has built success on quality, consistency and the right legal foundation.

This brand page has been paid for by SPADEA LIGNANA FRANCHISE ATTORNEYS. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

How The DeFelice Brothers Turned a $10,000 Loan Into an Award-Winning Franchise With Help From Spadea Lignana

how-the-defelice-brothers-turned-a-10000-loan-into-an-award-winning-franchise-with-help-from-spadea-lignana

SUPPLIER INFORMATION

Contact

About Spadea Lignana

The Spadea Lignana Difference

Unmatched Client Support

No. 1 Franchise Law Firm

Franchise Practice Areas

Contact Spadea Lignana

Learn

Visit Website

SPADEA LIGNANA FRANCHISE ATTORNEYS

Facebook

LinkedIn

YouTube

SOCIAL MEDIA

How The Flying Pickle Is Turning Its Social Pickleball Club Into a Franchise People Want to Be Part Of

How Giuseppe Ruta Built La Bottega From a “Hole-in-the-Wall” to a Thriving Franchise With Help From Spadea Lignana

Arctic Resto Brings Eco-Friendly Innovation to the Cleaning Industry With Its Mobile Dry Ice Franchise

SPADEA LIGNANA FRANCHISE ATTORNEYS MOST READ STORIES

1851 LOGIN

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

ABOUT SPADEA LIGNANA FRANCHISE ATTORNEYS

CONTACT SPADEA LIGNANA FRANCHISE ATTORNEYS

facebook

twitter

linkedin

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

City

State / Province

Zip Code

How did you hear about us?

Comments

Spadea Lignana - Eiffel Waffle - Client Profile - 1851 Franchise

How Eiffel Waffle Turned Viral Success Into a Fast-Growing Franchise Opportunity

eiffel-waffle-franchise-spadea-lignana

Museum of Illusions Aims To Become a Global Phenomenon in the World of Franchising

museum-of-illusions-aims-to-become-a-global-phenomenon-in-the-world-of-franchising

Intellectual Property and Franchises (How to Protect Your Brand Legally)

intellectual-property-and-franchises-how-to-protect-your-brand-legally

Spadea Lignana - La Bottega - Client Spotlight - 1851 Franchise

la-bottega-franchise-spadea-lignana

How The DeFelice Brothers Turned a $10,000 Loan Into an Award-Winning Franchise With Help From Spadea Lignana

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS