MELANIPHY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Have you ever heard someone say that. Are they still in business? Perhaps some are; however I would bet that more are not. It is hard for many in the pizza business to understand that locations are as important as the product, and in many cases, more important. Naturally, the product has to be acceptable, or you won't need a location. Nonetheless, without adequate locations, one is starting from a negative position. Most often, it is a short or long term death knell.
 
For over 30 years, I have been evaluating and selecting restaurant and fast food locations throughout the world. The primary conclusion that I can draw is that there is no substitute for a good location. Good food, quality pizza, superb promotion, fast service and competitive pricing are extremely important, but rarely will those factors overcome a poor location. Exceptions, of course, do exist. For example, a pizza operation oriented primarily to delivery usually does not need a primary location.