Invest In A Restaurant Franchise With Comprehensive Support

The Sauce Pizza and Wine Advantage: Personalized Support, Powered by Global Expertise

If you’re considering investing in a restaurant franchise, finding the right brand with the right backing can make all the difference. When you join the Sauce Pizza and Wine family, you’re not just investing in a brand that brings fresh, artisanal pizzas and high-quality wines to guests. You’re also gaining the long-term support of an experienced, passionate parent company that is committed to helping you build a thriving business for years to come.

At Sauce Pizza and Wine, franchisees are never alone. Thanks to our relationship with BBQ Holdings, Inc., and the broader support of MTY Group, Sauce franchise owners benefit from a powerful combination of local, personalized attention and global operational expertise. This partnership ensures comprehensive support from your first day and every day after.

BBQ Holdings: Bringing Industry Leadership to Sauce Pizza and Wine’s Franchise Support

BBQ Holdings, Inc. is a multi-brand restaurant company with decades of experience in growing and supporting some of America’s favorite dining concepts. Established in 1994 and based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, BBQ Holdings manages a family of brands that includes Famous Dave’s, Granite City Food and Brewery, Village Inn, Bakers Square, and, of course, Sauce Pizza and Wine.

Their leadership team brings extensive restaurant industry expertise to the table, ensuring franchisees have a resource they can trust for everything from training and marketing to technology and operations. For Sauce franchisees, this means more than just opening your doors; it means being part of a network that values quality, service, and long-term relationships.

Global Resources with a Local Focus: Building a Stronger Future

In fall 2022, BBQ Holdings was acquired by MTY Group, a leading restaurant franchisor based in Canada. MTY Group operates over 7,000 locations under more than 90 different brands across North America. This acquisition created even greater opportunities for brands like Sauce Pizza and Wine.

The combined expertise of MTY Group and BBQ Holdings gives Sauce Pizza and Wine franchisees access to sophisticated supply chain solutions, innovative marketing strategies, strong vendor relationships, and ongoing operational coaching. It’s a support system that evolves as your business grows.

A Restaurant Franchise Built on Flavor, Community, and Care

At its core, Sauce Pizza and Wine is about bringing people together over great food. Our menu focuses on fresh, high-quality ingredients that are thoughtfully sourced and creatively presented. Guests love our handcrafted pizzas, housemade sauces, pastas, and curated wine lists. Our welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail keeps our guests coming back.

Our franchise model is built to reflect that same spirit. Franchisees are encouraged to be a part of their communities, forging meaningful relationships with their guests, creating a local gathering spot that feels like home. From the moment you sign on with Sauce, you are part of a family that shares your commitment to hospitality and quality.

And thanks to our parent company relationships, you can focus more on connecting with your guests while we help provide the support infrastructure behind the scenes.

What Comprehensive Support Looks Like with Sauce Pizza and Wine

When you invest in a restaurant franchise with Sauce Pizza and Wine, you gain access to an all-encompassing support system, including:

• Training and onboarding: Comprehensive initial training programs to ensure you’re confident and ready to operate your restaurant.
• Real estate and build-out assistance: Help with site selection, lease negotiations, and restaurant design to set you up in a location primed for steady guest traffic.
• Marketing and promotions: Access to expert marketing teams that help you launch and grow your business with brand-specific strategies and local advertising support.
• Ongoing operational coaching: Continued business consulting, operational best practices, and performance monitoring to help you fine-tune and improve your restaurant over time.
• Technology tools: Modern POS systems, data analytics, and inventory management software designed to keep your operations smooth and efficient.
• Supply chain support: Relationships with trusted vendors to help you manage inventory, control costs, and maintain ingredient quality.

This level of support allows Sauce franchisees to open with confidence and navigate day-to-day operations with expert guidance readily available whenever needed.

The Right Time to Invest in a Sauce Pizza and Wine Franchise

With the restaurant landscape constantly changing and communities looking for elevated casual dining, now is a compelling time to invest in a franchise like Sauce Pizza and Wine. Today’s guests value fresh ingredients, thoughtfully crafted flavors, and a laid-back, inviting atmosphere—and Sauce Pizza and Wine brings all of that to the table.

Sauce Pizza and Wine is growing strategically and looking for franchisees who share a passion for great food, community engagement, and creating memorable guest experiences. When you invest with Sauce, you’re not just joining a brand; you’re stepping into a network of support backed by BBQ Holdings and MTY Group that stays with you through every milestone, every challenge, and every achievement.

Thinking about bringing the Sauce Pizza and Wine experience to your community? You can explore the Sauce business model and discover the many ways we support our franchise owners by visiting our research pages here.

Connect with our franchise development team by filling out our inquiry form here. After we receive your information, we’ll reach out to schedule an introductory call and provide you with more details about the unique Sauce Pizza and Wine franchise opportunity.