{"id":665,"date":"2015-05-18T06:00:28","date_gmt":"2015-05-18T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sintelsystemspos.com\/?p=665"},"modified":"2015-05-05T11:11:52","modified_gmt":"2015-05-05T18:11:52","slug":"franchising-makes-expanding-easy-as-achatz-handmade-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sintelsystemspos.com\/es\/franchising-makes-expanding-easy-as-achatz-handmade-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Franchising Makes Expanding Easy As Achatz Handmade Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SintelSystems-Tablet-POS\"<\/a>We love reading about how franchising can power growth for privately held companies.<\/p>\n

Any way you slice it, it’s hard to imagine how the Achatz Handmade Pie Co. could establish 150 locations across the United States in the next five years without turning to franchising.<\/p>\n

Indeed, after 21 years the much-loved brand based in Michigan’s Chesterfield Township has sold its franchise rights to a Tampa, Florida-based franchise operation called Handmade Pie Co.<\/p>\n

We found the Achatz success story in a post on the Detroit Free Press website freep.com, \u00abAchatz Pies To Greatly Expand Via Franchises.\u00bb<\/p>\n

Just as we share our vast point of sale experience and expertise with startup owners in order to help them make the best decisions from the very beginning, we at Sintel Systems are happy to share articles, advice and commentary about how tastes are changing the restaurant landscape.<\/p>\n

A company spokesman told the Detroit Free Press that that franchise pricing information would be released after Jan. 1, 2015.<\/p>\n

Currently, the franchise company has three locations open for the holiday season \u2014 Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Laurel Park Place in Livonia and Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi.<\/p>\n

\u00abThe mall units have exceeded our expectations,\u00bb Handmade Pie Chief Operating Officer Kevin Sirois said in a statement quoted in the post. \u00abThese additional retail locations provide new customers with access to Wendy and Dave’s amazing, all natural handmade pies for the holidays. Our first brick and mortar store will open by spring of 2015 in Novi.\u00bb<\/p>\n

The post notes that the Achatz Handmade Pie Co. started with a 75-year-old family pie recipe in co-founder Wendy Achatz’s in-laws’ catering kitchen. Initially she sold those desserts at local farmers markets until the brand grew into a $10 million company with 175 employees.<\/p>\n

Wendy Achatz and her husband Dave say all pies for the franchises will be made fresh in the company’s bakehouse, then immediately frozen and distributed to the franchisee stores where they’ll be baked as needed.<\/p>\n

According to its Web site, the baking company doesn’t use chemicals, preservatives or hydrogenated oils and sources most of the fruit, flour, sugar and dairy products from local farms.<\/p>\n

The award-winning pies have been showcased on \u00abThe Rachael Ray Show,\u00bb \u00abThe Today Show\u00bb and \u00abGood Morning America Weekend as well as in \u00abBon App\u00e9tit\u00bb and \u00abFood & Wine\u00bb magazines.<\/p>\n

The company now has seven pie shops, all in southeast Michigan, which employ about five people each. Wendy Achatz anticipates similar staffing levels at each franchise. The pie makers also supply an estimated 100 grocery stores.<\/p>\n

For years, the founders fielded requests from customers, friends and relatives who asked about franchising opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u00abWe weren’t ready to go in that direction,\u00bb Achatz tells the Detroit Free Press. \u00abMy husband and I realized we don’t have experience in the franchises business and we didn’t want to mess it up if we did it ourselves…. We’ve met with a lot of people over the years and not felt comfortable until we met\u00bb Sirois’s team.\u00bb<\/p>\n

Achatz and her husband anticipate the franchises will bring in lots of new customers, not just ex-Michiganders.<\/p>\n

\u00abIt’s going to be new people from around the world,\u00bb she tells the Detroit Free Press. \u00abOne of our mission was to get this great buy out into the world. We need to share it with the country.\u00bb<\/p>\n

Read the full Detroit Free Press post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more insights into franchising growth trends, check out our related posts, Boom Times for the Restaurant Sector? Recruiting Franchise Announces Big Growth Plans<\/a>, The Top 12 Franchises, Based Upon Average Annual Single-Store Sales<\/a>, Tested Proven And Growing: The Motley Fool’s Roadhouse To Riches<\/a>, Growth Investors Likely To Get In Line For Shake Shack IPO<\/a>, and Fast-Casual Pizza Franchises Have Investors Over The Moon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sintel is the only full-service, direct-to-user point of sale provider \u2014 no resellers, no middleman. From software development to franchise incubator to ongoing support, part of Sintel’s commitment to our customers and industry is to share information on how to achieve success. Whether you’re a first-time franchise hopeful, a small business owner or an established chain, it’s always smart to stay on top of franchising trends.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in learning more about Sintel\u2019s point of sale (POS) systems and how our knowledge and support can impact your future success, call us for a complimentary phone consultation.<\/p>\n

Sintel Systems<\/a>\u00a0is the only direct to end user full-service provider of tailored Point of Sale systems across retail, restaurant and service industries, including\u00a0frozen yogurt shops<\/a>,\u00a0pizzerias<\/a>,\u00a0sushi restaurants<\/a>,\u00a0caf\u00e9s<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0retail stores<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As a single source for business solutions, our experienced, knowledgeable team negotiates the complex POS landscape for you to enable you to find the right POS system for your business and budget.\u00a0Hardware<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Software<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Support<\/a><\/p>\n

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