Uccello's Ristorante Pizzeria & Sports Lounge
A Multi-Faceted Franchise Opportunity
Wide Appeal
Welcome to the Uccello's franchise, a place that gives new meaning to the phrase, "something for everyone"! Uccello's expertly combines several winning concepts under one roof: an entertaining sports lounge, upscale Italian restaurant, pizzeria, and casual burger and pub fare grill! As the perfect place to watch the game, bring the family, enjoy a romantic date or have a quick bite to eat with friends, this extraordinary venue has a king-sized draw!
Founded by Faro Uccello in 1996, this family operation features delicious food made from scratch using our own time-tested recipes. We follow a recipe for success that can be summed up in Faro's philosophy: Always strive to give your guests more than they would normally expect. Provide people the opportunity to enjoy great food and the service to match. You must always strive to be better in everything. And, never compromise on top quality in any area.
Hungry for an appetizing opportunity? Take a look at the ingredients that make Uccello's an outstanding choice in today's sizzling restaurant arena!
Stars in a Shining Industry
The exciting components of Uccello's Ristorante make us a true standout in this bustling industry. Sports Lounges Score Big- It's a concept with wide appeal. In addition to non-stop sports, its draws include a boy-meets-girl atmosphere, good food, and the ability to be with others to celebrate a game or commiserate with other fans. From a restaurateur's standpoint, the sports bar provides inexpensive entertainment with an incentive for guests to stay a little longer. The sports lounge features a comfortable lounge atmosphere with huge appeal for those seeking a place to relax and socialize while enjoying sports events.
Italian Hits the Spot
A large part of this concepts appeal comes from its relaxed charm which can be appropriately upscale, in addition to the flavor and quality of Italian food. A Uccello's franchise positions you with several trends that are not only very well-established, but growing. Should you be accepted into our franchise family, you'll rely on our tried and true business system to run a top notch Uccello's operation of your own!
The Uccello's Business System
Throughout our years in the restaurant industry the Uccello family has listened, learned and crafted a restaurant that offers a superior experience to guests of all kinds. The many elements of this first class franchise are found in our business system. The following is an overview of this powerful system to provide you with a tantalizing taste of what this franchise holds in store for you and your guests!
Accommodating by Design
To accommodate many concepts under one roof, the franchise unit will range between 7,000 and 8,000 square feet in size. Whether patrons are in the mood for sports viewing, fine dining or a quick bite to eat, your Uccello's franchise will hold them easily and comfortably.
Quality Brand
An inviting fireplace at the reception area sets the tone for the high level of quality in food and service your guests will encounter throughout their visit. In another area, a handsome wood wine rack displays your hand-picked selection of wines, reinforcing your message of discriminating taste. True to our primary sports lounge theme, large screen high-definition televisions are strategically located for effortless viewing throughout the restaurant, tuned to a wide array of the top sporting events.
Sports Lounge
The Uccello's sports lounge is a fan's paradise! This roomy space is ideal for meeting friends and enjoying great food that's also a great value. Plus, every seat is a good one for viewing televised sports on large screen High-Definition TV's. With so many strategically located televisions, it's easy to view any number of games simultaneously.
Game Area
The game area provides patrons with the opportunity to mingle and socialize while playing billiards and a variety of popular video games.
Bar
Boasting a large, football-shaped bar, the bar area will provide ample seating in comfortable, upholstered barstools. Banks of flat screen televisions show various channels as well as wildly popular NTN Trivia and Texas Hold 'Em.
Family Dining
A separate dining room area accommodates families and other diners. Even though your Uccello's franchise is primarily a sports lounge, your delicious, wide variety of high quality food makes it worth a visit whether or not you're a sports fan!
Banquet Space
Corporate parties, family get-together, sports awards nights and more will find a perfect gathering place in the banquet rooms offering a separate banquet menu featuring a wide selection of menu favorites.
Takeout & Catering
Those who love our top quality, reasonably priced fare will be able to enjoy it no matter where they are, with the convenience of our takeout and catering services. We provide a separate side entrance to handle takeout orders and the special catering menu offers many tempting choices for off-premises dining.
Extensive, Exceptional Menu
Unlike typical sports venues, Uccello's enables guests to enjoy well-prepared, delicious food along with their non-stop sports action! Your menu is not only varied and vast, but flexible as 
well!
- Savory Italian Specialties
- Create Your Own Pasta!
- Hearty Entrée Offerings
- Combination Plates
- Signature Stromboli
- The Pizza
- Sandwiches, Subs and Burgers
- Appetizers
- Kid's Menu
- Delectable Desserts
- Express Lunch Buffet
- A Bevy of Beverages
Outstanding Guest Service
Excellent service and hospitality is a hallmark of Uccello's! Our philosophy is simple- treat every guest as if they are a guest in our homes.
The Uccello's Franchise Advantage
A Uccello's franchise gives you the best of both worlds: the ability to be your own boss, but with the leadership and guidance of experienced restaurateurs behind you. As a Uccello's franchise operator, you may be able to reduce your risk by following our established system of operation. You'll be in business for yourself, but not by yourself!
Full-Scale Support
Becoming a Uccello's franchisee entitles you to full use of our business system and superb menu, plus access to our pizzeria and restaurant experience with a full range of support.
- Training- You'll be trained in all aspects of the Uccello's franchise including restaurant, bar and sports lounge operation, the takeout restaurant business, and how to develop a banquet and catering business. More instruction will cover such areas as administration, operations, sales/marketing, and food preparation techniques. On-the-job training will give you firsthand experience in the day-to-day operation of a Uccello's. As you prepare to open your doors, we'll send a representative to help you get off to a great start. Plus, you'll be periodically visited by an experienced Uccello's Field Consultant who can provide any assistance you may need.
- Operations Manual-We'll provide you with an in-depth operations manual which will serve as a guidebook for your franchise. It will contain your daily operating procedures, advertising and marketing, guest service techniques and much more. This invaluable tool will help you as you start out and in the years ahead.
- Site Selection-You'll be given guidelines for choosing an appropriate location for your Uccello's franchise. Considerations will include spots on a high traffic street or highway with accessible parking.
- Marketing Support-Our marketing support will include the creation of marketing plans and advertising materials for your use. We'll also share promotional ideas including daily specials and other draws. Plus, the detailed Uccello's website will serve as an additional marketing tool.
Ongoing Service & Support-We'll be available by phone or email to answer any questions you may have and provide assistance to you. And, you'll be periodically visited by a trained Uccello's field representative.
Franchisee Requirements
Owning a Uccello's franchise places you in an enviable position in the exciting restaurant industry. You'll serve a wide guest demographic with a popular array of top quality food and the strong appeal of the sports lounge venue.
To be considered to join our franchise family, you must be a natural problem solver with business management experience and a can do attitude. You should have well-developed people skills and strong sales and guest service abilities. Additionally, you must be able to recruit, train and manage food service personnel. Former small business experience will be considered a plus, but is not required.
We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Uccello's Ristorante Pizzeria & Sports Lounge
"Where Great Food and Sports Come Together"
