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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowNoble Roman’s Inc. late yesterday reported a larger profit in the second quarter, primarily due to its continuing
efforts to cut expenses by replacing company-owned restaurants with franchises.
The Indianapolis-based franchisor
of Noble Roman’s Pizza and Tuscano’s Italian Style Subs said quarterly profit increased 5 percent, to $415,234,
or 2 cents per share, compared with the same time frame last year.
Revenue, however, fell 21 percent, to $1.9 million.
The company attributed the drop to a decrease in sales of franchise agreements.
In the most recent quarter, Noble
Roman’s reduced overhead and operating costs by 34 percent, to $1 million, compared with the year-ago quarter.
Only two of Noble Roman’s company-owned restaurants, which are used for training and demonstration purposes, remain
open.
The company said it continues to pursue growth by putting locations in “non-traditional venues”
such as hospitals, military bases, universities, convenience stores and hotels.
The company also hopes to
increase sales by adding a “take-and-bake” pizza to its menu. The pizza so far is offered at 22 grocery stores,
with two more expecting to have it available within the next few weeks, the company said.
A “grab-n-go”
sub will be available as well to franchise owners of dual Noble Roman’s Pizza and Tuscano’s Subs franchises.
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