Split-based Roll & Go seeks franchise partners for new locations

Split-based Roll & Go, a foodservice concept serving the flavour of pizza in a pizza roll format, is seeking franchise partners in Croatia and international markets. Developed from the Ciprianis Food business, the brand is inviting enquiries from entrepreneurs interested in opening their own outlet, as well as those looking to develop multiple locations. It is currently building its network, with plans to provide partners with operational know-how, training and support.

From a business in Split to a franchise offering

According to a presentation of the concept published on 29 October, Roll & Go grew out of day-to-day experience in the foodservice industry. Before developing its franchise offering, the business focused on product development, understanding customer habits and refining its processes. At the heart of the offer is the familiar taste of pizza in a convenient pizza roll format.

This sequence of development provides important context for the latest announcement: Roll & Go now wants to pass on the experience gained in Split to partners in other locations. Its stated expansion plans cover Croatia and international markets, and the invitation is not limited to entrepreneurs planning a single outlet.

For Croatia’s franchise sector, the news is primarily an opportunity to work with a home-grown foodservice brand. However, an invitation to prospective partners should not be confused with an announcement of confirmed openings: the current focus is on recruiting partners and building a network, rather than launching new restaurants.

Support from preparation to day-to-day operations

Roll & Go describes a support package that begins before opening and continues once trading starts. It covers preparation and planning, training, opening the outlet and operational development. The partnership is therefore presented as a transfer of business know-how, rather than simply permission to use the brand name and products.

The stated elements of the franchise system include:

• operating manuals and knowledge transfer
• initial training
• pre-opening and launch support
• marketing guidelines
• ongoing development of the concept.

These are the announced components of the support package. A useful next step for prospective partners is to establish how each works in practice: who takes part in training, how the opening is prepared and how operational issues are addressed once trading begins.

It is particularly useful to distinguish between help with launching the business and support during day-to-day operations. Initial training and preparing the premises meet different needs from subsequent process reviews and development of the product range. Interested entrepreneurs should therefore seek a clear explanation of the scope, duration and responsibilities for each part of the partnership.

An invitation to single-unit and multi-unit partners

The brand is currently building its franchise network, and this invitation is aimed at entrepreneurs who want to be among its first partners. The presentation states that foodservice experience is not the only criterion. It also emphasises finding partners who share its approach to business growth and development.

The option to open one outlet or develop several raises different topics for discussion with the franchisor. For an entrepreneur considering a single location, the key questions will concern day-to-day management and the support available. For a candidate interested in multiple locations, it will also be important to clarify the expansion plan, team structure and obligations associated with each outlet.

These are not published Roll & Go terms, but questions prospective partners should ask before making a decision. Likewise, the brand’s international ambitions do not mean that a network is already established in every market. At this stage, it is inviting partnerships to support development in Croatia and abroad.

What to check before applying and investing

Interested entrepreneurs can request a franchise information pack through Roll & Go’s official website. This is a starting point for a more detailed discussion about the business model, their own resources and capabilities, and both parties’ expectations.

Before making any commitment, prospective partners should request a breakdown of investment requirements, fees, purchasing terms, premises requirements and the allocation of responsibilities. They should also clarify how the operating manuals are applied and exactly what support is provided after opening. These questions are intended to help assess the offer; they do not confirm any specific terms offered by this brand.

Practical takeaway: Roll & Go is opening discussions with its first franchise partners. For interested entrepreneurs, a sensible next step is to request the information pack, check the contractual and operational details, and only then assess whether the concept suits their proposed location and available resources.