Ridding the world of skimpy, wimpy pizza since 1965
Earl “Red” Schoenheider opened the first Red’s Savoy Pizza restaurant in 1965 on East 7th Street in St. Paul, Minnesota under the name “The Original Red’s Savoy Pizza.” He worked in the restaurant 7 days a week until the day he died in 2017. He built his business around his product, work ethic and a unique family-like experience. He spent years perfecting his own secret recipe sauce and sausage. Red piled his thin crust pizza high with quality toppings and created a product unmatched by anyone.
As a testament to Red’s passion for people and product, his original restaurant developed a cult like following over five decades, making the Red’s Savoy name legendary across the Midwest (and beyond!). But it goes beyond the pizza. Red was an unpretentious, no BS guy, who built a team that took care of their customers in the same way – with transparency, a little bit of grit, and above all – a feeling of being family. Every day, in each of our stores, we strive to carry on Red’s no BS, caring legacy.
When you open a Red’s Savoy Pizza Franchise, you won’t be on your own.
We’re here to support you every step of the way and to help your business thrive – this is Countonable℠ in real-life.
- Playbook : Through over 55 years of experience, we created “Red’s Way” and the “Savoy System.” These are our systems, that cover everything from appropriate expense ratios, to how to market your business locally, to how to make our delicious food, to how to successfully get your location opened on-time and on-budget.We’ve pulled together a playbook that guides you through everything you’ll need to know to run your Red’s Savoy Pizza restaurant.
- Training : We’ve created the Savoy System Welcome program, which teaches our franchisees about the business side of your restaurant. After that, our franchisees and location leaders are immersed in Red’s Way Leadership Academy, which is an in-depth onsite program that teaches you everything you need to know to run your restaurant, create ‘Sota-style™ pizza and thrill your customers. Upon completion of the Red’s Way Leadership Academy you’ll be empowered to deliver a Wow-Worthy and Countonable℠ experience at your location while doing it Red’s Way.
- Opening Support : We’ll be there throughout the opening process, reviewing plans, supporting training, and we’ll be there for your big day- when the ribbon is cut and you invite your customers in to your beautiful new restaurant. We’ll provide onsite support throughout the opening process to ensure your success.
- State-of-the-Art Technology : We’ve customized a suite of amazing software to make your experience and your customers’ experiences seamless and simple. From a point of sale system, to a loyalty program helping you to engage your customers in a meaningful way, to industry leading reporting and reporting insights, the technology you need will be at your fingertips.
- Franchisee Operational Support : Once you’re part of the Red’s Savoy Pizza family, we treat you like family. We’re here to support you, answer questions and give ideas. We won’t be a stranger!
- Marketing : We’ve built a spirited, strong brand that resonates with our customers! We have done creative promotions, including some big names, to bring the brand to life. We actively manage the Red’s Savoy Pizza social media accounts, and use them to drive customers your way.
