Pizza is as much of an American past time as baseball and apple pie. Quite possibly America's favorite food, the pizza industry accounts for more than $30 billion in sales annually and has consistently increased over the years. There are approximately 900,000 restaurants in the U.S. today with pizzerias accounting for 17% of those venues.

Pizza sales and consumption statistics for the U.S.:

• Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza each day, or about 350 slices per second.
• Pizza accounts for more that 10% of all foodservice sales.
• 93% of Americans eat at least one pizza per month.
• Each man, woman and child in America eats and average of 46 slices, (23 pounds), of pizza per year.
• Italian food ranks as the most popular ethnic food in America.
• 94% of the population of the U.S. eats pizza.

The organic industry is a relatively young market to the American consumer. While the organic movement began in the first half of the 20th century, it hasn't gained in popularity until the last 20 years as concerns about agrichemicals' effect on the envinronment have risen. Today, global warming, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and other natural disasters, have opened the eyes of the world as the damage to the Earth's ecosystem has become a reality. Consequently, consumers are educating themselves on the toxins that are damaging the evironment, like those used in non-organic farming practices, and realizing that they're also hurting themselves.

As a result, the organic industry has consistently grown at a rate of 20% per year for the last seven years. Today, the organic industry boasts $15 billion in sales per year and experts predict continued growth. According to a survey of industry leaders conducted by the Organic Trade Association in June 2006, it's forecasted that by the year 2025 organic products of all types will be used routinely by consumers every day.

It's estimated that in the U.S. organic food is available in nearly 20,000 natural food stores and 73% of conventional grocery stores. However, in terms of restaurants, organic food is almost non-existent.

The Pizza Fusion Difference

By combining the demand of the organic food sector (the fastest growing market in the food industry) with the established popularity of the pizza industry, Pizza Fusion has created a mold for a powerful entrepreneurial climate. We're looking to acquire franchisees who not only believe in our mission, but are also interested in the social and commercial benefits of owning an organic business.


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