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Mama's Meatball - Franchise


Quick Summary

Mama's Meatball has the recipe for success as an authentic, home-style Italian restaurant that crafts its dishes with the utmost love and care. Since its founding in 2006, Mama's has had one goal in mind and that is to satisfy and enrich its customers with the family's flavorful recipes. Franchising with Mama's Meatball offers you the opportunity to be a part of a profitable business venture that has nowhere else to go but up - don't miss out on this fantastic offer! Inquire today.

*Please contact "Mama's Meatball" to confirm the accuracy of any information provided on this page.

Mama's Meatball
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026

Minimum Cash Required $200,000
Training & Support Yes
Military/Veteran Promotion Yes

Available In These States:

We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • HI
  • MT
  • NV
  • OR
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
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  • Military & Veteran
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Mama's Meatball - Franchise

What Makes Mama's Meatball the Franchise for You
Mama's Meatball is dedicated to providing only authentic Italian food! We have transformed the Italian restaurant industry with our work ethic and dedication to our craft. With the most hospitable treatment you'll ever encounter in an Italian restaurant, we've earned the trust and loyalty of the public. Mama's Meatball is focused on guaranteeing complete satisfaction from the moment a customer walks through our door to the entirety of their stay. Never compromising on quality, we've made it a point to provide consistency in our cooking for tasty results!

One of our values is the firm belief that family is everything, our success is measured through our heritage. Mama's Meatball is comprised of family recipes that encapsulate our culture and bring a fresh perspective on Italian cuisine. This fresh perspective has managed to make an impressionable following that has garnered the attention of many as well as positive critical acclaim.  As we continue to expand and develop depth-defying Italian recipes, we hope to demonstrate our love for our culture as well as our roots through our carefully curated Italian dishes!

The Opportunity
Mama's Meatball finds its inspiration is derived from its roots and family-oriented nature.  Through a unique blend of traditional and home-style Italian cooking, we've managed to establish a rapport with its customers through authenticity. We pride ourselves on carefully creating mouthwatering dishes that  personify our journey and extend our reach to those who are skeptical about tasting Italian cooking.  Rich in flavor, Mama's Meatball will transform your  idea of Italian cuisine and revolutionize the industry as time  goes on!

Mama's Meatball is excited to present a storefront franchise opportunity! Any prospective locations should be from 1,000 sq. ft to 2,000 sq. ft and should preferably be situated in a popular or high-volume area where people often visit. This includes a high-traffic area, a plaza, or a city attraction. The total initial investment for a Mama's Meatball location can range from $415,000 to $450,000, and this includes a one-time franchise fee of $35,000.

This investment will go towards much of the required expenses associated with opening a Mama's Meatball location that include furniture and fixtures, the initial inventory, construction of any necessary leasehold improvements, and equipment such as tv, cameras, and other supplies.

Training & Support
Mama's Meatball has developed a comprehensive and detailed training process for its franchisees. The training process includes two sections, classroom and on-the-job.

  • The classroom training is 14 hours in total and will cover a series of critical topics that will be needed for operating the restaurant successfully including:
    • The history of Mama's Meatball, 
    • The values of Mama's Meatball
    • An in-depth look at Mama's Meatball operations
    • Opening and closing procedures
    • A look into our highly influential advertising and marketing services
  • The on-the-job training is a total of 120 hours, will provide:
    • A more hands-on experience
    • A realistic depiction of how Mama's Meatball operates and succeeds

Inquire today for more information on owning an authentic Italian restaurant in your community.

 

25% discount for qualified veterans


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