Fasta Pasta is an Australian franchise specialising in quick-service Italian cuisine. Founded on 5th April 1984 in Adelaide by several local Italian restaurateurs, Fasta Pasta has grown from a small pasta restaurant to a national chain of popular, local Italian restaurants. This year, they are celebrating 40 years of growth and success.

• 3 months of training at a company restaurant covering front-of-house, kitchen operations, basic bookkeeping, Point of Sale systems, and management skills
• Ongoing training and support from the National Operations Team
• Access to product details, recipes, methods, and procedures
• Continuous product development
• Compliance monitoring and support
• Store design and equipment guidance
• National and local marketing support
• Supplier negotiations assistance

A typical day for a Fasta Pasta franchisee might include:

• Early morning: Opening the restaurant, preparing ingredients, and setting up for the day
• Late morning to afternoon: Overseeing lunch service, managing staff, and ensuring quality control
• Afternoon: Handling administrative tasks, inventory management, and staff scheduling
• Evening: Managing dinner service, interacting with customers, and maintaining operational standards
• Late evening: Closing the restaurant, reviewing daily sales, and preparing for the next day
• Throughout the day: Ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service
• Regularly: Implementing marketing strategies, analysing sales data, and staying updated on industry trends

Franchisees are expected to be hands-on in the business, especially during the initial stages, to ensure smooth operations and maintain Fasta Pasta's brand standards.

Fasta Pasta looks for franchisees with:

• A great attitude and willingness to learn
• Drive to succeed
• Passion for customer service and good Italian cuisine
• Ability to work full-time in the business
• Strong management skills (especially for multi-site operations)

Prior experience in the restaurant industry is not mandatory, as comprehensive training is provided.