Think in terms of “pizza delivery,” and more often than not, Domino’s Pizza is the first company that comes to mind. And why not? The company is a perfect example of a successful franchise, having been self-propelled to fame by two brothers—Tom and James Monaghan—who simply loved pizza. The guys knew nothing about how to start a business, yet this did not deter the brothers from going ahead with their venture until it grew into the megabrand that it is today.

Since Domino’s Pizza began offering a franchise for sale, there has been no stopping the company’s growth. Currently the company has operations in more than 50 countries and has a total of 8,366 company-owned and franchised stores around the world.

Another distinction that wins brownie points for the company is that it has been named “the best franchise opportunity in the pizza category” since 2004 by Entrepreneur magazine. From Tom and James Monaghan, who began with no concrete idea on how to start a business, Domino’s Pizza grew into an establishment that boasts of a strong business model and an even stronger profitable distribution system.

Individuals who want to purchase a franchise for sale from the company must figure out whether they want an internal or external franchise. Internal franchises are for persons who have worked as a general manager in Domino’s Pizza for at least a year. External franchises are for persons who haven’t worked as a general manager in the company but have experience managing other businesses in another industry. Internal franchises vary on social segments and cost from $0 to $25,000. External franchises have a fixed rate of $25,000.

Like most successful franchises, Domino’s provides extensive training to its franchisees. Topics range from methods on how to start a business, operations, finance, and marketing. Training is something any company offering a franchise for sale should provide to its franchisees to ensure the business doesn’t merely go to waste and give the franchise a bad name.

Domino’s success stems from its equal-opportunity views. Women, veterans, and minorities who want to learn the ropes on how to start a business are given huge discounts on franchise purchases. Other plus points to buying a franchise for sale from Domino’s is that the pizza industry is a recession-proof company, and the company has already made a huge name for itself.

People who want to make money from a business should buy a company that is profitable and recession proof, and Domino’s Pizza is one these companies.