Topper's Pizza Canada vs Figaro's Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Topper's Pizza Canada vs Figaro's Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Investment $213,200 - $379,000$86,500 - $549,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$39,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19911981
Year Franchised 20001986
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 59 hours Classroom Training: 55 hours Additional Training: At headquarters & in the field
    Support -Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development
    Operations - 61% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 13

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (39% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Topper's Pizza Canada

    Topper's Pizza Canada is a Canadian chain of pizzerias. The chain was launched in 1982 in Sudbury, Ontario by Ron Toppazzini as Mr. Topper's Pizza. The chain has more than 35 locations throughout Ontario.

    About Figaro's Pizza

    Founded in 1981, Figaro's sells ready-to-eat as well as take-and-bake pizzas. Dick Bunge and partners purchased Figaro's in 1986, after seeing promise in the unique "We Bake or You Bake" concept. Franchisees may operate carry-out, dine-in or delivery store models.

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