Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Cianci European Eatery Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Cianci European Eatery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
Cianci European Eatery Franchise
Investment $138,950 - $386,800$356,000 - $508,000
Franchise Fee $9,500$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871998
Year Franchised 19902005
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee 20% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
Cianci European Eatery Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery 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/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsGrand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (77% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Papa's Pizza To-Go

    Papa's Pizza To-Go opened for business in 1986 with the unveiling of four pizzerias in Georgia. Since its founding, Papa's Pizza To-Go has brought its pizzas, salads, submarine sandwiches, pastas and wings to small towns across the United States.

    Papas Pizza To Go is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama

    About Cianci European Eatery

    Delectable cuisine born in the bustling, bistros of Europe. A palate nurtured in the healthy eateries of a burgeoning American marketplace. This is the inspiration for Cianci European Eatery. Created by founder Laura Cianci, and opened in 1998, the European Eatery offers customers the unique combination of a sumptuous healthy menu, with the warm and inviting feel of a European bistro. It will offer you one of the most exciting and successful new concepts in the world of franchising today. Cianci European Eatery is a proven concept, with unlimited potential. It will give you the opportunity to build a successful business with a time investment of just 10 hours per day while capturing a profitable niche in a rapidly growing marketplace. We're currently opening new, untapped markets, exclusive territories and great opportunities for the right franchise partners. Don't miss this opportunity to get a taste of a healthy bottom line. Your success is our number one priority. That's why we stand poised to provide you with the systems and resources you'll need to grow a successful operation. We have assembled a top team of experts in operations, training, marketing and development. From the day you begin working with Cianci, through development, grand opening and growth, we'll be there to support your needs and growth.