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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Four Star Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $138,950 - $386,800 | $47,500 - $142,000 |
Franchise Fee | $9,500 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1987 | - |
Year Franchised | 1990 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 20% of franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Join the rising star of a $29 billion industry. Since 1981, FourStar Pizza and Subs stores have built their reputation by doing two things and doing them right: providing delicious fresh-dough pizza and subs quickly, efficiently and at a reasonable price. But just as important to our growth is our dedication to smaller towns and overlooked markets. FourStar Pizza and Subs is dedicated to becoming an integral part of the communities which we serve. We believe that it's both good citizenship and good business.