Papa's Pizza To-Go vs My Friend's Place Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa's Pizza To-Go vs My Friend's Place 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
My Friend's Place Franchise
Investment $138,950 - $386,800$156,650 - $260,400
Franchise Fee $9,500$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19871980
Year Franchised 19901980
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 20% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
My Friend's Place Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    My Friend's Place Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    My Friend's Place Franchise
    Training -1. Headquarters 12 Business Days

    2. Franchisee Site 12 Business Days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsField Operation Evaluation

    Field Training: At Additional Cost

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control: At Additional Cost
    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)

    		Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    My Friend's Place Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 My Friend's Place

    A quality franchise opportunity for your financial independence and future. Our restaurants cater to the quality-oriented customer interested in a quick, yet light and healthy lunch, specializing in sandwiches, salads, soups and home-made desserts. MY FRIEND'S PLACE is a 'Fresh Food Express!'