Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Westside Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Westside Pizza 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
Westside Pizza Franchise
Investment $138,950 - $386,800$128,900 - $397,400
Franchise Fee $9,500$14,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19872011
Year Franchised 19902012
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
Westside Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Westside Pizza 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
    Westside Pizza Franchise
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Westside Pizza 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 Westside Pizza

    "Westside

    Westside Pizza has proven methods going back to 1996, and world-class support from day one to help you navigate the industry no matter your previous experience. The combination of our staff and our top-notch methods paired with the growth of the market designs an optimal pizza opportunity.
    We’re looking for motivated entrepreneurs to help bring great pizza to new areas. Our franchisees are like family, and we’ll help support you every step of the way. Every franchisee, as a business owner and community member, has something unique to offer our Westside Pizza family, which is why we value their contributions and partner with them throughout their journey.

    Veterans    -$5,000 off your initial franchise fee