F&M Deli Express vs Figaro's Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
F&M Deli Express Franchise
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $285,000$86,500 - $549,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$39,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19681981
Year Franchised 20051986
Term Of Agreement 20 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years5 years
Renewal Fee 50% of then franchise fee-


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

    Training & Support
     
    F&M Deli Express Franchise
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 59 hours Classroom Training: 55 hours Additional Training: At headquarters & in the field
    Support Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 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
     
    F&M Deli Express Franchise
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About F&M Deli Express

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    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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