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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Jet City Pizza vs Round Table 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 | $59,100 - $258,300 | $327,300 - $1,061,250 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4.5% | 4% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4% |
Year Founded | 1994 | 1959 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 1962 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $3K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | * Foodservice industry experience as an owner/operator or manager with P & L responsibility * Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people * Customer service skills * Strong business acumen and financial management skills * $200,000 in unleveraged liquid assets * $500,000 net worth |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | Yes/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Round Table's Skills Training Program (STP) is a comprehensive management training curriculum designed to support the ongoing training needs and requirements of our franchisees. The program encompasses modules for new franchise owners and multi-unit operators, managers and assistant managers, shift managers and crew leaders and general crewmembers. Prior to opening, new franchise owners are required to successfully complete a one-week business planning and leadership class at our Concord, CA headquarters. On-The-Job Training: 180 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours |
Support | *Newsletter *Meetings *Grand opening *Internet *Security/safety procedures *Field operations/evaluations *Purchasing cooperatives *Site selection expertise *Real estate brokerage *Assistance with store layout and design *Store signage and set up *Classroom and in-store training and support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations |
75% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Jet City Pizza Co. is an affordable investment: a delivery based restaurant is cheaper to start, operate and maintain than a traditional sit down restaurant, and we operate in a market that is 70% small business and not dominated by the larger chains, in fact the smaller chains continue to flourish. When you join the Jet City Pizza family you will get a support network that starts before you open your store, continuing as you sell your first pizza and beyond. As a local franchisor we will be there with you from the very beginning from before you open, to selling your first pizza, to continuing operations. At Jet City Pizza Co. we have an established system of operations. And have we mentioned our PIZZA? We have a proven menu of gourmet pizzas and we are continually developing new and innovative products! The first step is easy: Just pick up the phone and call (360)202-6395 and ask for Bob Smith, President of Jet City Pizza Co.We will be glad to send you one of our information packets and answer any questions you may have about Jet City Pizza and our franchising opportunity!