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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Red Hot & Blue vs Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $380,700 - $1,000,000 | $331,500 - $474,700 | 
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $25,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 1988 | 1994 | 
| Year Franchised | 1990 | 2000 | 
| Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 10 years | 
| Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 10 years | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | Our ideal franchise partner will have some or most of the following attributes: �A high energy level �Good communication skills �A desire to be in the specialty food/restaurant business �An understanding of business operations and management principles �Sales and marketing skills �Be adequately financed �A strong desire and ambition to succeed �Be outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people | |
| Financing Options | ||
| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- | 
| Equipment | No/No | -/- | 
| Inventory | No/No | -/- | 
| Receivables | No/No | -/- | 
| Payroll | No/No | -/- | 
| Training & Support | ||
| Training | - | *Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks. *At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks. Our exceptional training program includes both classroom and hands-on training in critical areas such as promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, problem solving and more. | 
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations | Support where you need it Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre- and post- grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam & Louie's is with you every step of the way to help ensure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential, complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie's system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation. | 
| Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - | 
| Operations | 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 60 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | *10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators). | 
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | - | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | No | - | 
| International Expansion | No | Yes | 
We've attracted successful multi-unit franchisees and owners from such brands as Melting Pot, Papa Murphy's, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Hard Times Cafe, and Holiday Inn. Clearly, they know a winning system when they see it. � Exceptional sales-to-investment ratio � 20 Years as a National BBQ Chain in markets such as Texas, N. Carolina, and Washington, DC � Leader in the exploding BBQ Category � Multi-Award Winning, Nationally recognized Restaurants and Sauces