Figaro's Pizza vs Shakey's Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Shakey's Pizza Franchise
Investment $86,500 - $549,000$624,000 - $2,204,500
Franchise Fee $39,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 3%5%
Year Founded 19811954
Year Franchised 19861958
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


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

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Shakey's Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    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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    About Shakey's Pizza

    When you join the Shakey's family, you'll get a franchise support team with over 100 combined years of restaurant and franchise management experience. Throughout the franchise relationship, the Shakey's team provides ongoing guidance, assistance and hands-on support. As a Shakey's franchisee, you are part of a family that enjoys the kind of long-standing brand equity that only comes with the Shakey's name. An American icon since 1954, Shakey's has always prided itself on providing premium products and excellent service in a family-centric environment. We are proud to have second and third generation franchise partners among our family - partners who are passionate about the brand and the new growth strategy. There is no better time to become part of the Shakey's family. Exciting growth strategies, new franchise markets, and a niche concept that no other pizza concept can offer, makes this the ideal time to join the Shakey's Family.
    -  $30 Billion per year industry*
    -  An American icon since 1954
    -  More than $400 Million has been spent on Advertising and marketing support
    -  Strong brand equity
    -  98% brand awareness
    -  Tradition of quality products at affordable prices
    -  Tradition of good family value
    -  Area Development Opportunities
    -  Family, Food and Entertainment for all ages

    -  The gathering place where everyone has fun!

    As the original Pizza restaurant franchise with over 60 years of brand history, Shakey's Pizza has more than 60 restaurants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and more than 200 locations internationally. With a passionate, worldwide fan base, Shakey's Pizza offers seasoned operators an opportunity to join a fast casual pioneer that promises exceptional food, operational simplicity and a proven system backed by experienced franchising experts, to deliver a one-of-a kind guest experience..