Figaro's Pizza vs Vanellis Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Vanellis Franchise
Investment $86,500 - $549,000$175,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $39,000$30,000 - $40,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 1981-
Year Franchised 1986-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Vanellis Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Vanellis 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
     
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Vanellis 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
    Vanellis Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Vanellis

    Vanellis is a highly successful fast food chain dedicated to offering fresh Italian food to today's fast-paced, health-conscious lifestyle. We are focused on expanding our network of franchises without compromising our dedication to giving consumers a fast and freshly-prepared meal at an affordable price. As part of the Vanellis family, you will benefit from the experience of our dynamic Vanellis team. We provide to all our stores the necessary tools for success. *Delicious and Healthy Recipes *Training and Operation Support *Purchasing Power *Established Advertising & Marketing Strategies The experience and know-how that have made Vanellis franchises so successful can be yours. To get started on an opportunity with Vanellis, please contact Bill Hamam at [email protected].