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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Quiznos vs East of Chicago Pizza Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $24,100 - $341,800 | $162,000 - $463,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1981 | 1990 |
Year Franchised | 1983 | 1991 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $1K | To be determined |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | Yes/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 4 weeks |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising |
Operations |
7% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
26% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) Number of Employees Required to Run: 20 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |