Ledo Pizza vs Chicken Delight Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Ledo Pizza Franchise
Chicken Delight Franchise
Investment $126,250 - $442,000$428,900 - $603,100
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 1%4%
Year Founded 19861952
Year Franchised 19891952
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee -Legal fees (to be determined)


Business Experience Requirements

 
Ledo Pizza Franchise
Chicken Delight Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Ledo Pizza Franchise
    Chicken Delight Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Ledo Pizza Franchise
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 140 hours Additional Training: Ongoing -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 33% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Ledo Pizza Franchise
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Ledo Pizza

    Since 1955, Ledo has been making pizzas with a recognizable rectangular shape and thick-sliced pepperoni. Ledo's more than 40 franchise locations offer East Coasters several appetizers; soups and salads; pastas such as portobello mushroom ravioli and chicken and broccoli; fettuccine Alfredo; burgers; submarine sandwiches; calzones and desserts.

    About Chicken Delight

    When Al Tunick bought some deep fryers from a company that was going out of business, he didn't quite know what to do with them. With the help of some friends, Tunick began experimenting, trying to cook different foods in the fryers. The entrepreneur found his answer in chicken, and in 1952, Chicken Delight was born. The company quickly expanded throughout the United States and first moved into Canada in 1958.
    Winnipeg entrepreneur Otto Koch purchased his first Chicken Delight franchise in 1969. Seeing the potential of the chain in Canada, Koch built and acquired additional franchise locations and in 1976 bought Chicken Delight of Canada Ltd. By providing quality service and cleanliness, the Canadian operation prospered. This success led to Koch’s acquisition of the U.S. and International arm - Chicken Delight International Inc. in 1979. For the first time the total Chicken Delight system was under one roof. Otto Koch passed away in December 2010 - but that wasn’t the end for Chicken Delight. Winnipeg couple Jim and Nadine Cartman became the new owners of Chicken Delight in June 2012. Under their leadership, Chicken Delight is now undergoing a brand refresh with focus on renovating existing stores, adding new menu items and improving customer service.
    The Cartmans and their team keep a close eye on the marketplace and are constantly looking to expand Chicken Delight through franchising.
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    Chicken Delight features a menu of fried chicken, pizza and ribs for dine-in, delivery and takeout.

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