East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Badass Jack's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
Badass Jack's Franchise
Investment $162,000 - $463,000$275,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19901997
Year Franchised 19911998
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee To be determined-


Business Experience Requirements
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
Badass Jack's Franchise
Experience
  • Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series
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    Financing Options
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Badass Jack's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Badass Jack's Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 4 weeks One month
    Support Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising-
    Operations 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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Badass Jack's Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About East of Chicago Pizza Company

    When founder L. Scott Granneman was thinking of a name for his second pizza restaurant in Willard, Ohio, he remembered one of his customers telling him he made 'the best pizza east of Chicago.' The comment stuck with Granneman, and now East of Chicago Pizza has more than 120 locations stretching as far east as Virginia.
    East of Chicago locations offer favorite toppings such as pepperoni and mushrooms as well as a menu of specialty pizzas like Taco (which is covered with lettuce, tomato, black olives, sour cream, cheddar cheese, beef and salsa) and dessert pizzas (Dutch Crunch apple pizza or Peanut Butter & Jelly).

    About Badass Jack's

    Healthier Does Taste Better Fast-Food, Fresh Food! Jack's is always on the look-out for great people to partner with. Badass Jack's remains ahead of the curve with healthier choices in the fast food sector.Our "open kitchen,cooked to order" service line and instore slow roasted meats assures our customers of fresh,low sodium wraps, Asian style boxes and "off-the-roast" subs.
    Being a Badass is all about doing things your own way. That's why we let you customize your whole order! Choose a wrap or an Asian style box & create it to match your tastebuds.