Happy Joe's vs My Pie Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Happy Joe's Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Investment $24,470 - $1,030,625$184,845 - $546,095
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $17,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%-5%5%
Advertising Fee 1.5%1%
Year Founded 19722012
Year Franchised 19732015
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of fee or $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Happy Joe's Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

    • * Passionate about serving the best pizza in the country * Fun, energetic, people-oriented * Wants the opportunity to succeed through hard work * Values transparency, teamwork, family, loyalty * Meets financial requirements *Strong organizational skills and ability to follow proven system * Dedicated to superior customer service * Restaurant experience a plus


    Financing Options
     
    Happy Joe's Franchise
    My Pie Pizza 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/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Happy Joe's Franchise
    My Pie Pizza Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 300 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours

    8 days in Phoenix and up to 5 days at the franchisee store in which you learn: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software

    Training in: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations 33% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 45

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Passive Ownership: With qualified manager

    Average # of Employees 10-15 employees / 4-8 per shift

    Expansion Plans
     
    Happy Joe's Franchise
    My Pie Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Happy Joe's

    Lawrence Joseph Whitty had worked in the bakery business for years before becoming an assistant manager at a Shakey's pizzeria. He decided to combine his baking skills with the experience he had gained from working at a pizza restaurant, where he would often hear families decide to go out for ice cream for dessert. Combining pizza and ice cream, Whitty opened the first Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor in East Davenport, Iowa, in 1972. His signature item was the Happy Joe's Special, a pizza with Canadian bacon and sauerkraut that Whitty created from leftovers in his mother's kitchen. After a franchisee suggested adding tacos to the menu, Whitty created the restaurant's best-selling product, the Taco Pizza.

    Seeking new franchisees in the following regions/states:

     Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and Wisconsin

    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s Full Size Restaurant or Happy Joe’s PizzaGrille Restaurant is $279,750 to $1,030,625. This includes $0 to $16,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s DELCO Facility is $164,500 to $423,000. This includes the $0 to $16,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s Satellite ranges from $24,470 to $132,340. This includes the $0 to $16,500 paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s Area Developer business ranges from $17,625 to $94,100. This includes the development fee ranging from $15,000 to $45,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.


    About My Pie Pizza

    It was spring of 2012 and three guys from the East Coast were thinking about how they were going to grow their Italian Pizza Restaurant concept, Crust. At that point, Crust already had the makings of a growing restaurant group with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, a catering company, MLB partnerships with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, a location in the Phoenix Convention Center, and a retail line that is anchored by their homemade Kurt Warner Marinara Sauce. So the question became...what's next?
    My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where guests have the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience using authentic Italian recipes served New York fast. My Pie makes its own dough and sauces daily from scratch. They procure the freshest vegetables and the highest quality meats, and then bake them in an 800-degree oven for two minutes. The My Pie guys are simply passionate pizza people and have figured out how to create an authentic New York-style Italian pizza in a New York minute. There is no other pizzeria like this between here and Brooklyn...guaranteed! My Pie Pizza is in the right market at the right time. Fast casual custom pizza shops are courting customers who are looking for fresh artisan-style pizza made in under 5 minutes, complementing their customizable pizzas with craft beers. The time is now for My Pie Pizza - Pizza Your Way! Key Advantages

    *Custom selection of crusts, sauces, and toppings *Pizza ingredients based on traditional Italian recipes *2 minute bake time for pizzas *Unique seasonal specialties rotated throughout the year *Additional menu items include salads, appetizers, and deserts *Happy hour all day with half price refills of beer and wine *Organic New York style sauce, endorsed by football great Kurt Warner and available in jars for take-home use *Experienced, successful restaurant team as franchisors *Small-box footprint equates to lower investment dollars and reduced occupancy costs *Operating model empowers management efficiency and unit growth *Open space with family-friendly atmosphere *Attractive markets are available throughout the US Multi-Unit Franchise Fee: 2-4 $30,000/5 plus $25,000

    At My Pie we pride ourselves in being your neighborhood pizzeria. Our New York authentic pies are built to order using homemade recipes from our family archives. Our motto is local, fresh, fast! We love to source our produce locally and our pies cook up in a New York minute. Our dough and sauces are made fresh, daily using only the best ingredients. Once you taste a My Pie you’ll be hooked! Our quality and flavor far surpass the competition and we’re sure you’ll feel the same way. My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where each guest has the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience.

    Veterans Discount: 20%