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Updated RecentlyHappy Joe's vs MOD Pizza Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Happy Joe's vs MOD Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $24,470 - $1,030,625 | $714,000 - $1,900,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $15,000 - $17,000 | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4.5%-5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 1.5% | 2% |
| Year Founded | 1972 | 2008 |
| Year Franchised | 1973 | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of fee or $2K | - |
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 | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
| Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
| Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
| Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
| Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | On-The-Job Training: 300 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours | - |
| Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software | - |
| 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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | - |
| 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.
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About MOD Pizza
When Scott and Ally Svenson founded MOD Pizza in 2008, they knew the
last thing the world needed was another pizza place. In their hometown
of Seattle, they imagined a new way for people to enjoy pizza, by
bringing speed, individual style and value to one of America’s favorite
foods. But the real secret sauce wouldn’t be the product, it would be
the people who serve our communities - the MOD Squad. By taking care of
employees, they would take care of the customers, and the business would
take care of itself. It’s how we’ve built a culture of opportunity,
belonging and community since 2008, and it’s catching on
wholeheartedly.
If you’re in a State where MOD exists, chances are we already have a comprehensive plan to grow that entire state. If you’re in a state without a MOD, and you’d like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll get back in touch as soon as possible, normally within a few days.