Chicago's Pizza vs Panago Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Panago Pizza Franchise
Investment $87,300 - $173,100$250,000 - $360,000
Franchise Fee $12,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19791986
Year Franchised 19811986
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Panago Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    Panago Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    Panago Pizza Franchise
    Training --
    Support Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    Panago Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Chicago's Pizza

    Robert McDonald enjoyed working in the pizza business. When he was suddenly terminated from his job with an Indiana pizza restaurant, he decided to start his own pizza chain. When Ron Epple, who had worked with McDonald as director of franchise training, heard what his old co-worker was up to, he asked to be part of it.

    In 1979, the two founded Chicago's Pizza. At lunchtime, restaurants serve pizzas by the slice or in seven-inch rounds from counters and drive-thru windows. In the evening, customers can use the drive-thru window to pick up phone orders. Most of the locations also have dining rooms where customers can enjoy Chicago's 29-inch pizza.

    The company has franchises in Indiana and Ohio. There is also a Chicago's Pizza location in Seville, Spain.

    About Panago Pizza

    With over 150 locations and system sales in excess of $110 million, Panago has built a reputation as one of Canada's premiere delivery takeout pizza franchises. Our chef-created original pizzas, salads, wings and breadsticks appeal to today's evolving consumer, satisfying their expanding culinary tastes and demand for quality and convenience. Our unique products and customer experience set us apart, allowing Panago to successfully expand into new markets.

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    #46 in Canada's Top franchises.