Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company vs Costa Vida Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company vs Costa Vida including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company Franchise
Costa Vida Franchise
Investment $76,200 - $137,950$659,500 - $1,025,000
Franchise Fee $19,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 4-5%6%
Advertising Fee -to 2%
Year Founded 19912003
Year Franchised 20022004
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company Franchise
Costa Vida Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company Franchise
    Costa Vida Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company Franchise
    Costa Vida Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 250 hours Classroom Training: 20-40 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company Franchise
    Costa Vida Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company

    Get in early on the fastest growing pizza concept in the world! We're looking for entrepreneurs who want a great opportunity for success and profits with your own BRU-GO'S Take-N-Bake Pizza Co  Co-Op Membership. Why BRU-GO'S? We simply know how to make a better pizza. From the freshest ingredients to our signature sauces and fresh crust, customers prefer the taste of our pizza. Your customers will return again and again once they experience a BRU-GO'S Take-N-Bake Pizza Co pizza. We have years of experience building and selling the finest Take-N-Bake pizzas to be found anywhere. We use this experience to help you establish your BRU-GO'S Take-N-Bake Pizza Co Co-Op and then keep it running profitably. In one of our corporate test kitchens we will fully train you in a hands on, fully operational facility so that your business will operate smoothly from the first customer's pizza. As your business grows, we will be there to offer further support and training for every aspect of your enterprise. And using our time tested recipes and pizza construction techniques, you'll be building the most satisfying Take-N-Bake pizza anywhere!

    About Costa Vida

    Want to become a part of one of the most exciting and fun restaurant opportunities in the nation? It's time to grab your surfboard and hunger for success and join the Costa Vida team. Costa Vida offers to our franchise partners a proven blueprint for amazing food, operational excellence, and an enjoyable customer experience in a vibrant and Baja-inspired environment. Development agreements are available for many territories (excluding Utah, Idaho, Arizona, and Colorado).
    Why Costa Vida?
     * Recognized as one of the fastest growing restaurants in the nation by RestaurantChains.net; as well as named to Franchise Times Fast 55 list
     * Differentiated & valued business offering
     * Proactive corporate support
     * Exciting & fun! Our preferred franchise owners are groups that demonstrate a commitment to quality, service, and integrity that protect the system's brand, value, and growth.

    Preferred Locations: Many locations throughout the United States are available. Preferred locations include: Hawaii, California, Florida.

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