Jerry's Subs & Pizza vs Pizza Pro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Pizza Pro Franchise
Investment $250,000 - $350,000N/A
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1954-
Year Franchised 1980-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $25K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Pizza Pro Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Good interpersonal skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Pro Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Pro Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Pro Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Jerry's Subs & Pizza

    The first Jerry's Subs opened in Wheaton, Maryland, in 1954, selling over-stuffed submarine sandwiches and New York-style pizza. Since it started franchising in 1980, the company has grown to include locations along the East Coast, as well as in the Caribbean and Central America.

    About Pizza Pro

    Pizza Pro began in Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas in 1985 with one store. After opening operations stores in Central Arkansas and West Central Texas, Mr. Stevens began thinking about franchising the Pizza Pro concept. The Pizza Pro concept began as Carry-out & Delivery locations yet today includes full size buffet and sit-down restaurants.  Pizza Pro spans throughout an eighteen state area including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas with the capability of franchising nationwide.
    Pizza Pro is concentrating on the dine-in style restaurant while continuing our co-branding program.
     
    Pizza Pro offers the highest quality food product and customer satisfaction at the best possible price.