CiCi's Pizza vs 241 Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of CiCi's Pizza vs 241 Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
CiCi's Pizza Franchise
241 Pizza Franchise
Investment $209,962 - $1,056,527$190,000 - $235,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4 - 6%5% of all Sales or $350/ week
Advertising Fee greater of $2300 or 3% of sales3% or $345/mo.
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1987-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
CiCi's Pizza Franchise
241 Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • *Desire to provide the highest quality service and product to customers. *Personal potential for business success. *Adherence and integrity to the business plan. *Managerial skill and aptitude. *Capital investment requirements.

    Financing Options

     
    CiCi's Pizza Franchise
    241 Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    CiCi's Pizza Franchise
    241 Pizza Franchise
    Training 8-12 week training process (the VP of Training may require additional training at his/her discretion, as successful completion of training is based on proficiency)

    Both classroom instruction and on-the-job training for approximately 50 hours per week. It covers basic principals of management, food preparation, customer service and other details vital to the success of your new business.

    241 Pizza will provide an extensive training program covering all aspects of store operations including food preparation, operating policies, equipment maintenance, selling and merchandising, management and financial control, etc. This program is three weeks in duration and is held at one of our designated training stores.

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

    Comprehensive, confidential 241 Pizza Operations Manual covering the important facets of your restaurant's operation. Ongoing advice and guidance from your Business Development Manager (BDM), including: *Recruiting, Hiring, Training and Maintaining Sufficient Staff Levels *Business Planning, Projecting and Budgeting *Maximizing Financial Performance *Cost Controls *Cash Flow Management *Customer and Community Relations *Maintaining High Operational Standards for Focusing on Quality, Service, Cleanliness & Value *Safety and Security *Food Management and Sanitation

    241 Pizza National Office maintains skilled personnel to ensure efficient administration and program coordination. Regardless of the level of industry experience you may or may not have, we will provide with the guidance and training you will need to efficiently manage your business.

    Marketing National advertising-
    Operations 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25-30

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    Expansion Plans

     
    CiCi's Pizza Franchise
    241 Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About CiCi's Pizza

    Hi Welcome to CiCi's! - An endless pizza, pasta, salad & dessert buffet loved by families for delivering unbelievable value. CiCi's is also an unbelievable opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs who are looking to build their own business and take control of their financial futures. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked CiCi's as the top brand in the Italian restaurant franchise category & the Wall Street Journal's guide for entrepreneurs ranked CiCi's as one of the top 25 highest performing Brands in the nation. Join the CiCi's Family & you'll have access to state of the art systems and people to help you realize your full potential as a CiCi's Franchisee. At 650+ stores, CiCi's size & scale provides the system great buying power that keeps costs low and enables National TV Advertising. But it's also small enough to provide Franchisees hands-on guidance in site selection, store Operations/Training & local store marketing. There are Franchise opportunities available now! Visit www.cicispizza.com.

    The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your Cicis Restaurant ranges from $697,500 to $1,056,527. These totals include approximately $208,485 to $279,942 that must/may be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your Cicis To Go Restaurant ranges from $209,962 to $399,774. These totals include approximately $101,973 to $130,843 that must/may be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.

    About 241 Pizza

    96 successful locations in Canada and GROWING! * Managed by talented professionals with a proven track record and a dedication to succeed. * A competitive start-up cost for a "turnkey" operation has high Return on Investment (ROI) potential. * No experience necessary. * Single units and area development franchises available.

    We have developed a comprehensive and efficient three-week training program that can be easily taught to people interested in owning and operating their own business. Our training and ongoing support allow all of our pizzerias to meet our high standards for product and quality and outstanding customer service. We don't accept mediocrity; we expect excellence in every aspect of our business. We are dedicated to building strong new franchise relationships resulting in a "Win Win" situation.

    The 241 Pizza Franchise System includes: 1. Site Selection/Lease Negotiation 2. Business/ Pizzaria Training 3. Food and Equipment Sourcing 4. Pizzaria Opening Assistance 5. Research and Development 6. Marketing Positioning/Brand Awareness 7. Advertising and Promotion 8. Ongoing Business Development 9. Pricing and Quality Controls For More Franchise Information Contact: Richard Straker, Manager of Franchise Development 1-877-241-0-241 x245

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