Papa Gino's Pizzeria vs Blaze Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Papa Gino's Pizzeria Franchise
Blaze Pizza Franchise
Investment $606,128 - $856,201$545,500 - $1,210,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 3%2%
Year Founded 19682012
Year Franchised 20062012
Term Of Agreement 20 Years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 Years10 years
Renewal Fee $10000-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Papa Gino's Pizzeria Franchise
Blaze Pizza Franchise
Experience - Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is seeking multi-unit development partners. To be considered, our franchise candidates will preferably meet the following criteria:
  • You must commit to spending 100% of your time in the day to day operation of your restaurant(s). Alternatively, you may designate an Operating Principal to fill this role. (This person should have at least 10% equity in the franchise).
  • You or your Operating Principal should have a proven track record as a multi-unit owner or operator in QSR, fast-casual or restaurant dining.
  • You or your Operating Principal should have familiarity with the trade area that you plan to develop.
  • You, your Operating Principal and all of your partners must demonstrate the enthusiasm, drive and passion required to operate a Blaze Pizza restaurant to our high standards.
  • Including all your partners, you should have a minimum liquidity of $250k (i.e. cash reserves) per restaurant to be developed.

    • Financing Options
     
    Papa Gino's Pizzeria Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Papa Gino's Pizzeria Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 60 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours
    Support -

    You get access to our brand, recipes & procedures, vendors, training, store build-out & trade dress, website, social media, online ordering, gift card program, etc. Most importantly, you get to be a part of a dynamic organization that is dedicated to serving custom-built, artisanal pizza in a completely new way. Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Ad Templates Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans
     
    Papa Gino's Pizzeria Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion --
    International Expansion -Yes

    Company Overviews

    About Papa Gino's Pizzeria

    Since the first Papa Gino's opened in 1968 we've become New England region's premier Italian restaurant chain. You can get Papa's signature quality and unique flavor at over 175 Papa Gino's Pizzerias.
    We feature a time-tested menu of pasta, Panini sandwiches, appetizers, salads and other authentic Italian specialties to compliment our classic and specialty pizzas. Today, we're adding something else to our offerings: exciting franchise opportunities.
    Papa Gino's has a loyal and expanding customer base. Sixty percent of our guests visit three times per month. We are visited by 13 million guests annually. Papa Gino's is the official pizza of the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. With a brand new inviting decor, Papa Gino's is attracting customers like never before. Papa Gino's plan to add 175 new restaurants in the next five years, offering single unit franchises throughout New England and multi-unit development in greater Orlando, FL. Expansion may be considered in other U.S. markets to qualified investors who develop a minimum of 20 units.
    Papa Gino's Pizzeria assists our franchisees with identifying the best areas in your market for restaurant locations. We offer a comprehensive training program and on-site start up assistance. With your commitment and hard work, Papa Gino's will provide you with everything needed to build your business. Become a Papa Gino's franchisee and be part of our continued growth and success. Join us.

    About Blaze Pizza

    IT'S A PIZZA JOINT WITH A MORE CURRENT TWIST. The concept is centered around delivering an unbelievably great pizza - crazy fast - and a great deal of attention has been put against speed of service. Menu boards are prominently placed, simple and easy to navigate. Our 8 signature pizzas give customers a suggested starting point for their perfect pie, making ordering even easier. Our goal is for guests to spend their time enjoying their meal - not waiting for it.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Blaze Pizza Restaurant franchised business is between $541,500 and $1,150,500. This includes $20,960 to $30,960 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s). The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Blaze Pizza Area Development franchised business ranges from $548,000 and $1,210,500. This includes $26,920 to $84,600 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s). The total investment necessary for an Area Development franchised business includes the investment necessary to begin operation of one Restaurant, plus a development fee of $5,000 multiplied by the number of Restaurants (excluding the first Restaurant) which you must open. The high estimate includes the development fee if you elect to open ten Restaurants.

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