Pizza Pro vs Italian Joe's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pizza Pro Franchise
Italian Joe's Franchise
Investment N/A$78,000 - $2,400,000
Franchise Fee N/A$8,500
Royalty Fee -$850/mo.
Advertising Fee -$125/mo.
Year Founded -2008
Year Franchised -2009
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Business Experience Requirements
 
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Italian Joe's Franchise
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Financing Options
 
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Italian Joe's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Company Overviews

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.

About Italian Joe's

Become part of a growing global franchise; Italian Joe's is owned by Complete Express Foods, a privately held corporation dedicated to the design, development and marketing of fast casual restaurants. Complete Express Foods supports its franchisees by providing seasoned real estate guidance, ongoing operational support, and turnkey marketing programs designed to optimize profitability and boost register receipts. We are currently offering: Single store, Area development, and Master franchise agreements for all of Complete Express Foods branded concepts, which includes a variety of good-for-you branded concepts that are in step with today's growing trend towards low-fat, nutritious eating. They include Italian Joe's, Brewster's Chicken, and Carla's ~ Sandwiches and Burgers - all of which deliver strong unit economics, people-pleasing menus and operational ease. Complete Express Foods is also offering co-branded opportunities to both existing franchisees as well as new prospects.