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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Greco Pizza Donair vs Chuck E. Cheese's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $184,500 - $233,500 | $1,170,000 - $1,830,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $50,000 - $800,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 0,75% |
Year Founded | 1977 | 1977 |
Year Franchised | 1977 | 1977 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | To maintain our brand’s reputation, we ask that potential franchise owners meet the following:
Must be a resident of country to be developed and have knowledge of operating businesses including local regulations, real estate, and local cultures A passion for the brand, commitment and a drive to succeed Strong Leadership skills Strong business and financial acumen Good interpersonal and administrative skills An entrepreneurial mindset Capital to grow: Our minimum financial requirements are that potential franchise partners have a minumum of $800,000 in liquid assets that they can invest into each Chuck E. Cheese’s they develop If you would like to open 1-5 stores, it would require $800,000- $ 4 million in liquid assets to be invested in Chuck E Cheese’s. If you would like to open 6-10 stores, it would require $4- $8 million in liquid assets to invested in Chuck E. Cheese’s If you would like to open 11 or more stores, it would require $8.8 million in liquid assets to be invested in Chuck E. Cheese’s |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Greco's simplified menu and service concept make it easy for the new franchisee without previous restaurant experience to learn the Greco system in a short period of time. The current training program thoroughly prepares a new franchisee to operate a Greco restaurant after a four-week correspondence course. 21 days of advance training in an established Greco restaurant and on-site assistance after you open your own Greco restaurant. | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Our comprehensive operational system is fully documented in our Operations Manual. The manual features our exclusive Greco control system in areas including product preparation, service, personnel, cost control, security and maintenance. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
Pizza has one of the highest levels of consumer acceptance in the food service industry. It is healthy with ingredients from each of the four food groups. As a finger food it requires no plates, knives or forks. It is a group meal as people enjoy eating from the same pizzaGreco Pizza is proud of its pan pizza. Years of research and development have resulted in a product that is second to none. Our pizzas are made with fresh dough daily using only the finest ingredients and Greco’s exclusive delicious pizza sauce.
Greco Donairs - because of its unique taste and texture, donairs have emerged as a major fast food item in Atlantic Canada and we are pleased to be the acknowledged leader with this exciting product. Only we have the "original Greco donair.” Our donair meat is manufactured to our specifications in our very own federally inspected meat plant, using secret recipes.
The unique OvenSub is quickly becoming a shining star on the Greco menu. Its unique positioning in the popular sub segment makes it a perfect sales builder for Greco restaurants.
Garlic fingers, with our exclusive donair dipping sauce are a strong menu item that has a loyal following in every Greco market.