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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Greco Pizza Donair vs PizzaRev 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 | $493,500 - $1,150,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1-3% |
Year Founded | 1977 | 2011 |
Year Franchised | 1977 | 2013 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years +5+5 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years +5+5 |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | PizzaRev's brand success and reputation is directly tied to those of its franchisees. They are talented business people who are committed to the success of their locations and well-being of their employees, customers, and community. PizzaRev franchisees are experienced restaurant operators with high operational standards, a commitment to training and development, and are good stewards of the brand. Most of all, they are passionate about food, the restaurant industry, and the PizzaRev brand. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | -/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | -/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | -/Yes |
Payroll | -/- | -/Yes |
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. | All new PizzaRev franchisees receive the support and training required to open their restaurants quickly and efficiently, including: *Site selection criteria *General restaurant designs and layouts *Review and analysis of layout, blueprint, design, and construction document *Complete equipment lists and specifications *Pre-approved suppliers *Guidance in securing a liquor license *Grand opening promotions assistance and on-site opening assistance *Operational and management tools *Comprehensive pre-opening assistance and restaurant opening training package Our start-up and ongoing training programs will instruct you and your staff in many aspects of running a PizzaRev franchise, including: *Preparation of all PizzaRev menu items *Quality and food portion control *Effective food service operations *Beverage and inventory management *Hiring and personnel management *Marketing, promotions, and public relations *Management tools, systems, and routines *Pizza Certified Trainer program *Cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards *Execution of opening and closing management functions |
Support | - | Once your PizzaRev restaurant is open, you'll have the continuing guidance, consultation and support of our PizzaRev Franchise Consultant staff. Help or advice is only a phone call away. Ongoing support services include: *Confidential sample operations manual documenting PizzaRev operational procedures *Ongoing marketing-manual guidance *Ongoing operational, marketing, and cost-control consultation as needed *National purchasing programs *Scheduled visits from our Franchise Consultant *Available in-service training and/or retraining of your restaurant staff |
Marketing | - | Co-op Advertising |
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 | - | - |
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.