Mamma Ilardo's vs Blaze Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mamma Ilardo's Franchise
Blaze Pizza Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $320,000$545,500 - $1,210,500
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19762012
Year Franchised 19842012
Term Of Agreement 10 years +1010 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years +1010 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mamma Ilardo's 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
     
    Mamma Ilardo's Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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    Start-up Costs -/--/-
    Equipment -/--/-
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    Receivables -/--/-
    Payroll -/--/-

    Training & Support
     
    Mamma Ilardo's Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
    Training Corporate Office and Stores in Baltimore, MD 3 Days to 3 WeeksOn-The-Job Training: 60 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours
    Support Central Purchasing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    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 Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 10 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Mamma Ilardo's Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion --
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Mamma Ilardo's

    At mamma ilardo's, we have designed 3 ways to do business with our company: our Licensing Program, our Product Distribution Agreement (PDA) and our Express Pizza Co-Branding Program. The links above will give you more detailed information about each option and allow you to identify how mamma ilardo's products can meet your specific needs. For those programs that require a license fee, it is an investment in mamma ilardo's that enables us to continue the development of our programs and our brand. The on-going royalty fee supports our system and allows for development and refinement in various areas including products, equipment, quality controls, operations, marketing and training that we feel will be of benefit and value to the operator.

    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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