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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ciao Mambo vs Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $635,000 - $1,146,000 | $331,500 - $474,700 | 
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $25,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | - | 5% | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 2001 | 1994 | 
| Year Franchised | 2006 | 2000 | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | - | Our ideal franchise partner will have some or most of the following attributes: �A high energy level �Good communication skills �A desire to be in the specialty food/restaurant business �An understanding of business operations and management principles �Sales and marketing skills �Be adequately financed �A strong desire and ambition to succeed �Be outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people | 
| Financing Options | ||
| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- | 
| Equipment | -/- | -/- | 
| Inventory | -/- | -/- | 
| Receivables | -/- | -/- | 
| Payroll | -/- | -/- | 
| Training & Support | ||
| Training | - | *Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks. *At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks. Our exceptional training program includes both classroom and hands-on training in critical areas such as promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, problem solving and more. | 
| Support | - | Support where you need it Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre- and post- grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam & Louie's is with you every step of the way to help ensure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential, complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie's system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation. | 
| Marketing | - | - | 
| Operations | - | *10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators). | 
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | - | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | - | - | 
| International Expansion | - | Yes | 
Interest in the Ciao Mambo concept is hot. It is not just a popular restaurant, but a unique business opportunity. That is plain to see. The concept, the culture, the food and the money make it an ideal model for franchising. As a fast growing restaurant company with long term goals, our objective is to grow with partners who are after the same things we are, "financially fun food" opportunities. We offer a quality of life approach to the running restaurants, a unique experience for our patrons and an operational and financial model that really works. Many people are gun shy regarding the food business for whatever reason, I'm not. I love it. If you're interested in talking further about our franchising opportunities, I look forward to speaking with you. Send along an email and let's take it from there. I see no reason why we can't have it all. Quality lives, Quality businesses and Quality partners.