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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Topper's Pizza Canada vs Papa's Pizza To-Go including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $213,200 - $379,000 | $138,950 - $386,800 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $9,500 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1991 | 1987 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1990 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | 20% of franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/No |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | - | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | - | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations | - |
15% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (77% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Topper's Pizza Canada is a Canadian chain of pizzerias. The chain was launched in 1982 in Sudbury, Ontario by Ron Toppazzini as Mr. Topper's Pizza. The chain has more than 35 locations throughout Ontario.