Topper's Pizza Canada vs Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Investment $213,200 - $379,000$250,000 - $350,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911954
Year Franchised 20001980
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Renewal Fee -$25K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Financing Options

     
    Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    Training --
    Support -Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing -Co-op advertising
    Operations -

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Topper's Pizza Canada Franchise
    Jerry's Subs & Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Topper's Pizza Canada

    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.

    About Jerry's Subs & Pizza

    The first Jerry's Subs opened in Wheaton, Maryland, in 1954, selling over-stuffed submarine sandwiches and New York-style pizza. Since it started franchising in 1980, the company has grown to include locations along the East Coast, as well as in the Caribbean and Central America.