White Hen Pantry vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of White Hen Pantry vs IL FORNELLO including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $52,400 - $225,200$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee Varies4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19651986
Year Franchised 19651989
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
    Training -10 weeks
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About White Hen Pantry

    White Hen Pantry Inc. was bought out by 7-Eleven
    White Hen Pantry Inc. was founded in 1965 and began franchising that same year. The Elmhurst, Illinois-based company has more than 280 locations in the United States.

    About IL FORNELLO

    In 1986 IL FORNELLO introduced Toronto to wood-oven baked pizza and the response was overwhelming. From the very first day IL FORNELLO opened its doors our priority has been to provide our guests with the highest quality food and service possible. But we have also anticipated and adapted to the evolving food preferences and sensitivities of our customers. As a result, IL FORNELLO was the first Italian restaurant to offer gluten-free pizza and pasta on our menu and, most recently, an extensive and creative Vegan menu that has been extremely successful.

    Because of our constant focus on customer service, IL FORNELLO has not just weathered recessions, changing demographics and the constantly challenging landscape that is the food service industry, it has thrived. With successful corporate and franchise locations in Toronto, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville, IL FORNELLO Restaurants is ready to grow again.