NYPD Pizza vs Uno Chicago Grill Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of NYPD Pizza vs Uno Chicago Grill including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
Investment $394,160 - $896,700$1,168,000 - $2,410,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19961943
Year Franchised 20041980
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $6K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Restaurant experience

  • Industry experience
  • Restaurant/hospitality experience

  • Financing Options

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
    Training New management trained in corporate stores-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 60 - 80

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (65% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About NYPD Pizza

    Would you like to have your own piece of the pie? Becoming an NYPD Pizza Franchisee is the perfect opportunity! We've been winning "Best Pizza" & more in contests across the country since 1996 and would love to share our success with you! All of our pizzas are hand-tossed, made with our own unique dough, high quality cheese, and our specially spiced tomato sauce, finished with fresh toppings, and baked in our unique brick oven.

    In addition to the best pizza in the world, other menu items include appetizers, pastas, fresh salads, specialty hot hero sandwiches and a full line of mouth watering deserts.
     The NYPD Pizza Metro Unit franchise offers take-out and delivery that is geared toward those busy individuals who want to get in, get out and have a great Italian meal in minutes. The Metro Unit is approximately 1,000 square feet in. The franchise offers a lower investment and lower operating costs for those individuals who want one unit or multiples.
     The NYPD Pizza Precinct Unit franchise is a full service restaurant for those individuals that want to sit down, relax, enjoy the ambiance, and have a glass of wine or beer with an incredible Italian fare. The Precinct Unit franchise is approximately 1800 to 2600 square feet in size and can seat up to approximately 50 to 90 customers. As well in the Precinct, you may have either a full bar area or game room for an additional fee.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

    About Uno Chicago Grill

    Ike Sewell combined old Italian recipes with meats, vegetables, spices and cheese and created the first deep dish pizza in 1943. He opened Pizzeria Uno to serve his creation to pizza lovers throughout Chicago. The new restaurant became so popular that Sewell opened Pizzeria Due on an opposite corner from his original restaurant to handle customer demand. Over 60 years later, the restaurant is now called Uno Chicago Grill and has evolved to offer a variety of grill items like steak, ribs, seafood and pastas in addition to its famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

    The initial investment necessary to begin operation of a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant ranges from $545,500 to $1,405,500. This includes $43,100 to $59,300 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    The initial investment necessary to begin operation of an Uno Pizzeria & Grill Restaurant ranges from $1,168,000 to $2,410,500. This includes $57,100 to $99,300 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    The franchisor offers development rights for Uno Restaurants. When you enter into a Development Agreement, you must pay the franchisor a Territory Reservation Fee equal to $5,000 times the number of Uno Restaurants you will own and operate. In addition to the Territory Reservation Fee, you must pay the franchisor an Initial Franchise Fee of $30,000 for each Pizzeria Uno Restaurant and $40,000 for each Uno Pizzeria & Grill Restaurant that you will own and operate.