NYPD Pizza vs Bellacino's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Bellacino's Franchise
Investment $394,160 - $896,700$270,500 - $414,890
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%3%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 19961993
Year Franchised 20041995
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $6K$10000


Business Experience Requirements

 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Bellacino's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Restaurant experience
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    Financing Options

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Bellacino's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Bellacino's Franchise
    Training New management trained in corporate storesOn-The-Job Training: 10 days Classroom Training: 14 days Additional Training: Ongoing
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates 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)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 22 - 22

    Expansion Plans

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Bellacino's Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    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 Bellacino's

    In late 1997, Bellacino’s began formulating a plan to franchise a pizza & grinder restaurant business.
    The first Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders restaurant officially opened in June of 1998

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. , Canada, Middle East and Western Europe