NYPD Pizza vs Pizza Ranch Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Pizza Ranch Franchise
Investment $394,160 - $896,700$769,200 - $3,459,498
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%4%
Advertising Fee 2%2.25%
Year Founded 19961981
Year Franchised 20041984
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $6K$2500


Business Experience Requirements
 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Pizza Ranch Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Restaurant experience
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    Financing Options
     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Ranch Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/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
    Pizza Ranch Franchise
    Training New management trained in corporate stores4-week manager training program. General managers/operators split their time between classroom training at our Restaurant Support Center in Orange City, IA and hands-on training at one of our training stores. In addition, a Pizza Ranch Store Opening Team provides pre-opening in-store training for your staff and will work with your team during and after the restaurant opening.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Ranch 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 Pizza Ranch

    The Midwest is home to Pizza Ranch and we're proud of it. Every day, we provide an extraordinary opportunity for Pizza Ranch team members to contribute to the lives and communities we serve. Successful Pizza Ranch owners may be a bit different from traditional franchising investors. In addition to operating a winning business concept, a Pizza Ranch operator/manager is connected personally to the community. It is part of who we are. Owning your own Pizza Ranch is about contributing to the local school system. It is about providing positive first-time work experience to area youth. It is about pitching in and helping with a fund raising drive. It is about the basics - trust, commitment, passion and a good old smile for everyone who comes in the door. If a winning pizza restaurant franchise concept sounds good to you, you may find a welcome home at Pizza Ranch. You can own a business by buying a franchise with an outstanding track record. Our expansion into new markets around the greater Midwest is opening up exciting new franchise opportunities. Becoming an owner/operator of a Pizza Ranch allows you to partner with an established brand, already strong with over 140 restaurants in 9 states. * Start-up investment levels vary depending on the store profile; free-standing, ground-up building, retrofited structure, purchase of an existing store. Minimum liquid cash assets and financial net worth requirements are adjusted accordingly. * Although not required, it is strongly recommended that the restaurant operator have an equity stake of the business/real estate.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pizza Ranch® franchise is from $769,200 to $1,840,750 if you lease or remodel your Restaurant and $1,794,500 to $2,624,500 if you build a new Restaurant.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pizza Ranch® franchise is from $1,257,198 to $2,542,748 if you lease or remodel your Restaurant equipped with a FunZone and $2,352,498 to $3,459,498 if you build a new Restaurant equipped with a FunZone. This includes $44,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.

    #170 in Franchise 500 for 2020.