NYPD Pizza vs Uno Express Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Uno Express Franchise
Investment $394,160 - $896,700$1,500 - $90,000
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%0
Advertising Fee 2%0
Year Founded 1996-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $6K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Uno Express Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Restaurant experience
  • � High walk-by traffic � Good visibility � Space: 30 square feet minimum � Utilities: 208 volts/30 amps

    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Uno Express 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 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
    Uno Express Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Express

    Uno Express� transports Uno Chicago Grill� into virtually any quick service venue, using as little as 30 square feet. We have the same passion for quality that allowed us to succeed for these past 65 years with our full service restaurants. In 1943 we invented an extraordinary deep dish crust. Today, Uno Express offers that same extraordinary DEEP DISH PIZZA as well as handcrafted THIN CRUST PIZZAS and FLATBREAD SANDWICHES. All of our products are made with fresh, quality meats, cheese and produce and are crafted at our own production facility with thaw and heat simplicity. The value is truly in the quality. Uno Express is designed to be successful in numerous venues including: airports and travel centers, college and university campuses, hospitals and medical centers, sports arenas and stadiums, casinos, resorts and hotels, recreation and community centers, mall food courts, school food service, and large office parks. You can find examples of the newest Uno family members at locations nation-wide including: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Harrah's Casino in Tunica, MS, over 100 BJ's Wholesale Clubs, University of New Hampshire, and College of the Holy Cross. � Quick Service - Kiosk Style � 30 sq. ft. - 600 sq. ft. � Deep Dish Pizza, Thin Crust Pizza, Flatbread Sandwiches, Snacks & Beverages. � No Franchise Fee � No Royalty Fee � No Brainer