NYPD Pizza vs Squisito Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Squisito Pizza Franchise
Investment $394,160 - $896,700$269,000 - $596,900
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 2%1% -2%
Year Founded 19961998
Year Franchised 20042008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $6K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Squisito Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Restaurant experience
  • -

    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Squisito Pizza Franchise
    Training New management trained in corporate stores

    Our initial training program consists of approximately four weeks of classroom and on-site training at one of our affiliate restaurants in Maryland. We request that you and two of your mangers attend training. In addition, we will provide you with one of our trained team members at your site for up to 14 days (to be scheduled around your opening). Your training program is intensive and includes: Recipes and Prep Procedures, Quality and Service Standards, Inventory Procedures, Equipment and Safety, Brand Compliance, Food Safety, and Sanitation and Health Code Compliance. On-The-Job Training: 86 hours Classroom Training: 95 hours

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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: 10 - 15


    Expansion Plans

     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Squisito Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Squisito Pizza

    Squisito is now offering franchise opportunities throughout the country. Our commitment to quality and family has created a unique franchise opportunity that is both profitable and a joy to own. As with the humble beginnings of the MONTE Restaurant Development Group of Gennaro and Lino DiMeo, Squisito Franchise Enterprises, Inc. began with the partnership of Gennaro and Michele DiMeo in spring of 2008. Michele joined the MONTE Restaurant Development Group to streamline and assist Gennaro with the corporate and Franchise expansion of his fast-casual brand, Squisito NY Style Pizza and Pasta. With this powerful union of conceptual restaurant experience--Gennaro DiMeo, with Michele DiMeo's franchise and executive operations / leadership experience--Squisito Franchise Enterprises began.Squisito has over 15 years of experience in successfully serving up classic, Italian dishes made with the finest, Italian ingredients. The combination of our hand-picked tomatoes from the fields of CA, our authentic family recipes for our sauces, and the brand-quality supremacy of Grande cheese promise the best taste experience to each and every guest in every franchise.
    Working with each franchise location as a TEAM, we know we can achieve this goal.
    Our franchise provides:
    *Limited Competition in Fast-Casual, Italian Space
    *Family-Friendly Environment
    *Proprietary Sauces and Family Recipes
    *Catering and To-Go Offerings
    *The Best Italian Food at Family-Friendly Prices
    *Extensive Menu
    *A Team with Years of Experience in Creating Multiple, Successful Brands