NYPD Pizza vs Pizza Forum Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Pizza Forum Franchise
Investment $394,160 - $896,700$574,000 - $983,500
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19961994
Year Franchised 20041994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $6K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
NYPD Pizza Franchise
Pizza Forum Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Restaurant experience
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    Financing Options
     
    NYPD Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Forum 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
    Pizza Forum 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
    Pizza Forum 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 Pizza Forum

    "Pizza
    Franchises are offered for the establishment of a pizza and pasta food operation with a unique proprietary amusement enclosure operating under the trade name:
    Pizza Forum® or Greek's® PIZZERIA.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pizza Forum® or Greek's® PIZZERIA franchise is up to $437,500.00 for an establishment to be developed in an existing building, and up to $983,500 for an establishment to be developed including construction of a new
    building. This includes $18,500.00 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.