Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Figaro's Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Investment $138,950 - $386,800$86,500 - $549,000
Franchise Fee $9,500$39,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19871981
Year Franchised 19901986
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee 20% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Financing Options

     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 59 hours Classroom Training: 55 hours Additional Training: At headquarters & in the field
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development
    Operations 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (77% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    61% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 13

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (39% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Papa's Pizza To-Go

    Papa's Pizza To-Go opened for business in 1986 with the unveiling of four pizzerias in Georgia. Since its founding, Papa's Pizza To-Go has brought its pizzas, salads, submarine sandwiches, pastas and wings to small towns across the United States.

    Papas Pizza To Go is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama

    About Figaro's Pizza

    Founded in 1981, Figaro's sells ready-to-eat as well as take-and-bake pizzas. Dick Bunge and partners purchased Figaro's in 1986, after seeing promise in the unique "We Bake or You Bake" concept. Franchisees may operate carry-out, dine-in or delivery store models.

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