Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa's Pizza To-Go vs Planet Grilled Cheese 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
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
Investment $138,950 - $386,800$200,000
Franchise Fee $9,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19872016
Year Franchised 19902017
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 20% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Planet Grilled Cheese 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/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Papa's Pizza To-Go Franchise
    Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 Planet Grilled Cheese

    Planet Grilled Cheese is an innovative and unique grilled cheese concept. We offer a low-cost and scalable franchise that features gourmet grilled cheese and various delicious treats.

    Our concept was built to respond to the main challenges in the food industry: quality, simplicity and excellent service. Thanks to our unique concept we combine these three keys to success.

    Because of our experience in multiple domains, we are able to provide our franchisees with a complete turnkey business, full assistance and guidance to help you succeed in this new venture.
     
    Veteran Incentives    15% off franchise fee