Papa John's vs Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Papa John's vs Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Papa John's Franchise
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria Franchise
Investment $26,500 - $844,420$503,000 - $609,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 8%2%
Year Founded 19852007
Year Franchised 19862009
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Papa John's Franchise
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria Franchise
Experience The prospective franchisee should have at least one partner with a successful business management background and one partner who qualifies as the Principal Operator. For single-unit development, an individual can apply to be both owner and Principal Operator. The Principal Operator must have prior general management experience relative to the number of units to be developed and must own or have the right to acquire at least 5% equity in the business within 12 months of hire date. A fully completed Request for Consideration Form and current resume must be submitted for each member of the proposed franchise group or the owner operator, including the proposed Principal Operator. Also, Papa John's will request supporting documentation from each proposed ownerFamoso actively seeks individuals who have the potential to be great partners. Our franchisees should have personal financial qualifications, individual motivation, a track record for success, and a passion for the service industry.

Financing Options

 
Papa John's Franchise
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Papa John's Franchise
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria Franchise
Training We provide initial training for the operator of 6-8 weeks. In addition, we continue to provide ongoing training for your operator and team.The first week we take you to Naples, Italy for an opportunity to visit real Neapolitan pizzerias, taste authentic pizza, visit some of our ingredient suppliers, and learn about Neapolitan culture. We then put you and your management team (3 people) through 5-7 weeks of one-on-one training in one of our locations.
Support -Location, location, location! Famoso works exclusively with our commercial real estate teams to secure top quality sites across the country. Our real estate teams know the Famoso brand well, and know what demographics, neighborhoods, and trade areas fit our brand. They represent us with pride and dignity when dealing with landlords; which strengthens our relationships and reputation. This works to our franchisees benefit, which is evident in our solid base of existing locations. We make ourselves available for questions and requests. We also focus on maintaining consistency in our branding, food, and service between stores. We base Famoso's success on our reputation, and we work hard to ensure all Famoso's are upholding this reputation. Famoso has negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure that each pizzeria receives the same products at competitive pricing. Furthermore, the systems and tools used by Famoso ensure accurate inventory levels, freshly and properly prepared ingredients, and consistent recipes.
Marketing -Famoso develops and executes strategies that will make our pizzerias busier. Franchisees' ability to execute in-store strategies also has a significant impact on the level of success of each franchise.
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Papa John's Franchise
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria Franchise
US Expansion YesNo
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Papa John's

We didn’t start our business in a boardroom. We started it in a broom closet. Back in 1984, our Founder, John Schnatter (that’s Papa John to you) sold his beloved muscle car to buy pizza‐making equipment. Armed with only an oven and a love for making quality pizza, John opened the very first Papa John’s in the crowded broom closet of his father’s tavern. Over the years, this passion for making better pizza informed every decision and pizza we made...because the last thing we wanted to be was a pizza company. So instead of chopping vegetables with machines, we chop them by hand every day. Instead of investing in gimmicks, we invest in fresh ingredients. And we pile them high on our fresh, never-frozen original dough. Today, we’ve surrounded ourselves with like-minded people with a passion for making better pizza, including franchisees, suppliers, athletes, pizza makers, and farmers we’ve known for over 30 years. Like our friend Dino in California - "he grows the best tomatoes. In the end, John’s desire to create a better pizza built more than a pizza company...he built a pizza family.

At Papa John's we have a simple formula for success: Focus on one thing and try to do it better than anyone else. By keeping the Papa John's menu simple, we are able to focus on the quality of our product by using only superior-quality ingredients. Our commitment to quality can be seen in all of our ingredients, from our fresh (never frozen) water-purified traditional dough, to our vine-ripened fresh-packed tomato sauce (which goes from the vine to the can in an average of six hours), to our cheese made with 100% mozzarella and many other premium ingredients.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a standard Papa John’s franchise is $130,120 to $844,420. This includes up to $73,920 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a non-traditional Papa John’s franchise is $26,500 to $388,920. This includes up to $56,420 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.

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About Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria was founded on the passion for authentic, fire-roasted pizzas from Naples, Italy. Naples is the birthplace of pizza, where eating a margherita pizza is a daily ritual and where culinary traditions in pizza making have gone unchanged for 200 years. Whether you eat it on the streets of Naples, or inside Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, experiencing authentic Neapolitan pizza is an unforgettable experience. Our concept is a licensed fast casual pizzeria that offers authentic Neapolitan pizzas, fresh salads, espresso and gelato/desserts in a counter-ordering format with added service. Our room boasts atmosphere and style allowing for a comfortable meal whether it's a quick lunch or a wine-filled evening. What makes our pizzas unique to North America is our passionate adherence to the strict standards of the Associazone Verace Pizza Napoletana, a Naples-based organization dedicated to preserving the standards of authentic pizza. We import our flour and tomatoes from Naples, and every pizza is topped with fior-di-latte(fresh whole milk mozzarella). After being cooked in our 900 degree fire oven for 90 seconds, the final product becomes a thin-crust pizza that cannot be compared to any pizza available on the market today. It is light, both soft and crispy and because of the low levels of gluten in the flour, allows you to digest and feel great. Some of our pizzas combine the dough and cooking technique of Naples with some non-Italian flavours, which appeals to a broad spectrum of customers. Igniting the passion - Our franchisee trips to Naples Famoso is not just another pizza place. Our identity is so tied to authenticity, that it's difficult to open multiple locations with multiple franchisees without dedicating some time to experiencing authenticity first hand. That is why we take all of our franchisees to Naples, Italy for a week to eat real Napoletana pizza in 120 -year old pizzerias and experience the vibrant culture of Naples. Italians are very passionate and proud of their culinary history, and it's important for North Americans to adopt this passion - especially if we're representing their food to the world. Our visits to local farmers, local pizzeria owners, and some of our actual suppliers, give us knowledge and appreciation for the art of Neapolitan pizza.