F&M Deli Express vs The Original Italian Pie Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of F&M Deli Express vs The Original Italian Pie including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
F&M Deli Express Franchise
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $285,000$200,000 - $617,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19681994
Year Franchised 20051995
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee 50% of then franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
F&M Deli Express Franchise
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Financing Options

     
    F&M Deli Express Franchise
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    F&M Deli Express Franchise
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    Training -Various programs
    Support Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    F&M Deli Express Franchise
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About F&M Deli Express

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About The Original Italian Pie

    The Original Italian Pie has two models for franchising. Our Full Service model is 2500-4000 square feet with a start up cost range between $328K-$617.5K Our New The Original Italian Pie 2GO model is much smaller, requiring 1400-2000 square feet and a start up cost range between $200K-$275K. Here at "The Pie" we are currently seeking qualified individuals or groups to be a part of our growing franchise community