Captain Tony's vs Cianci European Eatery Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Captain Tony's vs Cianci European Eatery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Cianci European Eatery Franchise
Investment $197,550 - $389,800$356,000 - $508,000
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% w/cap5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19721998
Year Franchised 19852005
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Cianci European Eatery Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Captain Tony's Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery 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/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Captain Tony's Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: up to 168 hours-
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 10

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Captain Tony's Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Captain Tony's

    Michael J. Martella always believed his father's pizza was the best in the world. When the elder Martella, Antonio, opened the first Captain Tony's Pizza & Pasta Emporium in 1972, everyone in the family pitched in. When Michael graduated from college and began a career as a stockbroker, the pizzas he tried as he traveled around the country just didn't measure up to his father's. Realizing they had a superior product and concept, Michael tried to convince his father to expand the company, but Antonio wasn't interested. In 1987, Michael founded Captain Tony's Inc. and began franchising the restaurant. Each Captain Tony's location serves a variety of entrre and dessert pizzas, submarine sandwiches, pastas and salads. The franchise has restaurants in Great Britain as well as the United States.

    Seeking new franchisees throughout the U.S. , Asia, Canada, Central America, Middle East, Mexico, Philippines, South America and Western Europe

    About Cianci European Eatery

    Delectable cuisine born in the bustling, bistros of Europe. A palate nurtured in the healthy eateries of a burgeoning American marketplace. This is the inspiration for Cianci European Eatery. Created by founder Laura Cianci, and opened in 1998, the European Eatery offers customers the unique combination of a sumptuous healthy menu, with the warm and inviting feel of a European bistro. It will offer you one of the most exciting and successful new concepts in the world of franchising today. Cianci European Eatery is a proven concept, with unlimited potential. It will give you the opportunity to build a successful business with a time investment of just 10 hours per day while capturing a profitable niche in a rapidly growing marketplace. We're currently opening new, untapped markets, exclusive territories and great opportunities for the right franchise partners. Don't miss this opportunity to get a taste of a healthy bottom line. Your success is our number one priority. That's why we stand poised to provide you with the systems and resources you'll need to grow a successful operation. We have assembled a top team of experts in operations, training, marketing and development. From the day you begin working with Cianci, through development, grand opening and growth, we'll be there to support your needs and growth.