Figaro's Pizza vs Pizza Pro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Pizza Pro Franchise
Investment $86,500 - $549,000N/A
Franchise Fee $39,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 1981-
Year Franchised 1986-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Figaro's Pizza Franchise
Pizza Pro Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Pro 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
     
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Pro Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 59 hours Classroom Training: 55 hours Additional Training: At headquarters & in the field -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development-
    Operations 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Figaro's Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Pro Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    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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    About Pizza Pro

    Pizza Pro began in Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas in 1985 with one store. After opening operations stores in Central Arkansas and West Central Texas, Mr. Stevens began thinking about franchising the Pizza Pro concept. The Pizza Pro concept began as Carry-out & Delivery locations yet today includes full size buffet and sit-down restaurants.  Pizza Pro spans throughout an eighteen state area including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas with the capability of franchising nationwide.
    Pizza Pro is concentrating on the dine-in style restaurant while continuing our co-branding program.
     
    Pizza Pro offers the highest quality food product and customer satisfaction at the best possible price.