Fazoli's vs The Original Italian Pie Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fazoli's Franchise
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
Investment $800,200 - $1,752,818$200,000 - $617,500
Franchise Fee $40,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19881994
Year Franchised 19911995
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee 30% of current fee for 5 years-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fazoli's Franchise
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Fazoli's Franchise
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Fazoli's Franchise
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 90-100 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Programs on variety of topics Various programs
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet PlatformNewsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 86% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 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
     
    Fazoli's Franchise
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Fazoli's

    Your Road to Fazoli's Ownership Begins Here
    Fazoli's is a fun, fast Italian alternative for people who are on-the-go every day. We are a system of more than 250 restaurants, and are proud to be cooking up food that's fun - food with sauce! Fazoli's is a great value and the smart dining solution our guests can feel good about for their family and friends.

    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