San Francisco Oven vs Anthony's Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
San Francisco Oven Franchise
Anthony's Pizza Franchise
Investment $474,100 - $807,300$150,000 - $450,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee -2% regional +2% local
Year Founded 20011984
Year Franchised 20032001
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
San Francisco Oven Franchise
Anthony's Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    San Francisco Oven Franchise
    Anthony's Pizza 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

     
    San Francisco Oven Franchise
    Anthony's Pizza Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 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: 20 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    San Francisco Oven Franchise
    Anthony's Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About San Francisco Oven

     San Francisco Oven™ offers franchise development opportunities in the following states: Alabama Florida Kentucky Minnesota New York South Carolina West Virginia Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee Wisconsin Connecticut Indiana Massachusetts Missouri Ohio Texas Delaware Iowa Michigan New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia

    Each area developer is required to operate in a market area that will support a minimum of three (3) San Francisco Oven™ restaurants, and must commit to opening each restaurant within the territory no less frequently than one unit every 12-18 months. In certain markets some single units will be awarded.

    About Anthony's Pizza

    Anthony's Story: simple beginning, slow growth, big success!Anthony's Pizza has its humble beginnings in a small storefront location in downtown Denver, just off the 16th Street Mall. It was there, in 1984, that Henry Mann began serving the lunchtime crowd New York style pizza by the slice. The original Anthony's still stands in the exact same spot and is still a favorite among lunchtime diners and the many new residents who now occupy the lofts and condos in and around downtown Denver.Anthony's has since grown to serve fresh-cooked pastas, salads and appetizers, but still retains an intimate, casual family atmosphere. Today, each of Anthony's Colorado restaurants follows a successful format, but is individually operated. Anthony's philosophy is simple: Provide customers the freshest, highest-quality pizza around. Give us a try and we're certain you'll become a loyal Anthony's customer too.