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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of San Francisco Oven vs Western Pizza Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $474,100 - $807,300 | $225,000 - $240,700 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 2001 | - |
Year Franchised | 2003 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | - | 2 weeks training at one of our teaching restaurants in either Regina , Saskatchewan or Calgary, Alberta. |
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) | * 2 or more persons (or companies) may team up to acquire a single restaurant. * At least one trained owner/manager must work at your business full-time. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.
A Western Pizza Express franchise restaurant provides you with an opportunity to own and operate a business that is backstopped by an established company and product offerings. We can help you achieve financial security and build your net worth. The success of our franchise program is based on: * Low investment: Compared to other available franchises, Western Pizza Express Franchise offers great earning potential along with lower start up costs * Great food: Since 1976 we've been fine tuning our menu to provide the best quality in ingredients and preparation techniques. * Proven support systems: We have been supporting a multiple franchise operation since 1979. Our WPX Operations Manual details menu items, preparation techniques, store operations, marketing and advertising guidlines and other information to help you succeed. * Simplicity: We've fine tuned our menu and operating techniques in order to offer a distinctive menu while minimizing the need for high inventory levels. * Proven Operational Controls: Unique supplier arrangements and just in time delivery methods help us to maximize the efficiency of your franchise. * Benefit Package: Western Pizza has a complete benefit package for Owners, Management and Key Personnel. * Labour Assistance: Western Pizza has committed to tackle the labor shortage by bringing in Foreign Workers.