San Francisco Oven vs Glass Nickel Pizza Company Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
San Francisco Oven Franchise
Glass Nickel Pizza Company Franchise
Investment $474,100 - $807,300$613,000 - $1,236,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20011997
Year Franchised 20032007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
San Francisco Oven Franchise
Glass Nickel Pizza Company Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    San Francisco Oven Franchise
    Glass Nickel Pizza Company 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
    Glass Nickel Pizza Company 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
    Glass Nickel Pizza Company Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Glass Nickel Pizza Company

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    On November 5th, 1997 the first Glass Nickel Pizza Co. opened its doors in Madison, WI and has been making critically acclaimed delicious pizza ever since. Consistently named best pizza in Madison, the Glass Nickel Pizza Co. now has several independently owned locations around Wisconsin and has established a uniquely fresh and creative menu. This menu features over 15 original specialty pizzas along with salads, subs, sandwiches, pastas, and even chicken and fish options. Each Glass Nickel Pizza Co. works hard not only to provide great food and service, but to serve their community and build a trusting relationship with every customer. Looking to take a new path? Owning your own business is a challenging yet extremely rewarding undertaking. The Glass Nickel Pizza Co., is looking for hard working, fun and intelligent people to join our team.