San Francisco Oven vs Westside Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
San Francisco Oven Franchise
Westside Pizza Franchise
Investment $474,100 - $807,300$128,900 - $397,400
Franchise Fee $25,000$14,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20012011
Year Franchised 20032012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
San Francisco Oven Franchise
Westside Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    San Francisco Oven Franchise
    Westside 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
    Westside 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
    Westside Pizza 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 Westside Pizza

    "Westside

    Westside Pizza has proven methods going back to 1996, and world-class support from day one to help you navigate the industry no matter your previous experience. The combination of our staff and our top-notch methods paired with the growth of the market designs an optimal pizza opportunity.
    We’re looking for motivated entrepreneurs to help bring great pizza to new areas. Our franchisees are like family, and we’ll help support you every step of the way. Every franchisee, as a business owner and community member, has something unique to offer our Westside Pizza family, which is why we value their contributions and partner with them throughout their journey.

    Veterans    -$5,000 off your initial franchise fee