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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ledo Pizza vs World's Healthiest Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $126,250 - $442,000 | $175,000 - $250,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 6.5% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 2to2.5% |
Year Founded | 1986 | - |
Year Franchised | 1989 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 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 | On-The-Job Training: 140 hours Additional Training: Ongoing | - |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | - |
Operations |
33% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Since 1955, Ledo has been making pizzas with a recognizable rectangular shape and thick-sliced pepperoni. Ledo's more than 40 franchise locations offer East Coasters several appetizers; soups and salads; pastas such as portobello mushroom ravioli and chicken and broccoli; fettuccine Alfredo; burgers; submarine sandwiches; calzones and desserts.
Our Pizza is More Than a Whole Wheat Crust
Made with more than 10 grains and seeds, our signature Prebiotic Multi-Grain Crust delivers the diversity of fiber and nutrients your body needs to achieve optimal health and well-being. Because we care, each slice of our pizza contains several grams of special prebiotic fiber from chicory roots.
SPECIAL NOTE (August): We are currently in the development stage of putting together our franchise business to begin selling franchises across the U.S. by the first quarter of 2009. To grow that business (12 to 36 new stores opened per year), we are currently offering a limited amount of investment in our franchise company - the franchise arm of our business will not own stores but rather sell, develop and manage stores across the U.S. If you would like further info, send us an e-mail and provide some info about yourself and overall interest. Please note we are only offering a limited amount of investment - so, if you are interested please contact us. "Rebuilding the health of America one slice at a time"