Ledo Pizza vs Mazzio's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ledo Pizza Franchise
Mazzio's Franchise
Investment $126,250 - $442,000$409,000 - $1,292,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 1986-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years +5+5...
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years +5+5...
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ledo Pizza Franchise
Mazzio's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		•  1. You must have substantial familiarity with the market proposed for development. 2. You must possess a sound reputation, integrity, and similar business values as Mazzio's.

    Financing Options
     
    Ledo Pizza Franchise
    Mazzio's 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
     
    Ledo Pizza Franchise
    Mazzio's Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 140 hours Additional Training: Ongoing * Confidential Manuals - Operations, Training and "Countdown to Opening" * Comprehensive 8-week Training Program for Restaurant Management Team - Combining "In-Restaurant" and Classroom Training * 2-week Training Program for Owners * Pre-opening "On-Site" Training Support and Post-opening Assistance * Regional Training Seminars for Franchise Owners and Restaurant Managers Covering Critical Operational Topics
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform Marketing and Operational Assistance All materials and assistance for company restaurants are also available to all franchisees � marketing programs, P.O.S. (point of sale), marketing pieces, market analysis, operational assistance, reports, manuals, charts and training seminars. Consultants You will be provided ongoing supervision and support from an experienced Franchise Business Consultant. Periodic visits and inspections are included and your consultant is available to help you with ongoing questions, etc. Marketing Contribution One percent (1%) from both company and franchised restaurants goes into an advertising production fund for the development of high-quality marketing materials � media, print, etc. Research and Development Mazzio's is devoted to on-going research and development. Executive Staff Our franchisees have direct access to all areas including Marketing, Operations, Training, Information Services, Finance, Legal and Franchising. Support Staff Our corporate culture encourages open two-way communication with company personnel. Site Selection * Demographic Analysis * Field Visit(s) and Final Site Approval * Prototype Drawings and Floor Plans * Equipment, Sign Package and Decor Specifications Purchasing * Centralized, Collective Buying Power * Long-time and Reliable Suppliers for Restaurant Equipment and Supplies * In-house Purchasing Department Information Service * A P.O.S. (Point of Sale) System with a Custom-Designed Software Program * A Custom-Designed Back-of-the-House Computerized Restaurant Management System * Help Desk Support "On Call" Seven Days a Week Research and Development * Elaborate Research and Development Facilities * Extensive Research and Development Conducted "In-House" at the Corporate Office * Franchisee Participation in Research and Development - Specifically Product Evaluation
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing * Marketing and Advertising Programs Designed to Build Traffic, Develop a Strong Sales Base and Increase Market Share * "Turn Key" Grand Opening Program * Local Marketing Assistance * Annual Marketing Plan Developed with Input from Existing Mazzio's Franchisees * Extensive Library of Print, Radio, Television and Grass Roots Marketing Programs
    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.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Ledo Pizza Franchise
    Mazzio's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Ledo Pizza

    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.

    About Mazzio's

    Mazzio's Italian Eatery offers a clearly superior product line with an exterior and interior design package that is second to none. Mazzio's Italian Eatery offers its customers the convenience of dine-in, carryout (drive-thru windows) and delivery. Mazzio's is able to provide today's demanding consumer with quality, variety and high perceived value in an inviting atmosphere. Mazzio's "wins" customers with its "Deliver Supreme Experiences" service attitude. Consumers look for fast service, convenience, variety, value and quality - all of which are part of the Mazzio's Italian Eatery package. In an industry known for the "revolving door" at top management levels, the experience, continuity and depth of the Mazzio's management team constitutes one of our biggest strategic assets. Our management team has worked together for many years, leading the Company to become a dominant force in the food service industry and building long-term relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and franchisees. Aggressive growth for the future is the goal of the Mazzio's management team, while consistently striving to stay on the cutting edge of the industry.
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