Domino's Pizza vs Aurelio's Is Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Domino's Pizza Franchise
Aurelio's Is Pizza Franchise
Investment $101,450 - $582,500$864,000 - $1,198,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19601959
Year Franchised 19671975
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Domino's Pizza Franchise
Aurelio's Is Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • Successful experience in food service/retail management; entrepreneurial/equivalent experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Domino's Pizza Franchise
    Aurelio's Is Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Domino's Pizza Franchise
    Aurelio's Is Pizza Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Domino's Pizza Franchise
    Aurelio's Is Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Domino's Pizza

    In 1960, brothers Tom and James Monaghan borrowed $500 to purchase DomiNick's, a pizza store in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The next year, James traded his half of the business to Tom for a Volkswagen Beetle. In 1965, Tom Monaghan renamed the company Domino's Pizza LLC. The first Domino's Pizza franchise store opened in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in 1967. Tom Monaghan retired in 1998, selling 93 percent of the company to Bain Capital. In addition to regular, pan and thin-crust pizza, Domino's products include bread sticks and buffalo wings. Domino's Pizza operates more than 6,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Europe and Africa.

    The total investment ranges from $144,450 to $582,500 for a Domino's Pizza Traditional Store and $101,450 to $573,500 for a Domino's Pizza Non-Traditional Store. The franchisor estimates the payments made to them and their affiliates together with Initial Fee payments will range from $84,750 to $167,500 for a Domino's Pizza Traditional Store and $65,750 to $158,500 for a Domino's Pizza Non-Traditional Store.

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    About Aurelio's Is Pizza

    All of our franchise owners are essential members of our overall Aurelio's Is Pizza "family". Together we strive for the consistency that brings patrons back to enjoy what Joe Aurelio started back in 1959... quality, quantity, value and more. Joe Aurelio's commitment to his customers' satisfaction has proven to be the catalyst for our growth and success. Finding individuals who are motivated and interested in continuing our strong traditions and values is not a simple task. By staying focused and committed to our mission of providing the very best service and quality, we plan to continue to expand our franchise members. We are currently seeking franchisees for development opportunities in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, Colorado and Florida. However, we are continually assessing expansion opportunities into new markets.