Domino's Pizza vs Western Pizza Express Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Domino's Pizza Franchise
Western Pizza Express Franchise
Investment $101,450 - $582,500$225,000 - $240,700
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 1960-
Year Franchised 1967-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Domino's Pizza Franchise
Western Pizza Express Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • Successful experience in food service/retail management; entrepreneurial/equivalent experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Domino's Pizza Franchise
    Western Pizza Express 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
    Western Pizza Express Franchise
    Training -2 weeks training at one of our teaching restaurants in either Regina , Saskatchewan or Calgary, Alberta.
    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)

    		* 2 or more persons (or companies) may team up to acquire a single restaurant.

    * At least one trained owner/manager must work at your business full-time.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Domino's Pizza Franchise
    Western Pizza Express Franchise
    US Expansion --
    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 Western Pizza Express

    A Western Pizza Express franchise restaurant provides you with an opportunity to own and operate a business that is backstopped by an established company and product offerings. We can help you achieve financial security and build your net worth. The success of our franchise program is based on: * Low investment: Compared to other available franchises, Western Pizza Express Franchise offers great earning potential along with lower start up costs * Great food: Since 1976 we've been fine tuning our menu to provide the best quality in ingredients and preparation techniques. * Proven support systems: We have been supporting a multiple franchise operation since 1979. Our WPX Operations Manual details menu items, preparation techniques, store operations, marketing and advertising guidlines and other information to help you succeed. * Simplicity: We've fine tuned our menu and operating techniques in order to offer a distinctive menu while minimizing the need for high inventory levels. * Proven Operational Controls: Unique supplier arrangements and just in time delivery methods help us to maximize the efficiency of your franchise. * Benefit Package: Western Pizza has a complete benefit package for Owners, Management and Key Personnel. * Labour Assistance: Western Pizza has committed to tackle the labor shortage by bringing in Foreign Workers.