East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Chicago's Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Investment $162,000 - $463,000$87,300 - $173,100
Franchise Fee $20,000$12,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19901979
Year Franchised 19911981
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee To be determined-


Business Experience Requirements
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
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    Financing Options
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment Yes/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 4 weeks -
    Support Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional AdvertisingGrand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional AdvertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 26% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 20

    		 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About East of Chicago Pizza Company

    When founder L. Scott Granneman was thinking of a name for his second pizza restaurant in Willard, Ohio, he remembered one of his customers telling him he made 'the best pizza east of Chicago.' The comment stuck with Granneman, and now East of Chicago Pizza has more than 120 locations stretching as far east as Virginia.
    East of Chicago locations offer favorite toppings such as pepperoni and mushrooms as well as a menu of specialty pizzas like Taco (which is covered with lettuce, tomato, black olives, sour cream, cheddar cheese, beef and salsa) and dessert pizzas (Dutch Crunch apple pizza or Peanut Butter & Jelly).

    About Chicago's Pizza

    Robert McDonald enjoyed working in the pizza business. When he was suddenly terminated from his job with an Indiana pizza restaurant, he decided to start his own pizza chain. When Ron Epple, who had worked with McDonald as director of franchise training, heard what his old co-worker was up to, he asked to be part of it.

    In 1979, the two founded Chicago's Pizza. At lunchtime, restaurants serve pizzas by the slice or in seven-inch rounds from counters and drive-thru windows. In the evening, customers can use the drive-thru window to pick up phone orders. Most of the locations also have dining rooms where customers can enjoy Chicago's 29-inch pizza.

    The company has franchises in Indiana and Ohio. There is also a Chicago's Pizza location in Seville, Spain.