East of Chicago Pizza Company vs The Wow! What a Sub!! Boyz Subs & Steaks Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of East of Chicago Pizza Company vs The Wow! What a Sub!! Boyz Subs & Steaks 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
The Wow! What a Sub!! Boyz Subs & Steaks Franchise
Investment $162,000 - $463,000$187,500 - $249,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$17,500
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19901990
Year Franchised 19912004
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee To be determined50% of then franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
The Wow! What a Sub!! Boyz Subs & Steaks Franchise
Experience
  • Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series
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    Financing Options
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    The Wow! What a Sub!! Boyz Subs & Steaks Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment Yes/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    The Wow! What a Sub!! Boyz Subs & Steaks Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 4 weeks -
    Support Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional AdvertisingGrand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising-
    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

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    The Wow! What a Sub!! Boyz Subs & Steaks 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 The Wow! What a Sub!! Boyz Subs & Steaks

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    In 1989, two business visionaries restless to construct an independent venture acknowledged there was a clear requirement for a sub/sandwich shop that exemplified quality. In view of this the idea is offer just crisp cut meats and cheeses just before your eyes and permitting every client to see their sandwich made to their own inclination.

    For more than 20 years and serving more than one million clients, organizers Ken Mark still yearning to bring each client unprecedented subs and steaks day by day. Stop in today and appreciate a really awesome sub or steak of your decision.