East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Doc Green's Gourmet Salads 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
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Investment $162,000 - $463,000$367,000 - $655,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19902003
Year Franchised 19912004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee To be determined$25000


Business Experience Requirements
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Experience
  • Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series
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    Financing Options
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads 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
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 4 weeks -
    Support Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising-
    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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 Doc Green's Gourmet Salads

    Healthy as you wanna be, Doc Greens is perfect for on-the-go lifestyles and casual dining. From the build-to-order and signature salads to the delicious flatbread salads and signature sides, Doc Greens offers healthy and hearty options – diet food and comfort food - served fast for every appetite.

    Doc Green's Signature Features

     Signature fresh salads: Prepared to order, in any size, for any appetite with an array of delicious, choice toppings. Carving stations: The highest quality chicken, steak, and turkey, prepared daily and served piping hot. Flatbread sandwiches: Delicious, hearty, pressed and served piping hot. Daily soups: As a side or as a meal, no one can say no to a bowl of Doc's special brew.