East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Broadway Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Broadway 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
Broadway Pizza Franchise
Investment $162,000 - $463,000$860,000 - $1,354,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1990-
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee To be determined-


Business Experience Requirements
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
Broadway Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series
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    Financing Options
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Broadway Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Broadway Pizza 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
    Broadway Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Broadway Pizza

    Broadway Bar & Pizza® began in the back of Broadway Bar in 1953. We've come a long way since John Spallacci and his mother were making crust and sausage in that little room on Broadway in North Minneapolis.
    Today, Broadway Bar & Pizza® is a concept that combines an award-winning menu with a fun, casual atmosphere. We offer many concepts to meet your needs, your demographics, your financial requirements and your site.
    Broadway Bar & Pizza® caters to your needs and to your audience. Each location is fun and unique, and all offer award-winning food! Broadway Bar & Pizza® has been critically acclaimed for over 60 years.
    Our signature is our pizza! Three enticing crust varieties: Thin crust, New York style, and Deep Dish. Can we tempt you with Lunch and Dinner Buffets? Combine our food with true franchise support from opening and beyond, from operations to marketing, add in tremendous growth potential and you have a genuine recipe for success!

     Broadway Pizza® Express limited service franchise is $136,400 to $356,500. This includes the initial fee of $15,000