East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Franktitude Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Franktitude 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
Franktitude Franchise
Investment $162,000 - $463,000$169,200 - $284,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19902006
Year Franchised 19912006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee To be determined-


Business Experience Requirements
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
Franktitude Franchise
Experience
  • Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series
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    Financing Options
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Franktitude 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
    Franktitude 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

    		Franktitude offers all of the services you expect from a top-tier franchise, from site assistance to training to ongoing support. Absentee ownership is allowed�our register system allows remote access so you can keep tabs on the restaurant via your Blackberry or PDA. Single and multiple unit development will be considered throughout the Southeastern U.S.

    Expansion Plans
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Franktitude 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 Franktitude

    A Different Kind of Eatery Franktitude is a top notch alternative to fast food and quicker and more affordable than fast casual. At Franktitude, customers choose among 50 toppings to pile on their choice of franks (100% beef, turkey or veggie), or sandwiches (ciabatta, panini, or wraps) or salad. At Franktitude, you can eat as healthy�or as hearty�as you want. The Franktitude footprint is small which makes for a lower investment than most other restaurant franchises. Little or no actual cooking takes place which means exceptionally easy day-to-day operations. And every single restaurant is guaranteed a protected area so you don't have to worry about competing with your own brand!