East of Chicago Pizza Company vs City Bites Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of East of Chicago Pizza Company vs City Bites 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
City Bites Franchise
Investment $162,000 - $463,000$186,500 - $394,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19901986
Year Franchised 19912007
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee To be determined-


Business Experience Requirements
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
City Bites Franchise
Experience
  • Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series
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    Financing Options
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    City Bites 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
    City Bites Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 4 weeks -
    Support Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional AdvertisingC.B. Franchise Systems comprises a wealth of experienced restaurant professionals committed to your success. We provide franchisees a turn key solution beginning with a thorough management training program and opening and ongoing operational support. We provide proprietary products like our famous made from scratch cookies as well as marketing materials. We offer third party resources with experienced restaurant professionals in the following fields: real estate acquisition and negotiation services, information technology, and corporate services including payroll processing, insurance, benefits and accounting. Our efforts are focused to make your venture successful and profitable. We look forward to meeting you and beginning the journey of a rewarding and profitable partnership.
    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
    City Bites 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 City Bites

    After 21 years of company growth, City Bites is now offering a unique opportunity to a select number of franchisees seeking to develop our proven brand in new markets. City Bites is positioned as an upscale sandwich restaurant in the fast growth quick casual restaurant segment and features an attractive investment model that is easily replicated with the experienced organization of food service professionals at C.B. Franchise Systems. As your partner, we are committed to your development as a successful and profitable City Bites franchisee.