East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Patsy's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of East of Chicago Pizza Company vs Patsy's 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
Patsy's Franchise
Investment $162,000 - $463,000$467,500 - $651,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19901933
Year Franchised 19912014
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee To be determined-


Business Experience Requirements
 
East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
Patsy's Franchise
Experience
  • Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series
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    Financing Options
     
    East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise
    Patsy's 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
    Patsy's 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
    Patsy's Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Patsy's

    "Patsys

    Patsy's Pizzeria is the undisputed premier pizza dynasty in New York and arguably in all of The United States.
    Started by the legendary Pasquale, Lancieri, Patsy's Pizzeria traces its origin by over a century to Manhattan's Lower East Side. Opening his first modest shop in Harlem in 1933, the Patsy's Pizzeria name has become synonymous with authentic, Sicilian coal oven-pizza. Lancieri and his Patsy's Pizzeria creation were so forward thinking, he is widely credited by inventing selling pizza by the slice and popularizing traditional New York style thin crust pizza. Loved by celebrities and people from all walks of life, Patsy's Pizzeria keeps the tradition alive as the beloved pizza family recently welcomed the 4th generation of pizza makers. Inspiring scores of imitators after over 80 years of pizza magic-making, Patsy's Pizzeria continues to deliver old-world pizza to thousands every day. Patsy's Pizzeria means New York Pizza.