Chicago's Pizza vs Johnny's New York Style Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Chicago's Pizza vs Johnny's New York Style Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Johnny's New York Style Pizza Franchise
Investment $87,300 - $173,100$119,150 - $314,550
Franchise Fee $12,000$27,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 1981-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Johnny's New York Style Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    Johnny's New York Style Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    Johnny's New York Style Pizza Franchise
    Training --
    Support Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    Johnny's New York Style Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Chicago's Pizza

    Robert McDonald enjoyed working in the pizza business. When he was suddenly terminated from his job with an Indiana pizza restaurant, he decided to start his own pizza chain. When Ron Epple, who had worked with McDonald as director of franchise training, heard what his old co-worker was up to, he asked to be part of it.

    In 1979, the two founded Chicago's Pizza. At lunchtime, restaurants serve pizzas by the slice or in seven-inch rounds from counters and drive-thru windows. In the evening, customers can use the drive-thru window to pick up phone orders. Most of the locations also have dining rooms where customers can enjoy Chicago's 29-inch pizza.

    The company has franchises in Indiana and Ohio. There is also a Chicago's Pizza location in Seville, Spain.

    About Johnny's New York Style Pizza

    We started out with a simple idea and a single pizza shop. Every day since, we’ve refined our business model and drilled down on the details. The result is a system that is profitable and scalable. When you own a Johnny’s Pizza franchise, you’re investing in a business that can help you build long-term wealth and leave a legacy for your family.
    Johnny's New York Style Pizza affords our franchise owners a greater degree of freedom than encountered with many other franchises. While we allow no deviations from the quality products and service on which we have built our reputation, we are more relaxed in our approach to decor and atmosphere. A Johnny's Pizza location is also less expensive and simpler to open and operate than most restaurant franchises. Low Start Up Cost (similar to a sub shop) with higher sales volumes. Our role as franchisor is to help put you in business and keep you there,-- profitably.