Chicago's Pizza vs Papa Saverio's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Papa Saverio's Franchise
Investment $87,300 - $173,100$136,200 - $1,241,000
Franchise Fee $12,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19792002
Year Franchised 19812004
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Papa Saverio's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • People skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Chicago's Pizza Franchise
    Papa Saverio's 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
    Papa Saverio's 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
    Papa Saverio's Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Papa Saverio's

    "Papa

    Papa Saverio’s gives you the same support and guidance as a larger chain with more of a unique, personal relationship. From your initial planning to your grand opening, we will be with you every step of the way. At Papa Saverio’s you’re more than a franchisee - you’re family.
    As Papa Saverio’s continues to grow, we are dedicated to maintaining the brand’s integrity and values.
    This means providing our franchisees with the tools and resources they need
    to feel confident in themselves and the business.
    The total investment necessary to begin a PAPA SAVERIO’S is from
    $136,200 to $428,500 for a carryout/delivery location
    and from $270,000 to $1,241,000 for a sports pub.