The Original Italian Pie vs East Side Mario's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Original Italian Pie vs East Side Mario's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
East Side Mario's Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $617,500$1,300,000 - $1,600,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$60,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19941979
Year Franchised 1995-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
East Side Mario's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    East Side Mario'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

     
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    East Side Mario's Franchise
    Training Various programs-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    East Side Mario's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About The Original Italian Pie

    The Original Italian Pie has two models for franchising. Our Full Service model is 2500-4000 square feet with a start up cost range between $328K-$617.5K Our New The Original Italian Pie 2GO model is much smaller, requiring 1400-2000 square feet and a start up cost range between $200K-$275K. Here at "The Pie" we are currently seeking qualified individuals or groups to be a part of our growing franchise community

    About East Side Mario's

    East Side Mario's is Prime Restaurant's largest and most recognizable restaurant concept, offering quality food at affordable prices in a unique and fun atmosphere. East Side Mario's restaurants are positioned to appeal to adults wanting to enjoy good food in an exuberant atmosphere with their family or friends, and to be
    the "affordable American Italian Eatery where eating and celebration meet."