The Original Italian Pie vs Ciao Mambo Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
Ciao Mambo Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $617,500$635,000 - $1,146,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19942001
Year Franchised 19952006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
Ciao Mambo Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    Ciao Mambo 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
    Ciao Mambo 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
    Ciao Mambo Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Ciao Mambo

    Interest in the Ciao Mambo concept is hot. It is not just a popular restaurant, but a unique business opportunity. That is plain to see. The concept, the culture, the food and the money make it an ideal model for franchising. As a fast growing restaurant company with long term goals, our objective is to grow with partners who are after the same things we are, "financially fun food" opportunities. We offer a quality of life approach to the running restaurants, a unique experience for our patrons and an operational and financial model that really works. Many people are gun shy regarding the food business for whatever reason, I'm not. I love it. If you're interested in talking further about our franchising opportunities, I look forward to speaking with you. Send along an email and let's take it from there. I see no reason why we can't have it all. Quality lives, Quality businesses and Quality partners.