The Original Italian Pie vs Benvenuto's Italian Grill Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
Benvenuto's Italian Grill Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $617,500$1,091,500 - $4,582,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19942011
Year Franchised 19952011
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Original Italian Pie Franchise
Benvenuto's Italian Grill Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Original Italian Pie Franchise
    Benvenuto's Italian Grill 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
    Benvenuto's Italian Grill 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
    Benvenuto's Italian Grill 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 Benvenuto's Italian Grill

    "Benvenutos
    Become a member of our Benvenuto's Family - Franchise opportunities now available. We will provide you with full service support and training, all the way from customer service to recipe training. Our dedicated and professional support team will ensure you have all the tools to make your Benvenuto's a success.
    Benvenuto's is not a 'corporate chain' and each individual restaurant has a slightly different look. We do not expand just to expand. We are looking to grow with a select few, in any size market; large or small. Unlike the 'big chain' restaurants, we want the right people, at the right time.