Chicken Delight vs Bellacino's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Bellacino's Franchise
Investment $428,900 - $603,100$270,500 - $414,890
Franchise Fee $20,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%
Advertising Fee 4%1%
Year Founded 19521993
Year Franchised 19521995
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee Legal fees (to be determined)$10000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Bellacino's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Bellacino's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Bellacino's Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 10 days Classroom Training: 14 days Additional Training: Ongoing
    Support Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
    Operations 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 22 - 22

    Expansion Plans

     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Bellacino's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Chicken Delight

    When Al Tunick bought some deep fryers from a company that was going out of business, he didn't quite know what to do with them. With the help of some friends, Tunick began experimenting, trying to cook different foods in the fryers. The entrepreneur found his answer in chicken, and in 1952, Chicken Delight was born. The company quickly expanded throughout the United States and first moved into Canada in 1958.
    Winnipeg entrepreneur Otto Koch purchased his first Chicken Delight franchise in 1969. Seeing the potential of the chain in Canada, Koch built and acquired additional franchise locations and in 1976 bought Chicken Delight of Canada Ltd. By providing quality service and cleanliness, the Canadian operation prospered. This success led to Koch’s acquisition of the U.S. and International arm - Chicken Delight International Inc. in 1979. For the first time the total Chicken Delight system was under one roof. Otto Koch passed away in December 2010 - but that wasn’t the end for Chicken Delight. Winnipeg couple Jim and Nadine Cartman became the new owners of Chicken Delight in June 2012. Under their leadership, Chicken Delight is now undergoing a brand refresh with focus on renovating existing stores, adding new menu items and improving customer service.
    The Cartmans and their team keep a close eye on the marketplace and are constantly looking to expand Chicken Delight through franchising.
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    Chicken Delight features a menu of fried chicken, pizza and ribs for dine-in, delivery and takeout.

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    About Bellacino's

    In late 1997, Bellacino’s began formulating a plan to franchise a pizza & grinder restaurant business.
    The first Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders restaurant officially opened in June of 1998

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. , Canada, Middle East and Western Europe