Uno Chicago Grill vs Gino's Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
Gino's Pizza Franchise
Investment $1,168,000 - $2,410,500$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%$200-$600/ week
Advertising Fee -$150/week
Year Founded 1943-
Year Franchised 1980-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
Gino's Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • Restaurant/hospitality experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
    Gino's Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
    Gino's Pizza Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesAfter an agreement has been executed, the Franchisee is provided with Training and Services necessary to successfully open and operate a Gino's Pizza outlet. We assist with arranging financing, site location, turnkey construction, equipment, use of trademarks and recipes. We also arrange relationships with authorized suppliers, advertising, promotional support and provide ongoing operation support.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 60 - 80

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (65% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
    Gino's Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Uno Chicago Grill

    Ike Sewell combined old Italian recipes with meats, vegetables, spices and cheese and created the first deep dish pizza in 1943. He opened Pizzeria Uno to serve his creation to pizza lovers throughout Chicago. The new restaurant became so popular that Sewell opened Pizzeria Due on an opposite corner from his original restaurant to handle customer demand. Over 60 years later, the restaurant is now called Uno Chicago Grill and has evolved to offer a variety of grill items like steak, ribs, seafood and pastas in addition to its famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

    The initial investment necessary to begin operation of a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant ranges from $545,500 to $1,405,500. This includes $43,100 to $59,300 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    The initial investment necessary to begin operation of an Uno Pizzeria & Grill Restaurant ranges from $1,168,000 to $2,410,500. This includes $57,100 to $99,300 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    The franchisor offers development rights for Uno Restaurants. When you enter into a Development Agreement, you must pay the franchisor a Territory Reservation Fee equal to $5,000 times the number of Uno Restaurants you will own and operate. In addition to the Territory Reservation Fee, you must pay the franchisor an Initial Franchise Fee of $30,000 for each Pizzeria Uno Restaurant and $40,000 for each Uno Pizzeria & Grill Restaurant that you will own and operate.

    About Gino's Pizza

    Gino's Pizza is one of the most popular pizzas in Western Ontario and is now embarking on a new expansion program across Ontario and Eastern Canada.
    Gino's Pizza was founded in 1981 and currently has over 100 locations. New and Existing Ontario locations available: Ajax, Ancaster, Barrie, Bolton, Brampton, Burlington, Caledon, Chatham, Fort Erie, Georgetown, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Markham, Orangeville, Oshawa, Peterborough, Pickering, Port Hope, Richmond hill, Scarborough, St.Catherines, Stratford, Toronto, Vaughan, Wasaga Beach, Waterdown, Whitby, Windsor.

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    #107 in Canada's Top franchises.