Uno Chicago Grill vs My Pie Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Investment $1,168,000 - $2,410,500$184,845 - $546,095
Franchise Fee $40,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19432012
Year Franchised 19802015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • Restaurant/hospitality experience

    • * Passionate about serving the best pizza in the country * Fun, energetic, people-oriented * Wants the opportunity to succeed through hard work * Values transparency, teamwork, family, loyalty * Meets financial requirements *Strong organizational skills and ability to follow proven system * Dedicated to superior customer service * Restaurant experience a plus


    Financing Options
     
    Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
    My Pie 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
    My Pie Pizza Franchise
    Training -

    8 days in Phoenix and up to 5 days at the franchisee store in which you learn: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    Training in: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

    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)

    Passive Ownership: With qualified manager

    Average # of Employees 10-15 employees / 4-8 per shift

    Expansion Plans
     
    Uno Chicago Grill Franchise
    My Pie Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 My Pie Pizza

    It was spring of 2012 and three guys from the East Coast were thinking about how they were going to grow their Italian Pizza Restaurant concept, Crust. At that point, Crust already had the makings of a growing restaurant group with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, a catering company, MLB partnerships with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, a location in the Phoenix Convention Center, and a retail line that is anchored by their homemade Kurt Warner Marinara Sauce. So the question became...what's next?
    My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where guests have the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience using authentic Italian recipes served New York fast. My Pie makes its own dough and sauces daily from scratch. They procure the freshest vegetables and the highest quality meats, and then bake them in an 800-degree oven for two minutes. The My Pie guys are simply passionate pizza people and have figured out how to create an authentic New York-style Italian pizza in a New York minute. There is no other pizzeria like this between here and Brooklyn...guaranteed! My Pie Pizza is in the right market at the right time. Fast casual custom pizza shops are courting customers who are looking for fresh artisan-style pizza made in under 5 minutes, complementing their customizable pizzas with craft beers. The time is now for My Pie Pizza - Pizza Your Way! Key Advantages

    *Custom selection of crusts, sauces, and toppings *Pizza ingredients based on traditional Italian recipes *2 minute bake time for pizzas *Unique seasonal specialties rotated throughout the year *Additional menu items include salads, appetizers, and deserts *Happy hour all day with half price refills of beer and wine *Organic New York style sauce, endorsed by football great Kurt Warner and available in jars for take-home use *Experienced, successful restaurant team as franchisors *Small-box footprint equates to lower investment dollars and reduced occupancy costs *Operating model empowers management efficiency and unit growth *Open space with family-friendly atmosphere *Attractive markets are available throughout the US Multi-Unit Franchise Fee: 2-4 $30,000/5 plus $25,000

    At My Pie we pride ourselves in being your neighborhood pizzeria. Our New York authentic pies are built to order using homemade recipes from our family archives. Our motto is local, fresh, fast! We love to source our produce locally and our pies cook up in a New York minute. Our dough and sauces are made fresh, daily using only the best ingredients. Once you taste a My Pie you’ll be hooked! Our quality and flavor far surpass the competition and we’re sure you’ll feel the same way. My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where each guest has the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience.

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