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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Samuel Mancino's Italian Eatery vs Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $234,500 - $304,500 | $331,500 - $474,700 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1959 | 1994 |
Year Franchised | 1994 | 2000 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Our ideal franchise partner will have some or most of the following attributes: �A high energy level �Good communication skills �A desire to be in the specialty food/restaurant business �An understanding of business operations and management principles �Sales and marketing skills �Be adequately financed �A strong desire and ambition to succeed �Be outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | *Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks. *At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks. Our exceptional training program includes both classroom and hands-on training in critical areas such as promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, problem solving and more. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Support where you need it Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre- and post- grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam & Louie's is with you every step of the way to help ensure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential, complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie's system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation. |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | *10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators). |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
In the late 1950s my parents, Samuel and Marion Mancino Sr. established Sammy's Pizzeria in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. My father worked in the family restaurants for many years. In the early 1980s, my wife, Michele Mancino and I opened our first restaurant in Three Rivers, Michigan. In 1990 I was the proud owner of two Mancinos restaurants. These were Mom and Pop concepts that I developed myself. I was frequently asked how somone could own and operate their own Mancinos restaurant. In 1991 I met with an attorney about how I could start selling the Mancino's Italian Eatery name and let people share in my dream without owning the restaurant myself. My attorney recommended this could be done through franchising. From 1991 until 1993 I built on my dream of franchising my restaurant name and families concept until finally, in February of 1994 my first franchise was up and running. My staff consisted of myself and my one working partner. We did everything from building the stores to marketing.