Sarpino's Pizzeria vs Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sarpino's Pizzeria vs Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Franchise
Investment $319,000 - $499,000$338,050 - $610,000
Franchise Fee $19,995N/A
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 20002005
Year Franchised 20012008
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Franchise
Experience

*Desire to change your life and create an income, lifestyle, wealth, and equity for you and your family. *Ability to follow proven systems that will lead you to success. *Respect and appreciation for the customers. *Liquid assets of at least $100K. *Ability to finance the Sarpino’s Pizzeria opening.

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Financing Options
 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Franchise
Training

3 weeks of on-the-job training in our training center, one week of classroom training in the Chicago area, and one month of opening assistance with an on-site team at your Sarpino’s restaurant. We will help you to create a business plan for your store during training. Your business plan is your roadmap, it will show you how the restaurant will achieve the goals set for its success.

Training is about 6 weeks long at a Pickleman's Corporate Location. Pickleman’s does not charge for the initial training program for you and 1 designated manager. You are responsible for wages, travel, and living expenses for the duration of training.
Support Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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Expansion Plans
 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesNo

Company Overviews

About Sarpino's Pizzeria

Every neighborhood needs a classic old-world Italian eatery like Sarpino’s. Today’s consumers want sophisticated Italian food and delectable pizza lovingly made from scratch with the highest quality ingredients. Our rapidly changing world demands even more from restaurants: convenience, delivery, menu choices, along with the timeless classics. On every front, Sarpino’s more than measures up.

Born as a delivery and pickup only concept, Sarpino’s is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the transformative changes that are challenging the rest of the restaurant industry. While other national brands are struggling to keep up with the demand for delivery, we have excelled at delivery since day one. While other pizza chains offer cheap ingredients and pizzas off an assembly line, Sarpino’s consistently delivers exceptional quality.

Sarpino’s carry-out & delivery business model is recession-resistant, maximizes profitability, and is built for lasting growth. With a low cost of entry and world-class support that goes above and beyond the rest of the industry, investing in a Sarpino’s is a wise choice for an entrepreneur with a passion for community, quality, and most of all, serving inspiring food. If you are interested in learning more about our pizza franchise opportunities for sale, contact us today by completing our form to the right, and a member of our team will reach out shortly.

 

 

About Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe

After working in the franchise and restaurant industry for 16 years Doug Stritzel, founder and owner of Pickleman’s, began his quest to realize his longtime dream of building a distinct new dining concept.
In October 2005 Doug opened the first Pickleman’s in Columbia, MO. In January 2008 the second Pickleman’s was opened. Today, Pickleman’s has 22 locations and counting, three in Columbia, MO, two in Springfield, MO, six in St Louis, MO, one in Lincoln, NE, one in Lawrence, KS, four in Kansas City, two in Omaha, NE, and one in Norman, OK.

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Pickleman’s focuses above all on using the highest quality product and creating profound and unique flavor profiles people love. Offering a wide array of all natural products with the freshest ingredients gives our Toasted Sandwiches, Pizzas, Soups, Salads and Desserts a quality that sets us apart. Our Delivery and Catering services allow us to serve large groups, cater events, and provide you with our superior service at your door.
Doug has plans to expand the Pickleman’s franchise and share his passion for high quality food with the world. His goal is to establish and continue to develop his own brand and someday be successful enough to spend lots of time with two wonderful children, Jack and Audrey.

At Pickleman's, we are committed to helping aspiring entrepreneurs make their dreams a reality. We believe that franchising benefits our company, entrepreneurs like you, and our customers. Combining our proven business model with your drive and ambition can produce an excellent experience for our customers, which in turn leads to more business and greater profits for everyone involved.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe is from $338,050 to $610,000. This includes the $30,415 to $31,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. If you want to obtain area development rights pursuant to an Area Development Agreement, you will pay a Development Fee of ½ of the Initial Franchise Fee for each proposed Unit when you sign the Area Development Agreement.