Sarpino's Pizzeria vs Toppers Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Toppers Pizza Franchise
Investment $319,000 - $499,000$292,146 - $530,652
Franchise Fee $19,995$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%5.5%
Advertising Fee 2%3%
Year Founded 20001991
Year Franchised 20012000
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Toppers Pizza 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.

Single Unit: Liquidity: $150,000 Net Worth: $400,000 Multi-Unit (3-5 units): Liquidity: $300,000-$500,000 Net Worth: $750,000-$1,000,000 To open a Toppers franchise, you must have what it takes to make the initial investment or partner with someone who does. Those who qualify may be eligible for a reduced initial franchise fee through our association with the VetFran program. Average Square Footage: 1,200-1,800 sq ft (1,500 is optimal) Our flexible footprint makes finding a spot to locate extra easy, whether it's an endcap, in-line or freestanding location.


Financing Options

 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Toppers Pizza Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support

 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Toppers Pizza 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.

30 days at a Training Store in person and hands-on Training and Marketing teams on-site prior/during/after opening On-The-Job Training: 188 hours Classroom Training: 18 hours

Support Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Franchise Business Leader support Corporate HQ team support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
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.

We work on an owner/operator franchise system where at least one partner must be involved full-time in day-to-day operations. You won't be able to resist anyway.


Expansion Plans

 
Sarpino's Pizzeria Franchise
Toppers Pizza Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

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 Toppers Pizza

In 1991, Toppers Pizza began its quest to become the best pizza company in the world by killing it on every detail of the customer experience. Headquartered in Whitewater, Wis., Toppers Pizza takes a unique approach to the crowded pizza segment by cooking up mouthwatering specialty pizzas that start with their fresh, made-from-scratch dough, smothered in real Wisconsin cheese and finished with outrageous toppings such as French fried onions, oven-roasted tomatoes, mac 'n cheese and tater tots. Toppers Pizza's claim to fame comes in the form of Topperstix, arguably the planet's most addictively delicious cheesy breadstix. The Toppers Pizza empire encompasses over 60 restaurants across 10 states and, with its rapid expansion, is in the midst of Midwest and national domination. In 2014, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Toppers Pizza as one of the top 500 franchises in the U.S and QSR Magazine listed the company as one of the year's Best Franchise Deals. In 2013, Nation's Restaurant News declared the Toppers Pizza brand as one of the 50 breakout chains of the year and Toppers Pizza received a No. 58 spot in Pizza Today's top 100 pizza companies.

Seeking new franchise units in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin

Veteran incentive $10,000 off franchise fee

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