Krieger's vs Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Krieger's vs Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Krieger's Franchise
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
Investment $450,000$1,332,100 - $1,958,333
Franchise Fee $30,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19911996
Year Franchised 20022009
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Krieger's Franchise
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management expertise
  • * Industry experience * (or must have partner with industry experience.)

    Financing Options

     
    Krieger's Franchise
    Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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

     
    Krieger's Franchise
    Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesField operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Regional advertising
    Operations 85% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 75

    Expansion Plans

     
    Krieger's Franchise
    Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Krieger's

    About Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge

    Faro opened his first pizza shop in 1978. From this time to 1987, Faro opened seven more pizza shops in the area. In 1990, Faro sold the franchise with the idea that he and his family would be moving back and living in Sicily from now on. As it happens many times, circumstances changed and the family moved back to Grand Rapids.

    Faro was, once again, in the restaurant business when he opened Uccello’s Ristorante Pizzeria & Sports Lounge on East Beltline in 1996. Uccello's Ristorante has officially opened up 6 locations in the last 23 years, the most recent being Downtown Grand Rapids across from Rosa Parks Circle. 

    Faro didn't want to stop there. In 2016, Uccello's Hospitality Group expanded when opening their first fast-casual concept, Herb & Fire Pizzeria, in Grandville. Since then, UHG has opened a second location by Celebration! Cinema North on East Beltline.  


    ​Uccello’s Hospitality Group has grown into 8 successful locations, inspired by Faro’s personal philosophy: "Always strive to give your guest more than they would normally expect. Provide people the opportunity to enjoy great food and the hospitality to match. You must always strive to be better in everything, and never compromise on top quality in any area”.