Blackjack Pizza vs Pizza Delight Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Blackjack Pizza Franchise
Pizza Delight Franchise
Investment $168,300 - $392,300$350,000 - $550,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$10,000 - $40,000
Royalty Fee 3%6%
Advertising Fee -4.5%
Year Founded 19831968
Year Franchised 19881969
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Blackjack Pizza Franchise
Pizza Delight Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Blackjack Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Delight 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/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Blackjack Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Delight Franchise
    Training Ongoing assistance & classroom training available-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Blackjack Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Delight Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Blackjack Pizza

    Blackjack Pizza was founded in 1983 by Vince Schmuhl. After working several years for Dominos Pizza, the founder felt that there was plenty of room for competitors in the fast growing pizza delivery business. At that time, Dominos Pizza was the only major player in the pizza delivery business in the Rocky Mountain region and he felt that customers would really appreciate an alternative to Dominos Pizza. The first Blackjack Pizza store was opened on June 29, 1983 in Federal Heights, CO. The second store opened in Greeley, CO in February of 1984. Vince continued to open new stores, mainly in the Denver Metro Area. By 1986, there were six corporate owned stores and one franchisee in operation. In 1988, Blackjack officially became a franchisor using the concept of an owner/operator franchisee at each store location. Several corporate stores were sold to franchisees, and other franchisees were added to the system through conversions of independent operators who saw the value in being part of Blackjack Pizza. We have continued to add franchise outlets to the system under a policy of slow, controlled growth. There are 45 stores in operation in four states.

    About Pizza Delight

    Pizza Delight is a mid-scale family restaurant chain where family and friends can enjoy quality time together over delicious food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. We aim to delight every customer with our fabulous pizza, pasta, salads and signature dishes served by our remarkably friendly and efficient staff. The first Pizza Delight opened in 1968 in Shediac, New Brunswick. Today, there are over 100 locations across Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta.Pizza Delight has served millions of customers over its 50+ year history. Why do customers keep coming back? Our restaurants serve great-tasting food, in comfortable surroundings.
    A meal at Pizza Delight helps our guests to catch up with the people they care about most. These simple, yet powerful, customer benefits have fueled the growth of the Pizza Delight brand. Today we have over 114 restaurants in Atlantic Canada and Ontario, selling over $55 million per year.