Blackjack Pizza vs Pizza Pro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Blackjack Pizza Franchise
Pizza Pro Franchise
Investment $168,300 - $392,300N/A
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 3%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1983-
Year Franchised 1988-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Blackjack Pizza Franchise
Pizza Pro Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Blackjack Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Pro

    Pizza Pro began in Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas in 1985 with one store. After opening operations stores in Central Arkansas and West Central Texas, Mr. Stevens began thinking about franchising the Pizza Pro concept. The Pizza Pro concept began as Carry-out & Delivery locations yet today includes full size buffet and sit-down restaurants.  Pizza Pro spans throughout an eighteen state area including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas with the capability of franchising nationwide.
    Pizza Pro is concentrating on the dine-in style restaurant while continuing our co-branding program.
     
    Pizza Pro offers the highest quality food product and customer satisfaction at the best possible price.