Blackjack Pizza vs The Pizza Press Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Blackjack Pizza Franchise
The Pizza Press Franchise
Investment $168,300 - $392,300$455,350 - $791,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 3%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19832012
Year Franchised 19882014
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Blackjack Pizza Franchise
The Pizza Press Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • We require that you or your operating partner directly operate your Pizza Press restaurant. If you have not previously owned or managed a restaurant, we may require that you designate an operating partner who is an owner of at least 10% of the franchisee. The operating partner must live in the area near your Pizza Press restaurant and work full-time in the franchised business.

    Financing Options

     
    Blackjack Pizza Franchise
    The Pizza Press 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
    The Pizza Press Franchise
    Training Ongoing assistance & classroom training availableInitial training will last for up to seven days and take place at our headquarters in Anaheim, California or another location we designate. We will also provide on-site training for you and your staff for up to 5 days before the opening of your Pizza Press restaurant On-The-Job Training: 60 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    Access to the The Pizza Press brand, our unique recipes, operating policies and procedures, uniforms, design/development/construction of your store, vendors, and in-depth and continued training and support. In addition, we also provide them with a website, social media and marketing program, online ordering system, gift card program, and more. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingAdvertising through television, radio and print media such as magazine, billboards, flyers or mailers and newspapers. Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    If you prefer to not be involved, you absolutely must appoint an Operating Director (that owns at least 10% equity) to oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant/s

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 25 - 30


    Expansion Plans

     
    Blackjack Pizza Franchise
    The Pizza Press Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 The Pizza Press

    The Pizza Press is taking our fresh and fun "Publish Your Own Pizza" concept to other parts of the United States. Our franchise program is a natural outgrowth of our commitment to encouraging small business owners and fostering positive relationships with everyone we meet. Together with our franchisees, we will continue to build on the respected brand of The Pizza Press and bring newsworthy pizza to your hometown. 
    The Pizza Press is seeking single and multi-unit (5+) development partners to bring Newsworthy Pizza to the rest of world. In order to be considered, our franchise team members will meet the following criteria:
    - You must commit to spending 100% of your time in the day to day operation of your restaurant(s).
    - Alternatively, you may designate an Operating Principal to fill this role. (This person should have at least 10% equity in the franchise or equivalent profit sharing).
    - Although experience as a multi-unit owner or operator in QSR, fast-casual or restaurant dining is preferred, it is not necessary.
    - You or your Operating Principal should have familiarity with the trade area that you plan to develop.
    - You, your Operating Principal and all of your partners must demonstrate the enthusiasm, drive and passion required to operate a 
    The Pizza Press restaurant to our high standards.
    - Including all your partners, you should have a minimum liquidity of $120K (i.e. cash reserves) per restaurant to be developed.

     We offer a program for Veterans of the United States Military.