Blackjack Pizza vs Piara Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Blackjack Pizza Franchise
Piara Pizza Franchise
Investment $168,300 - $392,300$267,000 - $678,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 3%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19832018
Year Franchised 19882019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Blackjack Pizza Franchise
Piara Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Blackjack Pizza Franchise
    Piara Pizza 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
    Piara Pizza 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
    Piara Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Piara Pizza

    "Piara

    Piara Pizza strives to offer the best pizza by making our pizza fresh every day. Piara pizza is made with a light crust, fresh ingredients and delicious sauce.
    Piara pizza is proud to say, this pizza is delicious! It’s not only delicious, it’s affordable, too.


    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Piara Pizza franchise is $267,000 to $553,000. This includes $50,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation under a three- to five-unit Multi-Unit Development Agreement (including the first unit) is $328,000 to $678,000. This includes $110,000 to $170,000 that must be paid to the franchisor. There is no minimum number of Piara Pizza units that you are required to develop under the Multi-Unit Development Agreement.