AZPCO Arizona Pizza Company vs The Pizza Press Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AZPCO Arizona Pizza Company Franchise
The Pizza Press Franchise
Investment $490,000 - $865,000$455,350 - $791,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19962012
Year Franchised 20022014
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
AZPCO Arizona Pizza Company Franchise
The Pizza Press Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Retail experience
  • 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

     
    AZPCO Arizona Pizza Company 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/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    AZPCO Arizona Pizza Company Franchise
    The Pizza Press Franchise
    Training -Initial 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 Meetings, Grand opening, 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 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

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    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

     
    AZPCO Arizona Pizza Company Franchise
    The Pizza Press Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About AZPCO Arizona Pizza Company

    Arizona Pizza is a full-service, casual dining restaurant and bar with a Southwestern theme. We offer eat-in and take out service. The wood-fired pizza oven is housed in a giant stone chimney and emits a tantalizing aroma, which captures the customers’ attention the minute they enter the restaurant. Our menu features gourmet and traditional wood-fired pizzas, appetizers, over-sized pasta dishes, sandwiches, wraps, salads and other items prepared using the freshest ingredients. The food is serviced in an entertaining, relaxing, fun filled atmosphere. The intimate bar is beautifully crafted and features wood and brushed copper accents. Customers seated at the bar are able to watch the cooks prepare their dinners. Kokopelli (the flute player that is a symbol of good luck) is integrated into the theme. There are individual television sets strategically placed at various tables and booths throughout the dining areas. Arizona Pizza is a fun, yet cozy environment where individuals of all lifestyles feel welcome and comfortable.

    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.