CiCi's Pizza vs My Pie Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
CiCi's Pizza Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Investment $209,962 - $1,056,527$184,845 - $546,095
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4 - 6%5%
Advertising Fee greater of $2300 or 3% of sales1%
Year Founded 19852012
Year Franchised 19872015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
CiCi's Pizza Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

    • * Passionate about serving the best pizza in the country * Fun, energetic, people-oriented * Wants the opportunity to succeed through hard work * Values transparency, teamwork, family, loyalty * Meets financial requirements *Strong organizational skills and ability to follow proven system * Dedicated to superior customer service * Restaurant experience a plus


    Financing Options
     
    CiCi's Pizza Franchise
    My Pie Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    CiCi's Pizza Franchise
    My Pie Pizza Franchise
    Training 8-12 week training process (the VP of Training may require additional training at his/her discretion, as successful completion of training is based on proficiency)

    8 days in Phoenix and up to 5 days at the franchisee store in which you learn: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

    Training in: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

    Marketing National advertising-
    Operations 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25-30

    Passive Ownership: With qualified manager

    Average # of Employees 10-15 employees / 4-8 per shift

    Expansion Plans
     
    CiCi's Pizza Franchise
    My Pie Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About CiCi's Pizza

    Hi Welcome to CiCi's! - An endless pizza, pasta, salad & dessert buffet loved by families for delivering unbelievable value. CiCi's is also an unbelievable opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs who are looking to build their own business and take control of their financial futures. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked CiCi's as the top brand in the Italian restaurant franchise category & the Wall Street Journal's guide for entrepreneurs ranked CiCi's as one of the top 25 highest performing Brands in the nation. Join the CiCi's Family & you'll have access to state of the art systems and people to help you realize your full potential as a CiCi's Franchisee. At 650+ stores, CiCi's size & scale provides the system great buying power that keeps costs low and enables National TV Advertising. But it's also small enough to provide Franchisees hands-on guidance in site selection, store Operations/Training & local store marketing. There are Franchise opportunities available now! Visit www.cicispizza.com.

    The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your Cicis Restaurant ranges from $697,500 to $1,056,527. These totals include approximately $208,485 to $279,942 that must/may be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your Cicis To Go Restaurant ranges from $209,962 to $399,774. These totals include approximately $101,973 to $130,843 that must/may be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.

    About My Pie Pizza

    It was spring of 2012 and three guys from the East Coast were thinking about how they were going to grow their Italian Pizza Restaurant concept, Crust. At that point, Crust already had the makings of a growing restaurant group with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, a catering company, MLB partnerships with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, a location in the Phoenix Convention Center, and a retail line that is anchored by their homemade Kurt Warner Marinara Sauce. So the question became...what's next?
    My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where guests have the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience using authentic Italian recipes served New York fast. My Pie makes its own dough and sauces daily from scratch. They procure the freshest vegetables and the highest quality meats, and then bake them in an 800-degree oven for two minutes. The My Pie guys are simply passionate pizza people and have figured out how to create an authentic New York-style Italian pizza in a New York minute. There is no other pizzeria like this between here and Brooklyn...guaranteed! My Pie Pizza is in the right market at the right time. Fast casual custom pizza shops are courting customers who are looking for fresh artisan-style pizza made in under 5 minutes, complementing their customizable pizzas with craft beers. The time is now for My Pie Pizza - Pizza Your Way! Key Advantages

    *Custom selection of crusts, sauces, and toppings *Pizza ingredients based on traditional Italian recipes *2 minute bake time for pizzas *Unique seasonal specialties rotated throughout the year *Additional menu items include salads, appetizers, and deserts *Happy hour all day with half price refills of beer and wine *Organic New York style sauce, endorsed by football great Kurt Warner and available in jars for take-home use *Experienced, successful restaurant team as franchisors *Small-box footprint equates to lower investment dollars and reduced occupancy costs *Operating model empowers management efficiency and unit growth *Open space with family-friendly atmosphere *Attractive markets are available throughout the US Multi-Unit Franchise Fee: 2-4 $30,000/5 plus $25,000

    At My Pie we pride ourselves in being your neighborhood pizzeria. Our New York authentic pies are built to order using homemade recipes from our family archives. Our motto is local, fresh, fast! We love to source our produce locally and our pies cook up in a New York minute. Our dough and sauces are made fresh, daily using only the best ingredients. Once you taste a My Pie you’ll be hooked! Our quality and flavor far surpass the competition and we’re sure you’ll feel the same way. My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where each guest has the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience.

    Veterans Discount: 20%