Buck's Pizza vs California Pizza Kitchen Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Buck's Pizza Franchise
California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
Investment $165,450 - $345,400N/A
Franchise Fee $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19941985
Year Franchised 19940
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Buck's Pizza Franchise
California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		•  * Proven track record in the restaurant industry * Current ownership of multiple restaurants with an established infrastructure, preferably full service U.S. brands * Previous franchise restaurant experience * Strong knowledge of market trends, real estate, governmental issues, distribution and labor * Minimum of $5 Million total net worth * Minimum of $2 Million cash available for investment * Franchise partner must have the resources and be willing to send multiple managers and several key restaurant employees to California for a 3 month training program. * All minimum requirements are subject to California Pizza Kitchen's collective evaluation of the potential franchise partner If you feel you meet the initial criteria and are interested in franchise opportunities, please tell us more about yourself and your company in the following preliminary application.

    Financing Options
     
    Buck's Pizza Franchise
    California Pizza Kitchen 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
     
    Buck's Pizza Franchise
    California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
    Training --
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Toll-Free Line Online Support -
    Marketing Ad Templates-
    Operations 14% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Buck's Pizza Franchise
    California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Buck's Pizza

    Buck's Pizza was incorporated on September 16, 1994, in the state of Pennsylvania. The management of Buck's Pizza, Lance Benton and the management team has an extensive background in franchise operations. Buck's Pizza was formed by Mr. Benton to expand a new pizza franchise on a national basis. In a very short period of time Buck’s is already accomplishing expansion goals. Buck's Pizza now has over 80 shops in over 20 states. Buck's is demonstrating its ability to support its franchisees. Buck's Pizza has plans for nationwide expansion citing its franchise format of low start up costs, low royalties and strong local level marketing as being a strong departure from the way franchise companies have operated for years. Buck's Pizza has been selected by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the TOP 500 FRANCHISES for each of the last 4 years.

    Veteran Incentives  50% off franchise fee

    About California Pizza Kitchen

    All U.S. Locations Are Company-Owned, Not Franchises

    Unlike most fast-food chains, all American locations are owned and operated by California Pizza Kitchen, as opposed to franchise owners. If you want to buy a California Pizza Kitchen for yourself, you’ll have to buy it overseas and run a company that already owns full-service restaurant chains. 

    California Pizza Kitchen     is a leader in authentic California-style cuisine both domestically and internationally. Our diverse menu items from Kung Pao Spaghetti to Tostada Pizza provide an assortment of worldly flavors. In 1998, the first international CPK opened, beginning the company's global expansion. CPK is now considering additional expansion opportunities in select markets with experienced restaurant franchisees.
    California Pizza Kitchen is always looking for passionate, experienced partners to help us expand into new markets as we continue to grow our worldwide brand. We provide best-in-class training and development in all areas of our business in addition to on-the-ground support.
     
    International Franchising Requirements
     * Proven track record in the restaurant industry
     * Current ownership of multiple restaurants with an established infrastructure, preferably full service U.S. brands
     * Previous franchise restaurant experience
     * Strong knowledge of market trends, real estate, governmental issues, distribution and labor
     * Minimum of $5 Million total net worth
     * Minimum of $2 Million cash available for investment
     * Franchise partner must have the resources and be willing to send multiple managers and several key restaurant employees to California for a 3 month training program.
     * All minimum requirements are subject to California Pizza Kitchen's collective evaluation of the potential franchise partner