Buck's Pizza vs Greco Pizza Donair Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Buck's Pizza Franchise
Greco Pizza Donair Franchise
Investment $165,450 - $345,400$184,500 - $233,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19941977
Year Franchised 19941977
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Buck's Pizza Franchise
Greco Pizza Donair Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Buck's Pizza Franchise
    Greco Pizza Donair 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
    Greco Pizza Donair Franchise
    Training -Greco's simplified menu and service concept make it easy for the new franchisee without previous restaurant experience to learn the Greco system in a short period of time. The current training program thoroughly prepares a new franchisee to operate a Greco restaurant after a four-week correspondence course. 21 days of advance training in an established Greco restaurant and on-site assistance after you open your own Greco restaurant.
    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)

    		Our comprehensive operational system is fully documented in our Operations Manual. The manual features our exclusive Greco control system in areas including product preparation, service, personnel, cost control, security and maintenance.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Buck's Pizza Franchise
    Greco Pizza Donair 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 Greco Pizza Donair

    Established in 1977, Greco has become the largest pizza delivery chain in Atlantic Canada with stores in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Quebec and Ontario. People know the Greco name and ask for it. The familiar blue and yellow logo is widely recognized as a name that stands for quality products and fast service. 

    Pizza has one of the highest levels of consumer acceptance in the food service industry. It is healthy with ingredients from each of the four food groups. As a finger food it requires no plates, knives or forks. It is a group meal as people enjoy eating from the same pizzaGreco Pizza is proud of its pan pizza. Years of research and development have resulted in a product that is second to none. Our pizzas are made with fresh dough daily using only the finest ingredients and Greco’s exclusive delicious pizza sauce.

    Greco Donairs - because of its unique taste and texture, donairs have emerged as a major fast food item in Atlantic Canada and we are pleased to be the acknowledged leader with this exciting product. Only we have the "original Greco donair.” Our donair meat is manufactured to our specifications in our very own federally inspected meat plant, using secret recipes.

    The unique OvenSub is quickly becoming a shining star on the Greco menu. Its unique positioning in the popular sub segment makes it a perfect sales builder for Greco restaurants.

    Garlic fingers, with our exclusive donair dipping sauce are a strong menu item that has a loyal following in every Greco market.