Buck's Pizza vs Pizza Forum Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Buck's Pizza Franchise
Pizza Forum Franchise
Investment $165,450 - $345,400$574,000 - $983,500
Franchise Fee $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19941994
Year Franchised 19941994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Buck's Pizza Franchise
Pizza Forum Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Buck's Pizza Franchise
    Pizza Forum 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
    Pizza Forum 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
    Pizza Forum Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Pizza Forum

    "Pizza
    Franchises are offered for the establishment of a pizza and pasta food operation with a unique proprietary amusement enclosure operating under the trade name:
    Pizza Forum® or Greek's® PIZZERIA.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pizza Forum® or Greek's® PIZZERIA franchise is up to $437,500.00 for an establishment to be developed in an existing building, and up to $983,500 for an establishment to be developed including construction of a new
    building. This includes $18,500.00 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.