The Pantry vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Pantry vs IL FORNELLO including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Pantry Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $450,000 - $600,000$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19751986
Year Franchised 19771989
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Pantry Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
The Pantry Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
The Pantry Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Training -10 weeks
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
The Pantry Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About The Pantry

For over 30 years the Pantry Restaurants have been a leader in the family casual restaurant segment. We expanded into the Alberta market, and are actively pursuing Area Developments. Our success has come from specializing in quality foods in 3 successful day-part programs. Our dynamic team provides Franchisees with site selection, construction, pre & post opening training, marketing expertiese, including ongoing support.

About IL FORNELLO

In 1986 IL FORNELLO introduced Toronto to wood-oven baked pizza and the response was overwhelming. From the very first day IL FORNELLO opened its doors our priority has been to provide our guests with the highest quality food and service possible. But we have also anticipated and adapted to the evolving food preferences and sensitivities of our customers. As a result, IL FORNELLO was the first Italian restaurant to offer gluten-free pizza and pasta on our menu and, most recently, an extensive and creative Vegan menu that has been extremely successful.

Because of our constant focus on customer service, IL FORNELLO has not just weathered recessions, changing demographics and the constantly challenging landscape that is the food service industry, it has thrived. With successful corporate and franchise locations in Toronto, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville, IL FORNELLO Restaurants is ready to grow again.