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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bellacino's vs Ameci Pizza & Pasta including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $270,500 - $414,890 | $250,000 - $300,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 3% |
Year Founded | 1993 | 1984 |
Year Franchised | 1995 | 0 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $10000 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | Food service experience is certainly an advantage but is not necessary. Your aptitude, your desire, your work ethics, your grooming and courtesy are all paramount to your success. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | Yes/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | Yes/- |
Receivables | No/No | Yes/- |
Payroll | No/No | Yes/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 10 days Classroom Training: 14 days Additional Training: Ongoing | Ameci has developed a hands on and in-depth training program that is sensitive to the learning pace of each candidate. There is both on-site/on-the-job training and classroom type training. Ameci training personnel have worked as operational employees of the company and understand what it takes to be a successful franchise owner. The company will also continue to develop new products and operational techniques and systems to stay in a competitive position. Training, therefore, is an ongoing way of life and a major commitment of Ameci management. |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations | - |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising | - |
Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 22 - 22 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
In late 1997, Bellacino’s began formulating a plan to franchise a pizza & grinder restaurant business.
The first Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders restaurant officially opened in June of 1998
Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. , Canada, Middle East and Western Europe