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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bellacino's vs Chuck E. Cheese's 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 | $1,170,000 - $1,830,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $50,000 - $800,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 0,75% |
Year Founded | 1993 | 1977 |
Year Franchised | 1995 | 1977 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $10000 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | To maintain our brand’s reputation, we ask that potential franchise owners meet the following:
Must be a resident of country to be developed and have knowledge of operating businesses including local regulations, real estate, and local cultures A passion for the brand, commitment and a drive to succeed Strong Leadership skills Strong business and financial acumen Good interpersonal and administrative skills An entrepreneurial mindset Capital to grow: Our minimum financial requirements are that potential franchise partners have a minumum of $800,000 in liquid assets that they can invest into each Chuck E. Cheese’s they develop If you would like to open 1-5 stores, it would require $800,000- $ 4 million in liquid assets to be invested in Chuck E Cheese’s. If you would like to open 6-10 stores, it would require $4- $8 million in liquid assets to invested in Chuck E. Cheese’s If you would like to open 11 or more stores, it would require $8.8 million in liquid assets to be invested in Chuck E. Cheese’s |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 10 days Classroom Training: 14 days Additional Training: Ongoing | - |
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 | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
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