Pizza Pizza vs California Pizza Kitchen Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Pizza Pizza Franchise	California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
Investment	$275,000 - $350,000	N/A
Franchise Fee	$30,000	N/A
Royalty Fee	6%	-
Advertising Fee	-	-
Year Founded	1968	1985
Year Franchised	1975	0
Term Of Agreement	5 years	-
Term Of Agreement	5 years	-
Renewal Fee	$7500	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Pizza Pizza Franchise	California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
Experience	-	* Proven track record in the restaurant industry * Current ownership of multiple restaurants with an established infrastructure, preferably full service U.S. brands * Previous franchise restaurant experience * Strong knowledge of market trends, real estate, governmental issues, distribution and labor * Minimum of $5 Million total net worth * Minimum of $2 Million cash available for investment * Franchise partner must have the resources and be willing to send multiple managers and several key restaurant employees to California for a 3 month training program. * All minimum requirements are subject to California Pizza Kitchen's collective evaluation of the potential franchise partner If you feel you meet the initial criteria and are interested in franchise opportunities, please tell us more about yourself and your company in the following preliminary application.
Financing Options
	Pizza Pizza Franchise	California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	-/-
Equipment	No/Yes	-/-
Inventory	No/No	-/-
Receivables	No/No	-/-
Payroll	No/No	-/-
Training & Support
	Pizza Pizza Franchise	California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
Training	-	-
Support	-	-
Marketing	-	-
Operations	-	-
Expansion Plans
	Pizza Pizza Franchise	California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
US Expansion	-	-
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	No	-

Company Overviews

About Pizza Pizza

Our Goal Is Your Success
 Are you looking for a chance to operate your own business while enjoying the security of an established brand and product? Pizza Pizza offers you the best of both worlds and the financial security to build your future and success. We have over 500 locations across Canada, operated by professionals who share the same core values that have made Pizza Pizza one of the most successful pizza chains in the country.

 The Pizza Pizza Opportunity

 Consider What Canada's Most Successful Pizza Chain Has To Offer You:
 The opportunity to operate your own business under the umbrella of Canada's most dynamic pizza company.
* An investment in your future
* One number ordering centre
* Highly developed retail marketing plans
* Effective and coordinated advertising: most recognized jingles and phone numbers
* Streamlined central supply source
* Comprehensive training program: theoretical, practical and on-site
* Knowledgeable field support team
* Site selection and lease negotiation.

About California Pizza Kitchen

Unlike most fast-food chains, all American locations are owned and operated by California Pizza Kitchen, as opposed to franchise owners. If you want to buy a California Pizza Kitchen for yourself, you’ll have to buy it overseas and run a company that already owns full-service restaurant chains. 

California Pizza Kitchen is a leader in authentic California-style cuisine both domestically and internationally. Our diverse menu items from Kung Pao Spaghetti to Tostada Pizza provide an assortment of worldly flavors. In 1998, the first international CPK opened, beginning the company's global expansion. CPK is now considering additional expansion opportunities in select markets with experienced restaurant franchisees.
California Pizza Kitchen is always looking for passionate, experienced partners to help us expand into new markets as we continue to grow our worldwide brand. We provide best-in-class training and development in all areas of our business in addition to on-the-ground support.
 
International Franchising Requirements
 * Proven track record in the restaurant industry
 * Current ownership of multiple restaurants with an established infrastructure, preferably full service U.S. brands
 * Previous franchise restaurant experience
 * Strong knowledge of market trends, real estate, governmental issues, distribution and labor
 * Minimum of $5 Million total net worth
 * Minimum of $2 Million cash available for investment
 * Franchise partner must have the resources and be willing to send multiple managers and several key restaurant employees to California for a 3 month training program.
 * All minimum requirements are subject to California Pizza Kitchen's collective evaluation of the potential franchise partner