Straw Hat Pizza vs Papa Romano's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Straw Hat Pizza Franchise
Papa Romano's Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $913,000$175,000 - $325,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$9,500
Royalty Fee 2%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19591970
Year Franchised 19691985
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Straw Hat Pizza Franchise
Papa Romano's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Straw Hat Pizza Franchise
Papa Romano's 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

 
Straw Hat Pizza Franchise
Papa Romano's Franchise
Training -We provide you with comprehensive training. If you are purchasing a new franchise, there is no additional charge for training. There may be a fee for training if you are purchasing an existing Papa Romano's unit. Training will take place at one of our designated Metro Detroit training stores. Once your store is opened we will provide you with an onsite training instructor to help you get off to a great start.
Support --
Marketing -We provide you with ongoing support from the day of your grand opening and beyond. We strive to work with our franchisees to develop programs that will assist in their success. All of our marketing and advertising programs (television, radio, and direct mail) support our continued commitment to quality.
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Straw Hat Pizza Franchise
Papa Romano's Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Straw Hat Pizza

Straw Hat Pizza restaurants have been winning rave reviews from customers for 50 years for our fresh,California-produced ingredients.Wholesome and satisfying, but also fast and flexible, the hallmark of a Straw Hat pizzeria is its upbeat and fun atmosphere, and our strategic locations - situated in the heart of a community,making our restaurants the local gathering hub for families, sports teams and business meetings.
Straw Hat has always appealed to families and individuals who want great value, served up in a fun, clean environment. And, for those who insist on "the best," Straw Hat uses only fresh, made-from-scratch, locally-grown ingredients in our pizzas.

About Papa Romano's

In 2007 we had approximately 45 franchised Papa Romano's Units located in Michigan. Most of our units are located in the Metropolitan Detroit area. However, we also have franchised stores located in Holland and Lewiston, MI. Our organization has established standards and may well afford you financial independence. However, YOUR management skills, drive and desire are an essential ingredient to your success. At Papa Romano's, we have proven that quality speaks for itself. We offer franchises for operating a carryout, delivery and/or sit-down restaurant that offers pizza, subs, salads, chicken, pasta, breads and other Italian prepared foods.
Research and Development
We are always looking for new menu items to meet customer demand, more efficient production methods and state of the art equipment. As an independent businessperson you would be able to take advantage of this ongoing research and development.
What do I do Next? GIVE US A CALL AT (248) 888-7272 and we'll be happy to mail you a Franchise Application.