Donatos Pizzeria vs Tony Saccos Franchise Comparison

BE A PART OF A PIZZA BUSINESS THAT'S ON THE RISE. With $1,300 in his pocket and a dream to own his own business, Jim Grote bought a small pizzeria on the south side of Columbus, Ohio and went to work to create a business that was truly unique. Although Donatos has grown and moved into almost 200 neighborhoods, our belief remains the same: "Treat people the way you want to be treated."

You are responsible for:

* Leasehold improvements

* Leasing or purchasing equipment

* Hiring and restaurant operation

Donatos provides:

* Product formulas and operational systems

* Store design guidance

* Equipment ordering guidance

* Edge-u-cation training

* Cultural orientation

* Operations manual

* Periodic evaluations

* Ongoing support

Additional information and qualifications:

Single-Store and Multi-Unit Development Agreements are available depending upon prospective Franchise Partner qualifications as well as geographical considerations. Prospective Franchise Partner groups need to designate an Operating Partner who must live in the area to be developed and possess prior restaurant or retail management and supervision experience commensurate with the number of restaurants to be developed. An Operating Partner may also be a member of the Franchise Group. A full Franchise Application, including a Personal Financial Statement, needs to be submitted for each member of the Franchise Partner group. If the Operating Partner is a separate individual, they will need to submit a full resume with work history and skill-set qualifications.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Donatos franchised business is $386,500 to $698,900. This includes $40,500 to $42,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. If this is the second Donatos franchised business, you choose to receive additional training services or you hire a Donatos Manager for your franchised business, you must pay the franchisor an additional $15,000 to $40,000.

The company continues to franchise throughout the Midwest, South and Southeast, with franchised locations serving pizza, subs, salads and desserts.

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Unlike full service restaurants, no previous restaurant experience is required with Tony Sacco's. All of the cooking in the entire store takes place at the coal fired oven and easy-to-hire, experienced pizza makers will be employed to do this job. The result is a restaurant that can be run by an operator who does not have a food service background. Our proprietary recipes and our training program will provide all the information and hands-on experience you need to serve up a perfect dining experience time after time. At Tony Sacco's, simplicity is behind all that we do. It is our goal to help you get up and running quickly and to stay up and running for a long time. And the best way to accomplish this is to provide you with a winning formula.

Tony Sacco's provides a franchise opportunity like no other: Simplicity: At the heart of Tony Sacco's is our signature Coal Fired Oven that is used to cook everything that we serve. There are no fryers, grills or microwave ovens. Our Coal Fired Oven ensures that the taste of our menu items is accentuated by the rich, lightly smoky flavor that the oven produces. This unique taste is unavailable with any other cooking method. By serving pizzas, sandwiches, and salads, no high-paid kitchen personnel are required. Low Food Costs: Controlling food costs is one of the keys in operating a successful restaurant. Many restaurants' food costs can run between 30 to 35 percent of sales. Tony Sacco's operates at a food cost of less than 25%, which can translate into higher profits for franchisees. Our menu is designed to use all ingredients to produce more than 1 menu item, thereby reducing cost and waste. A Better Pizza: You hear claims all the time that one pizza is better than another, yet they are cooked with the same oven, with the same dough and many of the same ingredients. Thus, many people tend to think that all pizzas are the same. At Tony Sacco's the difference is in the coal. It produces a unique flavor and crispy crust that traditional pizza ovens cannot rival. In keeping with the trend of fresh, healthy food, all of our ingredients are prepared freshly from scratch. We do not use any frozen or pre-prepared ingredients in our restaurant. The coal oven, and the totally fresh ingredients, delivers a 1 - 2 punch of flavor that no other pizza can even come close to matching. The result is a premium pizza offering that separates you from others in the $30 Billion pizza industry.

 

The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Full Size Restaurant is $295,250 to $1,030,625. This includes $15,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operations of a DELCO Facility is $179,000 to $348,000. This includes the $15,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. The total investment to begin operations of a Satellite ranges from $39,520 to $132,340. This includes the $15,000 initial franchise fee paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Multi-Unit Operator ranges from $17,625 to $64,100, plus the cost to establish the first Franchised Facility. This includes the initial development fee of $15,000.