Schlotzsky's vs Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Schlotzsky's vs Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria Franchise
Investment $719,400 - $959,400$275,000 - $744,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19711992
Year Franchised 19771997
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 hours -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Schlotzsky's

Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity.  Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee           

"Entrepreneur
#349 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#374 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




About Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria

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In 1992, brothers Aro & Allen Agakhanyan opened their first pizzeria in Los Angeles. They toiled for several years to prove their pizza restaurant concept was unique and different from the national pizza brands. Not only did they recreate the traditional pizzeria with a “cool” Southern California feel, but they also expanded the size of their pizzas to fit the demands of their guests. Their initial pizza size was a 28” pizza that you could order with your choice of toppings. But it soon became apparent that in order to feed the really big appetites of their customers, the Big Papa (36” in diameter) was born. But Aro and Allen Agakhanyan were not satisfied even then, so they introduced the Giant Sicilian which was and is the largest deliverable pizza in the world.

The Giant Sicilian (54” X 54”) is in the Guinness World Record Book.

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria is currently seeking to expand in our home market of Southern California.
Individuals interested in Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria Franchise opportunities outside of our home market are encouraged to submit an inquiry.