Elmer's vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Elmer's vs IL FORNELLO including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Elmer's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $712,000 - $3,209,500$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%4%
Advertising Fee 1%1%
Year Founded -1986
Year Franchised -1989
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Elmer's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Elmer's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
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Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Elmer's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Training -10 weeks
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Elmer's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Elmer's

Elmer's Restaurants have been a family tradition since 1960. The Elmer's Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner restaurants are three-meal-per-day family restaurants, serving quality comfort food with exceptional Guest service. An independent market research firm concluded that "Elmer's Guest loyalty is one of the highest seen in the restaurant industry." Elmer's currently operates 34 Elmer's Restaurants, with new restaurants under development in Washington, California, and Oregon.

About IL FORNELLO

In 1986 IL FORNELLO introduced Toronto to wood-oven baked pizza and the response was overwhelming. From the very first day IL FORNELLO opened its doors our priority has been to provide our guests with the highest quality food and service possible. But we have also anticipated and adapted to the evolving food preferences and sensitivities of our customers. As a result, IL FORNELLO was the first Italian restaurant to offer gluten-free pizza and pasta on our menu and, most recently, an extensive and creative Vegan menu that has been extremely successful.

Because of our constant focus on customer service, IL FORNELLO has not just weathered recessions, changing demographics and the constantly challenging landscape that is the food service industry, it has thrived. With successful corporate and franchise locations in Toronto, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville, IL FORNELLO Restaurants is ready to grow again.