Giorgio Restaurants vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Giorgio Restaurants Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $500,000$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%-7%4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded -1986
Year Franchised -1989
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Giorgio Restaurants Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Giorgio Restaurants Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Giorgio Restaurants Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Training -10 weeks
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Giorgio Restaurants Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Giorgio Restaurants

The first GIORGIO restaurant opened on Ste-Catherine Street in Montreal in December 1977. Between November 1979 and June 1984, the evolution of the concept continued and GIORGIO acquired a solid reputation in a short time. Over the past five years, GIORGIO has maintained a growth rate of one branch per year in the regions of Montréal, Laval and the South Shore. The chain now has 6 branches. With 40 years of experience, Giorgio Ristorante is a true institution of Italian catering. And that's not all, you can Bring Your own Wine!

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.