Papa Romano's vs Arizona Pizza Company Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
Arizona Pizza Company Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $325,000$400,000 - $865,000
Franchise Fee $9,500$35,000
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Year Founded 1970-
Year Franchised 1985-
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
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Financing Options

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
Arizona Pizza Company Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
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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.-
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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.-
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Expansion Plans

 
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Company Overviews

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.

About Arizona Pizza Company

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE: 1. SINGLE-UNIT DEVELOPMENT: Franchisee opens a restaurant at a specific address Franchisee is able to open additional units based on franchisee's ability and desire to expand 2. AREA DEVELOPMENT: Secures exclusive rights to a market. Minimum development is five restaurants Opens and operates the units in the development area Receives a reduction in franchise fees (based upon number of restaurants opened) Pays an area development fee based on the demographics of the territory. However, a credit is given against the franchise fee as each restaurant opens 3. MASTER DEVELOPER: Secures exclusive rights to a geographic area (County, state, country). There are minimum requirements for the territory (not less than a twenty-store market). Shares in franchise and royalty fees for performing services (sales, operations, training) to franchisees in the market for the term of the franchise & renewal periods Has an opportunity to participate on a large scale in building an international concept May enter into a management agreement to provide services beyond the term of the Master Agreement. Receives a Reduction in Fees for Developer- Owned and Operated Units Based on Master's Percentage Participation in the Fees Received for Providing Services Represents an opportunity to participate on a large scale in Building an International Concept Is required to open one restaurant that serves as the training facility before opening franchise restaurants in the area Pays a master developer fee based on the size of the territory and the demographics of that market