Papa Romano's vs Squisito Pizza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
Squisito Pizza Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $325,000$269,000 - $596,900
Franchise Fee $9,500$35,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -1% -2%
Year Founded 19701998
Year Franchised 19852008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
Squisito Pizza Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
Squisito Pizza Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
Squisito Pizza Franchise
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.

Our initial training program consists of approximately four weeks of classroom and on-site training at one of our affiliate restaurants in Maryland. We request that you and two of your mangers attend training. In addition, we will provide you with one of our trained team members at your site for up to 14 days (to be scheduled around your opening). Your training program is intensive and includes: Recipes and Prep Procedures, Quality and Service Standards, Inventory Procedures, Equipment and Safety, Brand Compliance, Food Safety, and Sanitation and Health Code Compliance. On-The-Job Training: 86 hours Classroom Training: 95 hours

Support -Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
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.Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations -Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 15


Expansion Plans

 
Papa Romano's Franchise
Squisito Pizza Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

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 Squisito Pizza

Squisito is now offering franchise opportunities throughout the country. Our commitment to quality and family has created a unique franchise opportunity that is both profitable and a joy to own. As with the humble beginnings of the MONTE Restaurant Development Group of Gennaro and Lino DiMeo, Squisito Franchise Enterprises, Inc. began with the partnership of Gennaro and Michele DiMeo in spring of 2008. Michele joined the MONTE Restaurant Development Group to streamline and assist Gennaro with the corporate and Franchise expansion of his fast-casual brand, Squisito NY Style Pizza and Pasta. With this powerful union of conceptual restaurant experience--Gennaro DiMeo, with Michele DiMeo's franchise and executive operations / leadership experience--Squisito Franchise Enterprises began.Squisito has over 15 years of experience in successfully serving up classic, Italian dishes made with the finest, Italian ingredients. The combination of our hand-picked tomatoes from the fields of CA, our authentic family recipes for our sauces, and the brand-quality supremacy of Grande cheese promise the best taste experience to each and every guest in every franchise.
Working with each franchise location as a TEAM, we know we can achieve this goal.
Our franchise provides:
*Limited Competition in Fast-Casual, Italian Space
*Family-Friendly Environment
*Proprietary Sauces and Family Recipes
*Catering and To-Go Offerings
*The Best Italian Food at Family-Friendly Prices
*Extensive Menu
*A Team with Years of Experience in Creating Multiple, Successful Brands