Smitty's Restaurants vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $400,000 - $600,000$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded -1986
Year Franchised -1989
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Smitty's Restaurants 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
 
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Training -10 weeks
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

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

Company Overviews

About Smitty's Restaurants

Today, Smitty's Restaurants is Canada's largest family restaurant chain. Our award-winning menu will introduce you to our diverse menu items, from Smitty's famous buttermilk pancakes and waffles to omelettes, salads, sandwiches, steaks and pastas. Smitty's menu continues to offer an outstanding variety for everyone.              Most Smitty's are fully licensed and many have separate lounges.

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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.