California Pizza Kitchen vs Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of California Pizza Kitchen vs Rocky Mountain Flatbread including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise
Investment N/A$550,000 - $750,000
Franchise Fee N/A$40,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19852004
Year Franchised 02008
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Business Experience Requirements

 
California Pizza Kitchen Franchise
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise
Experience * Proven track record in the restaurant industry * Current ownership of multiple restaurants with an established infrastructure, preferably full service U.S. brands * Previous franchise restaurant experience * Strong knowledge of market trends, real estate, governmental issues, distribution and labor * Minimum of $5 Million total net worth * Minimum of $2 Million cash available for investment * Franchise partner must have the resources and be willing to send multiple managers and several key restaurant employees to California for a 3 month training program. * All minimum requirements are subject to California Pizza Kitchen's collective evaluation of the potential franchise partner If you feel you meet the initial criteria and are interested in franchise opportunities, please tell us more about yourself and your company in the following preliminary application.-

Financing Options

 
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Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
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Expansion Plans

 
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US Expansion --
Canada Expansion -Yes
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Company Overviews

About California Pizza Kitchen

All U.S. Locations Are Company-Owned, Not Franchises

Unlike most fast-food chains, all American locations are owned and operated by California Pizza Kitchen, as opposed to franchise owners. If you want to buy a California Pizza Kitchen for yourself, you’ll have to buy it overseas and run a company that already owns full-service restaurant chains. 

California Pizza Kitchen
is a leader in authentic California-style cuisine both domestically and internationally. Our diverse menu items from Kung Pao Spaghetti to Tostada Pizza provide an assortment of worldly flavors. In 1998, the first international CPK opened, beginning the company's global expansion. CPK is now considering additional expansion opportunities in select markets with experienced restaurant franchisees.
California Pizza Kitchen is always looking for passionate, experienced partners to help us expand into new markets as we continue to grow our worldwide brand. We provide best-in-class training and development in all areas of our business in addition to on-the-ground support.
 
International Franchising Requirements
 * Proven track record in the restaurant industry
 * Current ownership of multiple restaurants with an established infrastructure, preferably full service U.S. brands
 * Previous franchise restaurant experience
 * Strong knowledge of market trends, real estate, governmental issues, distribution and labor
 * Minimum of $5 Million total net worth
 * Minimum of $2 Million cash available for investment
 * Franchise partner must have the resources and be willing to send multiple managers and several key restaurant employees to California for a 3 month training program.
 * All minimum requirements are subject to California Pizza Kitchen's collective evaluation of the potential franchise partner

About Rocky Mountain Flatbread

Become a Part of the "Flatbread Revolution" Rocky Mountain Flatbread franchise owners are leading the way in community and family organic dining. We use organic local foods, make everything fresh on site, incorporate friendly casual service and achieve positive community and environmental contributions. This is what makes Rocky Mountain Flatbread stand out from the crowd. Rocky Mountain Flatbread is also unique in that the financial investment to set up is reasonable for a mid size restaurant. The operation is also of a manageable size for an owner/operator to succeed. Rocky Mountain Flatbread is approximately 60 seats and open 7 days a week for dinner, lunch and take out. All Rocky Mountain Flatbreads have a fully licensed bar. Restaurant features include a wood fired oven right in the heart of the restaurant, flexible casual seating, open kitchen and all natural kids play area. The menu specialises in organic handcrafted flatbread pizzas which use local fresh ingredients. Complimentary menu items include house made soups, salads, lasagnes, daily pastas and desserts "to live for." Our core mission is "to revolutionize pizza"� creating a delicious healthy pizza for all to enjoy while creating positive social and environmental change. Rocky Mountain Flatbread's franchise team is dedicated to provide you with the tools and support you need to make your restaurant stand out from the crowd � and be the first choice for the community and families to come to enjoy organic flatbread pizzas.