Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $1,332,100 - $1,958,333$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee 5%1%
Year Founded 19961986
Year Franchised 20091989
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience * Industry experience * (or must have partner with industry experience.)-

Financing Options
 
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Training -10 weeks
Support Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
Operations Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 75-

Expansion Plans
 
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge

Faro opened his first pizza shop in 1978. From this time to 1987, Faro opened seven more pizza shops in the area. In 1990, Faro sold the franchise with the idea that he and his family would be moving back and living in Sicily from now on. As it happens many times, circumstances changed and the family moved back to Grand Rapids.

Faro was, once again, in the restaurant business when he opened Uccello’s Ristorante Pizzeria & Sports Lounge on East Beltline in 1996. Uccello's Ristorante has officially opened up 6 locations in the last 23 years, the most recent being Downtown Grand Rapids across from Rosa Parks Circle. 

Faro didn't want to stop there. In 2016, Uccello's Hospitality Group expanded when opening their first fast-casual concept, Herb & Fire Pizzeria, in Grandville. Since then, UHG has opened a second location by Celebration! Cinema North on East Beltline.  

​Uccello’s Hospitality Group has grown into 8 successful locations, inspired by Faro’s personal philosophy: "Always strive to give your guest more than they would normally expect. Provide people the opportunity to enjoy great food and the hospitality to match. You must always strive to be better in everything, and never compromise on top quality in any area”.

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.