Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge vs Chocolate Bar Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge vs Chocolate Bar 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
Chocolate Bar Franchise
Investment $1,332,100 - $1,958,333$250,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $50,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 1996-
Year Franchised 2009-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

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

Financing Options

 
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
Chocolate Bar 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
Chocolate Bar Franchise
Training --
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
Chocolate Bar Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
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 Chocolate Bar

The Chocolate Bar is a sleek and sexy concept with a casual family friendly menu Named by MSNBC and Entrepreneur as one of the hot new franchises. The perfect place for an intimate dinner a family get together or any special occasion At night The Chocolate Bar transforms into a great place to enjoy our world class martinis, a bottle of wine or a romantic bottle of wine
The Chocolate Bar, where everything is better with chocolate!