Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge vs Bombshells Restaurant Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge vs Bombshells Restaurant 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
Bombshells Restaurant Franchise
Investment $1,332,100 - $1,958,333$1,731,000 - $3,086,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%5.5%
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19962015
Year Franchised 20092015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

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

Financing Options

 
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge Franchise
Bombshells Restaurant 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
Bombshells Restaurant 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
Bombshells Restaurant Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
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 Bombshells Restaurant

"Bombshells
The first Bombshells opened in March of 2013 in Dallas, quickly becoming one of the most popular restaurant destinations in the area. There are now stores in Dallas, Austin, and Houston. Our concept has exceptional Average Unit Volumes with a strong lunch, happy hour, dinner, and after dinner entertainment with strong bar business.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single Bombshells Restaurant ranges from $1,731,000 to $2,916,000 for Restaurants established in connection with converting existing space and $2,231,000 to $3,086,000 for Restaurants that are established by new development and construction. This amount includes approximately $90,500 to $106,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates, depending upon whether the franchisor requires you to pay the architect training fee and the audio/visual plan review fee. If you sign a Development Agreement, you will also pay a development fee equal to the total of 100% of the initial franchise fee for the first Restaurant to be developed plus 50% of the initial franchise fee for each additional Restaurant to be developed. The pro rata portion of the development fee allocable to each Restaurant will be credited against the initial franchise fee due for that Restaurant.