Rocky Mountain Flatbread vs Old Chicago Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise
Old Chicago Franchise
Investment $550,000 - $750,000$1,331,500 - $2,187,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee 1%3%
Year Founded 20041976
Year Franchised 20082000
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise
Old Chicago Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise
Old Chicago Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise
Old Chicago Franchise
Training -The Old Chicago training department will provide Franchisees, their management team, and staff, comprehensive training programs that combine both restaurant and classroom training. All Franchise management teams will receive seven weeks of in-store training at a designated Old Chicago training restaurant. On-The-Job Training: 350 hours
Support -A set of comprehensive manuals are provided to an Old Chicago Franchisee upon the signing of the Operating Agreement. These manuals are designed for easy reference and serve as an authoritative source of information about Old Chicago standard operating policies and procedures. These manuals are frequently updated to reflect Old Chicago's response to the changing needs of today's guests. Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing -Old Chicago restaurants rely primarily on a Local Restaurant Marketing (LRM) program that allows each store to choose the marketing programs and promotions that match the needs of the individual store's market. Advertising and promotional materials are available at a reasonable cost to Franchisees that support a LRM program. As such we employ our own graphics designer to assist Franchise Partners with their LRM design needs. We also employ a marketing professional to consult with our Franchise Partners. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Email marketing Loyalty program/app
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Expansion Plans
 
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Franchise
Old Chicago Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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.

About Old Chicago

Opportunity Awaits
After 33 years of company growth, we are now offering a unique opportunity for a select number of entrepreneurs to take our proven brand into new markets.
Old Chicago is a leader in the casual dining pizza segment. We currently have territories available in many highly desirable markets, which presents an exceptional chance to establish our winning concept in choice locations.
WHY CHOOSE OLD CHICAGO?
Adaptable Site Requirements
Old Chicago's brand identity does not rely on a typical "box" to succeed. Our adaptive development strategy and flexible design allow stores to be constructed in many different types of sites, including prototype buildings, conversions/retro-fits, strip center end-cap locations, and non-traditional sites.
Sales Mix Advantage
With approximately 40% of historical system sales from our bar and drink business, Old Chicago's sales mix provides operators with a real opportunity to differentiate themselves from other casual dining concepts. Our high mix of bar sales is one of the main reasons why our stores experience exceptionally low Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). Our 60 company stores finished the year in 2008 with an average COGS of 25.6%.
Brand Strength & Versatility
Our brand has three decades of proven success and a loyal customer base in our existing markets. Old Chicago is a timeless concept that has that rare ability to appeal to a variety of consumers. Many casual dining concepts seem to copy each other in their menus and restaurant "feel". The Old Chicago concept is uniquely different.
Our bars have the rich, dark feel of a "freshly scrubbed joint". Our dining room areas with our new pizza bars really appeal to families and couples.
Broad Customer Appeal
Our bar area, along with our unique guest loyalty program -"The World Beer Tour" appeal to a younger, single customers. They create the high energy levels that have made our bars famous. With thirty beer varieties on tap, and another eighty varieties in bottles, we have created an exciting taste journey for our World Beer Tour members. No matter your age or occupation, there is a tremendous sense of accomplishment when your name goes on a plaque in your home store because you have completed the World Beer Tour.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Old Chicago Restaurant franchised business is between $1,331,500 and $1,957,000. This includes $98,250 and $135,250 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.
The total investment necessary for an Area Development Franchise includes the investment necessary to begin operations of one Restaurant, plus a development fee of $50,000, plus an initial franchise fee deposit of $20,000 multiplied by the number of Restaurants (excluding the first Restaurant) which you must open.

The estimated total investment necessary to begin operation of an Old Chicago
Area Development Franchise is between $1,401,500 (for two Restaurants) and $2,187,000 (for ten Restaurants). This includes between $168,250 and $365,250 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.

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