Al's Pizza vs My Pie Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Al's Pizza vs My Pie Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Al's Pizza Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Investment $729,900 - $1,157,200$184,845 - $546,095
Franchise Fee $40,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded -2012
Year Franchised -2015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Al's Pizza Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Experience -

* Passionate about serving the best pizza in the country * Fun, energetic, people-oriented * Wants the opportunity to succeed through hard work * Values transparency, teamwork, family, loyalty * Meets financial requirements *Strong organizational skills and ability to follow proven system * Dedicated to superior customer service * Restaurant experience a plus


Financing Options
 
Al's Pizza Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Al's Pizza Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
Training Training for you and your employees will be provided in existing Al's Pizza restaurants. Our support staff will train you in the many aspects of owning and operating an Al's Pizza franchise. These include staffing, recruiting, advertising, financial controls, employee accountability, facility management, food cost controls, and labor controls.

8 days in Phoenix and up to 5 days at the franchisee store in which you learn: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

Support As the owner of an Al's Pizza franchise, you gain a team of experts committed to your success. Your team works with you, your staff, your vendors, and most of all your customers to ensure a quality environment and experience. At Al's Pizza, we understand how critical it is to support your efforts, foster our relationship with you, and provide the tools necessary for your success. Our philosophy is based on a side-by-side commitment to helping you prosper, as this leads not only to your growth, but to the overall success of the entire Al's Pizza family.

Training in: *Company overview *Store operations *POS system and data reporting *Accounting *Marketing and advertising *Purchasing and inventory control *Equipment use and maintenance *Staffing *Customer service *Operational controls *Position hiring and training *Human resources

Marketing --
Operations -

Passive Ownership: With qualified manager

Average # of Employees 10-15 employees / 4-8 per shift

Expansion Plans
 
Al's Pizza Franchise
My Pie Pizza Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Al's Pizza

The Al's Pizza business model is based on an overall theme of quality. The fundamentals include: * Award-winning pizza * An impressive, competitive facility * The latest inventory and labor control tools * A passion for excellence Franchisees are provided with a development process that results in an impressive, high-quality facility. As a franchisee, you can depend upon the Al's Pizza team to manage the development. Costs associated with the design, architectural, and purchasing consulting fees are covered using the franchise fee and architectural fee.Al's Pizza franchisees enter into an 80 day working day training program with a custom schedule tailor made for each franchisee. Al's understands that most franchisees are transitioning from another career and need flexibility during such a complicated time. The program is a combination of training classes and training within an Al's Pizza training restaurant. Representatives from Al's Pizza will work side by side as part of your team during a new opening. Franchisee support also includes Field Consultants who work alongside franchisees, assisting with all aspects of the operations. The support sets Al's Pizza apart from many companies. Even financial information is shared and compared during monthly webinars so every franchisee can measure their own success next to the company owned restaurants. As a former franchisee himself, Bill Kratsas is committed to providing support to franchisees both operationally and financially. As the owner of an Al's Pizza franchise, your efforts are supported every step of the way. By providing you the quality guidance you need, you are able to provide your customers the quality experience they seek, and everyone benefits.
 
Founded in 1988, Al's Pizza combines old world quality, values and work ethic with new world appeal, to provide a unique dining experience for patrons, families and friends.

About My Pie Pizza

It was spring of 2012 and three guys from the East Coast were thinking about how they were going to grow their Italian Pizza Restaurant concept, Crust. At that point, Crust already had the makings of a growing restaurant group with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, a catering company, MLB partnerships with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, a location in the Phoenix Convention Center, and a retail line that is anchored by their homemade Kurt Warner Marinara Sauce. So the question became...what's next?
My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where guests have the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience using authentic Italian recipes served New York fast. My Pie makes its own dough and sauces daily from scratch. They procure the freshest vegetables and the highest quality meats, and then bake them in an 800-degree oven for two minutes. The My Pie guys are simply passionate pizza people and have figured out how to create an authentic New York-style Italian pizza in a New York minute. There is no other pizzeria like this between here and Brooklyn...guaranteed! My Pie Pizza is in the right market at the right time. Fast casual custom pizza shops are courting customers who are looking for fresh artisan-style pizza made in under 5 minutes, complementing their customizable pizzas with craft beers. The time is now for My Pie Pizza - Pizza Your Way! Key Advantages

*Custom selection of crusts, sauces, and toppings *Pizza ingredients based on traditional Italian recipes *2 minute bake time for pizzas *Unique seasonal specialties rotated throughout the year *Additional menu items include salads, appetizers, and deserts *Happy hour all day with half price refills of beer and wine *Organic New York style sauce, endorsed by football great Kurt Warner and available in jars for take-home use *Experienced, successful restaurant team as franchisors *Small-box footprint equates to lower investment dollars and reduced occupancy costs *Operating model empowers management efficiency and unit growth *Open space with family-friendly atmosphere *Attractive markets are available throughout the US Multi-Unit Franchise Fee: 2-4 $30,000/5 plus $25,000

At My Pie we pride ourselves in being your neighborhood pizzeria. Our New York authentic pies are built to order using homemade recipes from our family archives. Our motto is local, fresh, fast! We love to source our produce locally and our pies cook up in a New York minute. Our dough and sauces are made fresh, daily using only the best ingredients. Once you taste a My Pie you’ll be hooked! Our quality and flavor far surpass the competition and we’re sure you’ll feel the same way. My Pie is truly a modern classic. It is a place where each guest has the opportunity to custom build their own dining experience.

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