Tony Saccos vs Blaze Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tony Saccos vs Blaze Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tony Saccos Franchise
Blaze Pizza Franchise
Investment $39,520 - $1,030,625$545,500 - $1,210,500
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded -2012
Year Franchised -2012
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tony Saccos Franchise
Blaze Pizza Franchise
Experience - Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is seeking multi-unit development partners. To be considered, our franchise candidates will preferably meet the following criteria:
  • You must commit to spending 100% of your time in the day to day operation of your restaurant(s). Alternatively, you may designate an Operating Principal to fill this role. (This person should have at least 10% equity in the franchise).
  • You or your Operating Principal should have a proven track record as a multi-unit owner or operator in QSR, fast-casual or restaurant dining.
  • You or your Operating Principal should have familiarity with the trade area that you plan to develop.
  • You, your Operating Principal and all of your partners must demonstrate the enthusiasm, drive and passion required to operate a Blaze Pizza restaurant to our high standards.
  • Including all your partners, you should have a minimum liquidity of $250k (i.e. cash reserves) per restaurant to be developed.

  • Financing Options

     
    Tony Saccos Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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    Equipment -/--/-
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    Training & Support

     
    Tony Saccos Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 60 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours
    Support -

    You get access to our brand, recipes & procedures, vendors, training, store build-out & trade dress, website, social media, online ordering, gift card program, etc. Most importantly, you get to be a part of a dynamic organization that is dedicated to serving custom-built, artisanal pizza in a completely new way. Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform

    Marketing -Ad Templates Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans

     
    Tony Saccos Franchise
    Blaze Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion --
    International Expansion -Yes

    Company Overviews

    About Tony Saccos

    Unlike full service restaurants, no previous restaurant experience is required with Tony Sacco's. All of the cooking in the entire store takes place at the coal fired oven and easy-to-hire, experienced pizza makers will be employed to do this job. The result is a restaurant that can be run by an operator who does not have a food service background. Our proprietary recipes and our training program will provide all the information and hands-on experience you need to serve up a perfect dining experience time after time. At Tony Sacco's, simplicity is behind all that we do. It is our goal to help you get up and running quickly and to stay up and running for a long time. And the best way to accomplish this is to provide you with a winning formula.
    Tony Sacco's provides a franchise opportunity like no other: Simplicity: At the heart of Tony Sacco's is our signature Coal Fired Oven that is used to cook everything that we serve. There are no fryers, grills or microwave ovens. Our Coal Fired Oven ensures that the taste of our menu items is accentuated by the rich, lightly smoky flavor that the oven produces. This unique taste is unavailable with any other cooking method. By serving pizzas, sandwiches, and salads, no high-paid kitchen personnel are required. Low Food Costs: Controlling food costs is one of the keys in operating a successful restaurant. Many restaurants' food costs can run between 30 to 35 percent of sales. Tony Sacco's operates at a food cost of less than 25%, which can translate into higher profits for franchisees. Our menu is designed to use all ingredients to produce more than 1 menu item, thereby reducing cost and waste. A Better Pizza: You hear claims all the time that one pizza is better than another, yet they are cooked with the same oven, with the same dough and many of the same ingredients. Thus, many people tend to think that all pizzas are the same. At Tony Sacco's the difference is in the coal. It produces a unique flavor and crispy crust that traditional pizza ovens cannot rival. In keeping with the trend of fresh, healthy food, all of our ingredients are prepared freshly from scratch. We do not use any frozen or pre-prepared ingredients in our restaurant. The coal oven, and the totally fresh ingredients, delivers a 1 - 2 punch of flavor that no other pizza can even come close to matching. The result is a premium pizza offering that separates you from others in the $30 Billion pizza industry.
     
    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Full Size Restaurant is $295,250 to $1,030,625. This includes $15,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operations of a DELCO Facility is $179,000 to $348,000. This includes the $15,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. The total investment to begin operations of a Satellite ranges from $39,520 to $132,340. This includes the $15,000 initial franchise fee paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Multi-Unit Operator ranges from $17,625 to $64,100, plus the cost to establish the first Franchised Facility. This includes the initial development fee of $15,000.

    About Blaze Pizza

    IT'S A PIZZA JOINT WITH A MORE CURRENT TWIST. The concept is centered around delivering an unbelievably great pizza - crazy fast - and a great deal of attention has been put against speed of service. Menu boards are prominently placed, simple and easy to navigate. Our 8 signature pizzas give customers a suggested starting point for their perfect pie, making ordering even easier. Our goal is for guests to spend their time enjoying their meal - not waiting for it.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Blaze Pizza Restaurant franchised business is between $541,500 and $1,150,500. This includes $20,960 to $30,960 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s). The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Blaze Pizza Area Development franchised business ranges from $548,000 and $1,210,500. This includes $26,920 to $84,600 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s). The total investment necessary for an Area Development franchised business includes the investment necessary to begin operation of one Restaurant, plus a development fee of $5,000 multiplied by the number of Restaurants (excluding the first Restaurant) which you must open. The high estimate includes the development fee if you elect to open ten Restaurants.

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