Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria vs Pocket Deli Franchise Comparison

In 1992, brothers Aro & Allen Agakhanyan opened their first pizzeria in Los Angeles. They toiled for several years to prove their pizza restaurant concept was unique and different from the national pizza brands. Not only did they recreate the traditional pizzeria with a “cool” Southern California feel, but they also expanded the size of their pizzas to fit the demands of their guests. Their initial pizza size was a 28” pizza that you could order with your choice of toppings. But it soon became apparent that in order to feed the really big appetites of their customers, the Big Papa (36” in diameter) was born. But Aro and Allen Agakhanyan were not satisfied even then, so they introduced the Giant Sicilian which was and is the largest deliverable pizza in the world.

The Giant Sicilian (54” X 54”) is in the Guinness World Record Book.

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria is currently seeking to expand in our home market of Southern California.

Individuals interested in Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria Franchise opportunities outside of our home market are encouraged to submit an inquiry.

Pocket Deli is excited to announce the availability of Franchises throughout the United States.  We are committed to the growth of Pocket Deli and bringing what we believe to be the Best Sandwich Experience to everyone.

The total investment necessary to receive the initial fast-casual business and industry training as well as the initial required opening expenses for the select trainees that become a Pocket Deli Single Unit franchised business is $145,250 to $206,500. The initial fee includes the $15,000 Preliminary Agreement Fee, that must be paid to the franchisor for the Site Manual and associated training; and a $20,000 for the Establishment Agreement Fee, that must be paid to the franchisor for the fast-casual Business and Industry Manual and associated training, plus for those select trainees who become Pocket Deli Franchisees the Pocket Deli initial Inventory package amount of $12,000 to secure your chosen territory.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pocket Deli Area Development franchise business is $220,250 to $386,500. This includes the Initial Fees for the first unit and the Development Fee of $75,000 for all additional units that you are agreeing to open over time. The Development Fee must be paid to the franchisor at the time you sign the first Ongoing Franchise Agreement.