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Updated RecentlyChicago's Pizza Franchise
Dine-in and delivery pizza restaurants
Robert McDonald enjoyed working in the pizza business. When he was suddenly terminated from his job with an Indiana pizza restaurant, he decided to start his own pizza chain. When Ron Epple, who had worked with McDonald as director of franchise training, heard what his old co-worker was up to, he asked to be part of it.
In 1979, the two founded Chicago's Pizza. At lunchtime, restaurants serve pizzas by the slice or in seven-inch rounds from counters and drive-thru windows. In the evening, customers can use the drive-thru window to pick up phone orders. Most of the locations also have dining rooms where customers can enjoy Chicago's 29-inch pizza.
The company has franchises in Indiana and Ohio. There is also a Chicago's Pizza location in Seville, Spain.
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How much does it cost to open a Chicago's Pizza Franchise?
The investment required to open a Chicago's Pizza Franchise is between $87,300-$173,100. There is an initial franchise fee of $12,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Chicago's Pizza name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$87,300-$173,100 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$12,000 - Royalty Fee:
4% - Advertising Fee:
- Term of Agreement:
5 years
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When did Chicago's Pizza start Franchising? 1981
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
United States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio,
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Support
Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Business Experience:
To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Chicago's Pizza Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.
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Chicago's Pizza
Chicago's Pizza Franchises
3114 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago,
IL
60657