Chicago's Pizza Franchise
Friday, April 30, 2010 at 12:37AM 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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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Chicago's Pizza Franchises?
Total Cost: $87,300-$173,100
Total Franchise Fees: $12,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 4%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Contact Information for Chicago's Pizza
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Chicago's Pizza Franchises |
Phone Number: (317)462-9878
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Historical Expansion
In what year did Chicago's Pizza begin operations? 1979
When did Chicago's Pizza begin selling franchises? 1981
Year United States 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
Future Expansion
United States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio,
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No No Plant, Property, and Equipment No No Inventory No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
Training & Support
Support
Grand opening support, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks
Franchise Operation Restrictions
20% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Industry experience General business experience Sales & marketing experience People skills
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes