- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$172K - $472K
- Units as of 2015
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68
Company Overview
About East of Chicago Pizza
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1990 (34 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 39 |
| # of Units | 68 (as of 2015) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a East of Chicago Pizza franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$20,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$171,900 - $472,200 |
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Royalty Fee
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5%+ |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| In-House Financing | East of Chicago Pizza offers in-house financing to cover the following: equipment |
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| Third Party Financing | East of Chicago Pizza has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 2 weeks |
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| Classroom Training | 4 weeks |
| Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Field Operations
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 20 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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