Chicago's Pizza Franchises
Pizza, salad, sandwichesBackground
Founded: 1979 Franchising since: 1981
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.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 2 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, United states
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 10 miles
Special Programs
During inspections, stores with high scores are rewarded with prizes like stadium jackets, mountain bikes and tickets to sporting events.
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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1111 N. Broadway Greenfield, Indiana 46140 |
Phone: (317)462-9878 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 2 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, United states
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 10 miles
Special Programs
During inspections, stores with high scores are rewarded with prizes like stadium jackets, mountain bikes and tickets to sporting events.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $89.3K-175.5K Franchise fee: $10K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 4% Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| 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 |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K-200K
Cash liquidity requirement: $43.5K-86.5K
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- People skills
Operations
- 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)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
- At franchisee's location: 4 weeks
- At existing stores : 2 weeks
Ongoing Support
- Grand opening
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
Other marketing support
- Additional support available