- Franchise 500 Rank
-
N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
-
$2.1M - $4.4M
- Units as of 2024
-
66 19% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Industry | Food |
---|---|
Related Categories | Sports Bars/Pubs, Italian Restaurants, Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants, Pizza |
Founded | 1976 |
Parent Company | SPB Hospitality |
Leadership | Tom Petska, VP Franchise Sales & Development |
Corporate Address |
19219 Katy Fwy., #500 Houston, TX 77094 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2000 (24 years) |
---|---|
# of employees at HQ | 110 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. |
# of Units | 66 (as of 2024) |
|
Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom 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.
Initial Franchise Fee
|
$40,000 |
---|---|
Initial Investment
|
$2,067,500 - $4,441,000 |
Net Worth Requirement
|
$3,000,000 |
Cash Requirement
|
$1,000,000 |
Royalty Fee
|
4% |
Ad Royalty Fee
|
2% |
Term of Agreement
|
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.
Third Party Financing | Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
---|
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 | 312 hours |
---|---|
Classroom Training | 6 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Franchisee Intranet Platform
|
Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
|
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
---|---|
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
|
No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
|
No |
Are exclusive territories available?
|
Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
Compare where Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom landed on this year's Franchise 500 Ranking versus previous years.
Additional Rankings
Curious to know where Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom ranked on other franchise lists? Find out below.
Sign Up for Our Franchise Newsletter
Stay up to date on the latest news and trends affecting the franchise industry.
Related Franchises
Are you eager to see what else is out there? Browse franchises that are similar to Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom.
Destination Athlete
- description
- Equipment, apparel, fundraising, and performance solutions for youth, high school, and college athletic teams
Related Franchise Content
Catch up on the latest franchise news, trends, and more.
These Are the Franchise Industry's Top Suppliers Right Now
Looking for the right supplier to help your franchise? These are the industry's favorite banks, accountants, PR agencies, and more — picked by the 1,100 franchises that love them!
These Are the Top 200 Global Franchises
Want to open a franchise outside the U.S., or just buy into a brand known around the world? This list is for you.
She Became CEO of Her Whole Company By Raising Her Hand and Saying This
Nobody cares what you want unless you speak up to tell them. That's how Tracy Panase became CEO of Just Between Friends.
He Doesn't Have an Education Degree, But Now His Schools Make Millions a Year
Jason Skidmore once ran an ambulance service. Now he's the top-performing franchisee of Celebree School.
The 10 Hottest Franchise Trends for 2025
Want to buy a brand that buzzes? Here's what to know.
These Are the Top Franchises for Veterans
Are you a military vet looking to become a franchisee, or just want to support a brand that supports the troops? Check out these 150 brands.