
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Pizza, pasta, burgers, salads, craft beer- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$1.4M - $2.9M
- Units as of 2022
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81 25% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Industry | Food |
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Related Categories | Sports Bars/Pubs, Italian Restaurants, Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants, Pizza |
Founded | 1976 |
Parent Company | SPB Hospitality |
Leadership | Ed McGraw, CDO |
Corporate Address |
19219 Katy Fwy., #500 Houston, TX 77094 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2000 (23 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 110 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US. |
# of Units | 81 (as of 2022) |
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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
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$40,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$1,417,500 - $2,876,000 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$3,000,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$1,000,000 |
Royalty Fee
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4% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
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.
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 |
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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 | 342 hours |
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Classroom Training | 31 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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