Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Old Chicago | How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Investment | 1331500 - 2187000 | 143000 - 350000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 4% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | |
| Year Founded | 1976 | 0 |
| Year Franchised | 2000 | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
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| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Old Chicago | How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Experience | Top That! Pizza actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management. | |
Financing Options |
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| Old Chicago | How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Franchise Fees | ||
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| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| Old Chicago | How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Training | The Old Chicago training department will provide Franchisees, their management team, and staff, comprehensive training programs that combine both restaurant and classroom training. All Franchise management teams will receive seven weeks of in-store training at a designated Old Chicago training restaurant. On-The-Job Training: 350 hours | |
| Support | A set of comprehensive manuals are provided to an Old Chicago Franchisee upon the signing of the Operating Agreement. These manuals are designed for easy reference and serve as an authoritative source of information about Old Chicago standard operating policies and procedures. These manuals are frequently updated to reflect Old Chicago's response to the changing needs of today's guests. Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software | * Facility planning on site location and architectural design * Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements * Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation * Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers * Kitchen/ Back of the House Workflow design * Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team * Ongoing updates for increasing profitability * Products with high industry demand * Efficiency in all systems * Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services * Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems |
| Marketing | Old Chicago restaurants rely primarily on a Local Restaurant Marketing (LRM) program that allows each store to choose the marketing programs and promotions that match the needs of the individual store's market. Advertising and promotional materials are available at a reasonable cost to Franchisees that support a LRM program. As such we employ our own graphics designer to assist Franchise Partners with their LRM design needs. We also employ a marketing professional to consult with our Franchise Partners. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Email marketing Loyalty program/app | * ready-to-use grand opening strategy and materials * ready-to-use annual calendar for LTOs * ready-to-use (or custom) four-walls marketing tools such as Point-of Purchase displays, posters, window clings and printed menus * easy-to-change areas on digital menu boards for regionalized LTOs * well-managed and effective social media strategy that generates useful feedback and enhances the relationship between the franchise and its customers * regularly scheduled focus group research conducted by a professional marketing firm that will ensure Top That! remains on top of current trends and aware of its customers' preferences |
| Operations | At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management. | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Old Chicago | How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Old Chicago | 4% |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Old Chicago | 3% |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Year Founded | |
| Old Chicago | 1976 |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | 0 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Old Chicago | 2000 |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | 20 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | Top That! Pizza actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Equipment | |
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| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Inventory | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Receivables | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Payroll | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Old Chicago | The Old Chicago training department will provide Franchisees, their management team, and staff, comprehensive training programs that combine both restaurant and classroom training. All Franchise management teams will receive seven weeks of in-store training at a designated Old Chicago training restaurant. On-The-Job Training: 350 hours |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Support | |
| Old Chicago | A set of comprehensive manuals are provided to an Old Chicago Franchisee upon the signing of the Operating Agreement. These manuals are designed for easy reference and serve as an authoritative source of information about Old Chicago standard operating policies and procedures. These manuals are frequently updated to reflect Old Chicago's response to the changing needs of today's guests. Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | * Facility planning on site location and architectural design * Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements * Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation * Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers * Kitchen/ Back of the House Workflow design * Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team * Ongoing updates for increasing profitability * Products with high industry demand * Efficiency in all systems * Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services * Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems |
| Marketing | |
| Old Chicago | Old Chicago restaurants rely primarily on a Local Restaurant Marketing (LRM) program that allows each store to choose the marketing programs and promotions that match the needs of the individual store's market. Advertising and promotional materials are available at a reasonable cost to Franchisees that support a LRM program. As such we employ our own graphics designer to assist Franchise Partners with their LRM design needs. We also employ a marketing professional to consult with our Franchise Partners. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | * ready-to-use grand opening strategy and materials * ready-to-use annual calendar for LTOs * ready-to-use (or custom) four-walls marketing tools such as Point-of Purchase displays, posters, window clings and printed menus * easy-to-change areas on digital menu boards for regionalized LTOs * well-managed and effective social media strategy that generates useful feedback and enhances the relationship between the franchise and its customers * regularly scheduled focus group research conducted by a professional marketing firm that will ensure Top That! remains on top of current trends and aware of its customers' preferences |
| Operations | |
| Old Chicago | |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Old Chicago | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| How to Top That Pizza Franchise System, LLC | |
| Canada Expansion | |
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| International Expansion | |
| Old Chicago | |
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