Chicken Delight vs Big Apple Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Chicken Delight vs Big Apple Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Big Apple Pizza Franchise
Investment $428,900 - $603,100$278,300 - $493,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$20,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee 4%1%
Year Founded 1952-
Year Franchised 1952-
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +5
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +5
Renewal Fee Legal fees (to be determined)-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Big Apple Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Big Apple Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Big Apple Pizza Franchise
    Training --
    Support Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Big Apple Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Chicken Delight

    When Al Tunick bought some deep fryers from a company that was going out of business, he didn't quite know what to do with them. With the help of some friends, Tunick began experimenting, trying to cook different foods in the fryers. The entrepreneur found his answer in chicken, and in 1952, Chicken Delight was born. The company quickly expanded throughout the United States and first moved into Canada in 1958.
    Winnipeg entrepreneur Otto Koch purchased his first Chicken Delight franchise in 1969. Seeing the potential of the chain in Canada, Koch built and acquired additional franchise locations and in 1976 bought Chicken Delight of Canada Ltd. By providing quality service and cleanliness, the Canadian operation prospered. This success led to Koch’s acquisition of the U.S. and International arm - Chicken Delight International Inc. in 1979. For the first time the total Chicken Delight system was under one roof. Otto Koch passed away in December 2010 - but that wasn’t the end for Chicken Delight. Winnipeg couple Jim and Nadine Cartman became the new owners of Chicken Delight in June 2012. Under their leadership, Chicken Delight is now undergoing a brand refresh with focus on renovating existing stores, adding new menu items and improving customer service.
    The Cartmans and their team keep a close eye on the marketplace and are constantly looking to expand Chicken Delight through franchising.
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    Chicken Delight features a menu of fried chicken, pizza and ribs for dine-in, delivery and takeout.

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    About Big Apple Pizza

    The Lino family migrated to the neighborhood from Brooklyn New York many years ago, bringing with them a sense of pride and tradition along with authentic recipes developed by Filomena Lino, with the dream of opening a New York-style pizzeria.

    25 years later Big Apple Pizza and Pasta Italian Restaurant ®, with support from our community, has become known for our commitment to old fashioned customer service.

    From our family to yours, enjoy - and we hope to see you again soon. Ciao















    o the neighborhood from Brooklyn New York with the dream of opening a New York-style pizzeria, bringing with them a sense of pride and tradition along with authentic recipes developed by Filomena Lino herself, the family matriarch. Humbly, 25 years later with support from our community, Big Apple Pizza and Pasta Italian Restaurant ® has become known for our commitment to quality and old fashioned customer service. From our family to yours, enjoy and we hope to see you again soon. Ciao
    The Lino family