East of Chicago Pizza Company Franchise

Delivery/dine-in pizza and submarine sandwich restaurant

When founder L. Scott Granneman was thinking of a name for his second pizza restaurant in Willard, Ohio, he remembered one of his customers telling him he made 'the best pizza east of Chicago.' The comment stuck with Granneman, and now East of Chicago Pizza has more than 120 locations stretching as far east as Virginia. East of Chicago locations offer favorite toppings such as pepperoni and mushrooms as well as a menu of specialty pizzas like Taco (which is covered with lettuce, tomato, black olives, sour cream, cheddar cheese, beef and salsa) and dessert pizzas (Dutch Crunch apple pizza or Peanut Butter & Jelly).

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a East of Chicago Pizza Company franchise?

Total Investment: $163,000-$356,700
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: To be determined

How to contact East of Chicago Pizza Company

East of Chicago Pizza Company
512 Tiffin St.
Willard, OH
44890

Phone: (419)935-3033
Fax: (419)935-3278

Website: Visit Website

East of Chicago Pizza Company News

Coshocton Pizzeria Creates Wedding Pizza
Karen McMillen, owner of Coshocton's East of Chicago Pizza, enjoys being creative and cooking. On Friday, she combined both passions to make a wedding pizza. The three-tiered pizza was a test for the real one she'll be making today for a wedding celebration to be held at the Moose Lodge o... more

East Of Chicago Touchdown Special
East of Chicago is pleased to announce a Cleveland Football Touchdown Special for the 05/06 season. For every touchdown the Cleveland scores on the day before Monday (Sunday), the customer will receive $1 off a regular/menu priced LG pizza. ... more

East Of Chicago Partners With The Cleveland Browns And Cleveland Browns Radio Network
East of Chicago is partnering with the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Browns Radio Network for the 2005/2006 season. This will mark the third season, East of Chicago has partnered with the Browns Radio Network. The Browns Radio Network consists of over 40 stations in the state of Ohio. The partner... more

East Of Chicago Selected To The 2005 Golden Globe Hollywood Buffet
East of Chicago Pizza Company has been selected by Silver Spoon Marketing as the "official pizza" of the 2005 Golden Globe Hollywood Buffet. The Golden Globe Hollywood Buffet is a two day event and will be held prior to the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, on January 13th and 14th. The Golde... more

2004 Golf Outing Raises Money For Charity
East of Chicago Pizza Company announces that their 2004 annual golf outing held for their franchisee's raised $3,000 for The Berea Children's Home. The Berea Children's Home and Family Services was originally established as an orphanage for children of the Civil War era in 1864. Berea C... more
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Franchise History

When did the first East of Chicago Pizza Company open? 1990
When did East of Chicago Pizza Company start franchising? 1991

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2002 144 0 0 10

2001 134 0 0 9

2000 115 0 0 8

1999 107 0 0 9

1998 98 0 0 5

Expansion Plans

United States: Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia,

Financing Options

Expense 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

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

26% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Company uses Birkman Profile & Corporate Interview Series

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