Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Old Chicago | |
| Investment | 250000 - 300000 | 1331500 - 2187000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 4% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | 3% |
| Year Founded | 1984 | 1976 |
| Year Franchised | 0 | 2000 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Old Chicago | |
| Experience | Food service experience is certainly an advantage but is not necessary. Your aptitude, your desire, your work ethics, your grooming and courtesy are all paramount to your success. | |
Financing Options |
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| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Old Chicago | |
| Franchise Fees | Yes | |
| Start-up Costs | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | Yes | |
| Receivables | Yes | |
| Payroll | Yes | |
Training & Support |
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| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Old Chicago | |
| Training | Ameci has developed a hands on and in-depth training program that is sensitive to the learning pace of each candidate. There is both on-site/on-the-job training and classroom type training. Ameci training personnel have worked as operational employees of the company and understand what it takes to be a successful franchise owner. The company will also continue to develop new products and operational techniques and systems to stay in a competitive position. Training, therefore, is an ongoing way of life and a major commitment of Ameci management. | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Operations | ||
Expansion Plans |
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| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Old Chicago | |
| 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 | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | 6% |
| Old Chicago | 4% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | 3% |
| Old Chicago | 3% |
| Year Founded | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | 1984 |
| Old Chicago | 1976 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | 0 |
| Old Chicago | 2000 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
Business Experience Requirements |
|
| Experience | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Food service experience is certainly an advantage but is not necessary. Your aptitude, your desire, your work ethics, your grooming and courtesy are all paramount to your success. |
| Old Chicago | |
Financing Options |
|
| Franchise Fees | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Yes |
| Old Chicago | Yes |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
| Equipment | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta} | |
| Old Chicago | |
| Inventory | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
| Receivables | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
| Payroll | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Ameci has developed a hands on and in-depth training program that is sensitive to the learning pace of each candidate. There is both on-site/on-the-job training and classroom type training. Ameci training personnel have worked as operational employees of the company and understand what it takes to be a successful franchise owner. The company will also continue to develop new products and operational techniques and systems to stay in a competitive position. Training, therefore, is an ongoing way of life and a major commitment of Ameci management. |
| 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 |
| Support | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| 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 |
| Marketing | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| 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 |
| Operations | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| 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 |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |
| International Expansion | |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | |
| Old Chicago | |