Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Old Chicago Franchising LLC
Company Information
8001 Arista Place, Suite 500Broomfield, CO 80021
Old Chicago Franchising LLC was incorporated as a Delaware corporation in April 1999, and was converted to a Delaware limited liability company on November 15, 2010. They operate under the names “Old Chicago Franchising LLC,” “Old Chicago®” and “Old Chicago Pizza and Tap Room.” Their principal business address is 8001 Arista Place, Suite 500, Broomfield, Colorado 80021. They began offering franchises for Old Chicago® Restaurants in February 2000.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
2/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $98,250 Maximum: $147,250
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $1,417,500 Maximum: $2,876,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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