CRUST N CRUNCH vs. FRESHSLICE Pizza
The Franchise That Delivers More Than Just Dough
If you’re exploring franchise opportunities in Canada’s competitive pizza industry, you’ve likely come across both Freshslice Pizza and CRUST N CRUNCH. While both brands offer affordable pizza and a growing customer base, their business models, product offerings, and franchise support systems differ in meaningful ways.
Here’s a side-by-side comparison to help you evaluate which brand better aligns with your business goals.
🔍 Side-by-Side Comparison
CRUST N CRUNCH vs. FRESHSLICE PIZZA
Feature |
CRUST N CRUNCH |
FRESHSLICE PIZZA |
|---|---|---|
Royalty Fee | 2% | 0% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | 0% |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $25,000 |
Total Investment | $250,000–$350,000 | $200,000–$450,000 |
Menu Concept | Pizza Donair Pita Wraps Platters Salads Sides Desserts | Pizza Only |
Multigrain Dough | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Unlimited Toppings | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
Edge-to-Edge Cheese & Toppings | ✔️ Full Coverage – No Empty Bites | ❌ 1” Crust Left Empty |
Territory Structure | Protected Franchise Territories | ❌ Locations often open near each other, competing internally |
Food Cost Example | Dough from $1.50 per unit (Lower Mainland) | Reported around $3.45 per dough |
Franchisee Relationship | ✔️ Transparent, Fair, Supportive | ❓ Check public legal records |
Marketing Support | ✔️ In-house + REACH MORE Agency | In-house |
Promo Flexibility | ✔️ Royalties scale down with sale price | ❌ Franchisee still pays full price for dough even during promos |
Source: crustncrunch.com/franchising/ | franchise.freshslice.com/
💥 What Sets CRUST N CRUNCH Apart
🍕 More Than Just Pizza
CRUST N CRUNCH offers a broader menu designed to attract more customers and drive higher average order values. In addition to pizza, our core offerings include:
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Donair Pita Wraps
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Donair Platters
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Fresh Salads
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Cheesy Sides
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Desserts
Freshslice primarily focuses on pizza, which appeals to a certain market segment, but CRUST N CRUNCH provides additional revenue streams and cross-selling opportunities.
💸 Cost Structure That Scales with Sales
Freshslice does not charge royalty or advertising fees. Instead, costs such as dough and ingredients are supplied at fixed rates, which may result in higher per-unit costs, especially during promotions.
At CRUST N CRUNCH, we take a performance-based approach:
Royalty (2%) and Ad Fund (3%) are calculated based on the actual sale price — meaning if you run a promotion, your fees adjust with it. This model offers greater flexibility and support for local marketing efforts.
🧀 Edge-to-Edge Quality & Multigrain as Standard
Our pizzas are designed for maximum satisfaction — using multigrain dough and loaded edge-to-edge toppings with no bare corners.
We focus on generous presentation and consistent quality to drive repeat business and online reviews.
📍 Territory Strategy That Protects Your Investment
CRUST N CRUNCH offers exclusive, protected territories, ensuring you are not placed in direct competition with another franchisee nearby.
Every new location is evaluated to support long-term success and avoid unnecessary overlap.
📈 Choose the Franchise That Has Your Back
Freshslice may seem tempting with the 0% fees, but the real costs come later — and they add up fast.
With CRUST N CRUNCH, you get:
Low fees that flex with your actual revenue
Lower product cost
Broader menu
Better brand identity and reputation
True territory protection
This isn’t just pizza — this is a full-service, high-impact fast food concept designed to scale.
📍 Territories Now Available
We’re actively awarding franchises in high-demand growth markets:
Greater Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
Interior BC – including Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon
Calgary, Edmonton & Surrounding Alberta Regions
🎯 Prime territories are still available — but not for long.
Secure your spot now and become the local face of CRUST N CRUNCH before someone else does.
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📧 Email: info@crustncrunch.com
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