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Top 30 Pizza Franchises

Best Pizza Franchises - July 2021

Rank

Company Name

Industry

Franchising
Since

Franchise
Units

Cash
Investment

Total
Investment

Royalty
Fee

Financing
Available

Growth Prospect

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Marketing Support

Training

Training

Ongoing Support

Ongoing Support

Value

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Leaders
1
California Pizza Kitchen United States
5 Reviews Write A Review
Rick Rosenfield
310-342-4758
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1985
167
$133K
$221,000 to $371,200
12%
Yes
100
100
100
100
100
100%
NC
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California Pizza Kitchen California Pizza Kitchen
Talk to a Representative: 310-342-4758
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For California Pizza Kitchen
  • Franchising Since:
    1985
  • Franchise Units:
    167
  • Cash Investment:
    $133K
  • Total Investments:
    $221,000 to $371,200
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    12%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.cpk.com
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Reviews (5)
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Positive 40.0% 2 Reviews
Is ok 👌
Leo Hayward
Positive
Dear Mr. Hart,Today I was beside myself becau...
Robert Grycan
Negative 60.0% 3 Reviews
Not available to the public
Kenneth Zuniga

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

2
Buck's Pizza United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Lance Benton
814-371-3076
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1994
29
$60,000
$165,450 - $345,400
5%
Yes
100
100
100
99
100
99.8%
NC
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Buck's Pizza Buck's Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 814-371-3076
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Buck's Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1994
  • Franchise Units:
    29
  • Cash Investment:
    $60,000
  • Total Investments:
    $165,450 - $345,400
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    buckspizza.com
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Reviews (0)
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Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

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Value

3
Nick-N-Willy's Pizza United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Janie Van Winkle
503-371-9318
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1988
27
$30K
$120 - 350K
7%
Yes
98
100
100
99
100
99.4%
NC
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Nick-N-Willy's Pizza Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 503-371-9318
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1988
  • Franchise Units:
    27
  • Cash Investment:
    $30K
  • Total Investments:
    $120 - 350K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.nicknwillys.com
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Strong Performers
4
Happy's Pizza Franchise, LLC Farmington Hills, Michigan
34 Reviews Write A Review
Happy Asker
248-538-0000
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Pizza Franchises

1996
112
$35K
$336,000 to $608,000
5%
Yes
98
99
100
98
100
99%
NC
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Happy's Pizza Franchise, LLC Happy's Pizza Franchise, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 248-538-0000
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Happy's Pizza Franchise,...
  • Franchising Since:
    1996
  • Franchise Units:
    112
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $336,000 to $608,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.happyspizza.com
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Reviews (34)
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Positive 2.9% 1 Reviews
I was hoping to talk to some one I wanted one...
Susan Abarca
Negative 97.1% 33 Reviews
The salad had spoiled dressing up the chicken...
Valerie Tyler
Negative
First of all, I do not eat Happy's Pizza. My...
Just Trying To Find Peace

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Training

Ongoing Support

Value

5
Figaro's Pizza United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Geoff Miller
503-371-9318
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1986
56
$35K
$123 - 398.5K
5%
Yes
94
95
93
95
93
94%
NC
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Figaro's Pizza Figaro's Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 503-371-9318
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Figaro's Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1986
  • Franchise Units:
    56
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $123 - 398.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.figaros.com
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Reviews (0)
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Training

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Value

6
Anthony's Pizza and Pasta International Denver, Colorado
2 Reviews Write A Review
Michael Toltz
720-932-1800
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1984
24
$1686
$150 - 450K
6%
Yes
97
99
100
98
99
98.6%
NC
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Anthony's Pizza and Pasta International Anthony's Pizza and Pasta International
Talk to a Representative: 720-932-1800
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Anthony's Pizza and Pasta...
  • Franchising Since:
    1984
  • Franchise Units:
    24
  • Cash Investment:
    $1686
  • Total Investments:
    $150 - 450K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.anthonyspizzaandpasta.com
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Reviews (2)
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Negative Review 2 Reviews
Anonymous
Negative Review
Anonymous

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Contenders
7
NYPD Pizza Restaurant Phoenix, Arizona
5 Reviews Write A Review
Nikki West
480-970-6973
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Pizza Franchises

1996
253
$133K
$209,600 to $592,100
7%
Yes
96
97
100
98
100
98.2%
NC
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NYPD Pizza Restaurant NYPD Pizza Restaurant
Talk to a Representative: 480-970-6973
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For NYPD Pizza Restaurant
  • Franchising Since:
    1996
  • Franchise Units:
    253
  • Cash Investment:
    $133K
  • Total Investments:
    $209,600 to $592,100
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    7%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    aznypdpizza.com
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Reviews (5)
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Positive 60.0% 3 Reviews
We’d give 10 stars if we could. Best pizza we...
Jane Robinson
Positive
I work for the Department of Homeland Securit...
Rodney Trice
Negative 40.0% 2 Reviews
Your Raintree location sucks. We waited 45 mi...
Louis Porcelli

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

8
Persona Pizza Holdings, LLC United States
0 Reviews Write A Review
Glenn Cybulski
305-775-9169
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Pizza Franchises

2013
352
$20K
$110K - $195K
8%
Yes
91
91
93
91
93
91.8%
NC
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Persona Pizza Holdings, LLC Persona Pizza Holdings, LLC
Talk to a Representative: 305-775-9169
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Persona Pizza Holdings, L...
  • Franchising Since:
    2013
  • Franchise Units:
    352
  • Cash Investment:
    $20K
  • Total Investments:
    $110K - $195K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    8%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.personapizzeria.com
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Reviews (0)
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Value

9
Pizza Ranch Orange City, Florida
8 Reviews Write A Review
Adrie Groeneweg
712-707-8800
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1981
139
$35K
$110K - $195K
10%
Yes
96
99
98
100
97
98%
NC
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Pizza Ranch Pizza Ranch
Talk to a Representative: 712-707-8800
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Pizza Ranch
  • Franchising Since:
    1981
  • Franchise Units:
    139
  • Cash Investment:
    $35K
  • Total Investments:
    $110K - $195K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    10%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.pizzaranch.com
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Reviews (8)
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Positive 25.0% 2 Reviews
Platinum star chain restaurant. You have the...
Rick Mahnn
Positive
This is not an actual Pizza Ranch Restaurant...
Ben Boice
Negative 75.0% 6 Reviews
Bought gift card for my moms birthday it was...
Kelly Ducheneaux

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

10
Topper's Pizza Whitewater, Wisconsin
100 Reviews Write A Review
Steph Allen
262-473-6666
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1991
36
$30K
$400 - 507K
5.5%
Yes
96
98
96
100
98
97.6%
NC
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Topper's Pizza Topper's Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 262-473-6666
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Topper's Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1991
  • Franchise Units:
    36
  • Cash Investment:
    $30K
  • Total Investments:
    $400 - 507K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.toppers.com
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Reviews (100)
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Positive 66.0% 66 Reviews
The service was superb. The restaurant was or...
Lindsey Conscience
Negative 25.0% 25 Reviews
Wanted to try the new jalapeño popperstix so...
brendan berens
Neutral 9.0% 9 Reviews
Good pizza
Mashawn Oshkeshequoam

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

11
Little Caesars Pizza Traverse City, Michigan
41 Reviews Write A Review
Marian Ilitch
231-929-2700
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises,
Bakery & Café/Deli,
Fast Casual Restaurants Franchises

1959
264
$50,000
$193,050 - $592,500
12%
Yes
96
98
97
100
96
97.4%
NC
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Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 231-929-2700
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Little Caesars Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1959
  • Franchise Units:
    264
  • Cash Investment:
    $50,000
  • Total Investments:
    $193,050 - $592,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    12%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.littlecaesars.com
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Reviews (41)
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Positive 78.0% 32 Reviews
Very fast. Great pizza
Suzanne Harris
Negative 17.1% 7 Reviews
They suck
Sandra Dykhuis
Neutral 4.9% 2 Reviews
Cheap place to get your pizza fix. Not bad bu...
Charles Younger

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

12
Domino's Pizza Ann Arbor, Michigan
62 Reviews Write A Review
James Monaghan
734-930-3030
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1960
9,942
$25-25.5K
$120 - 461.7K
5-4%
Yes
97
98
97
98
96
97.2%
NC
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Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 734-930-3030
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Domino's Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1960
  • Franchise Units:
    9,942
  • Cash Investment:
    $25-25.5K
  • Total Investments:
    $120 - 461.7K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5-4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.dominosbiz.com
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Reviews (62)
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Positive 30.6% 19 Reviews
Visited store #4959 Trenton, Nj service was A...
Dorothy Carter
Negative 66.1% 41 Reviews
The worst service ever and the manage want ev...
Edna Wright
Neutral 3.2% 2 Reviews
Nice building
Amy Beth Smith

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

13
Hungry Howie's Pizza Madison Heights, Michigan
26 Reviews Write A Review
Jim Hearn
248-414-3300
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises,
Fast Casual Restaurants Franchises,
Bakery & Café/Deli

1973
550
$100,000
$228,000 - $432,500
5%
Yes
97
98
97
96
97
97%
NC
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Hungry Howie's Pizza Hungry Howie's Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 248-414-3300
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Hungry Howie's Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1973
  • Franchise Units:
    550
  • Cash Investment:
    $100,000
  • Total Investments:
    $228,000 - $432,500
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.hungryhowies.com
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Reviews (26)
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Positive 57.7% 15 Reviews
I love Hungry Howie's pizza. The crust and sa...
Marsha Mooneyhan
Negative 38.5% 10 Reviews
Did an online order for the Novi location, de...
Tiff M.
Neutral 3.8% 1 Reviews
It's a good break from normal pizza
Thomas Moseley

Growth Prospect

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Training

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Value

14
D.P. Dough Columbus, Georgia
100 Reviews Write A Review
Matt Crumpton
614-561-6161
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1987
23
$75,000
$201.8 - 304.8K
4%
Yes
99
96
95
96
97
96.6%
NC
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D.P. Dough D.P. Dough
Talk to a Representative: 614-561-6161
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For D.P. Dough
  • Franchising Since:
    1987
  • Franchise Units:
    23
  • Cash Investment:
    $75,000
  • Total Investments:
    $201.8 - 304.8K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.dpdough.com
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Reviews (100)
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Positive 75.0% 75 Reviews
Highly recommend the cheese sticks & the roni...
Kat Manning
Negative 17.0% 17 Reviews
I ordered the Pesto Zone with mushrooms and a...
Aileen Nicolas
Neutral 8.0% 8 Reviews
First time was great, amazing calzones. 2nd t...
Samuel

Growth Prospect

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15
Toppers Pizza Whitewater, Wisconsin
100 Reviews Write A Review
Scott Gittrich
262-473-6666
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Fast Food Franchises,
Overall Franchises

1991
71
$150,000
$262,663 - $490,649
5.5%
Yes
95
98
96
97
96
96.4%
NC
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Toppers Pizza Toppers Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 262-473-6666
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Toppers Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1991
  • Franchise Units:
    71
  • Cash Investment:
    $150,000
  • Total Investments:
    $262,663 - $490,649
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5.5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.toppers.com
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Reviews (100)
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Positive 66.0% 66 Reviews
The service was superb. The restaurant was or...
Lindsey Conscience
Negative 25.0% 25 Reviews
Wanted to try the new jalapeño popperstix so...
brendan berens
Neutral 9.0% 9 Reviews
Good pizza
Mashawn Oshkeshequoam

Growth Prospect

Marketing Support

Training

Ongoing Support

Value

16
Blast 825 Pizza United States
100 Reviews Write A Review
Stacy Soderstrom
559-981-0721
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

2013
43
$1686
$176.9 - 701.5K
4%
Yes
96
97
96
97
95
96.2%
NC
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Blast 825 Pizza Blast 825 Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 559-981-0721
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Blast 825 Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    2013
  • Franchise Units:
    43
  • Cash Investment:
    $1686
  • Total Investments:
    $176.9 - 701.5K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    4%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.blast825pizza.com
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Reviews (100)
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Positive 86.0% 86 Reviews
It was a great place once when it was first o...
George Austia
Negative 6.0% 6 Reviews
It was ok. Serves was just ok to. They don't...
brandon mcelroy
Neutral 8.0% 8 Reviews
food was good (a little greasy) but the worke...
Grace Trammell

Growth Prospect

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17
Fox's Pizza Den United States
10 Reviews Write A Review
Jeff Owen
724-733-7888
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1971
263
$10K
$110,550 - $210,050
$300/mo.
Yes
95
98
96
95
96
96%
NC
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Fox's Pizza Den Fox's Pizza Den
Talk to a Representative: 724-733-7888
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Fox's Pizza Den
  • Franchising Since:
    1971
  • Franchise Units:
    263
  • Cash Investment:
    $10K
  • Total Investments:
    $110,550 - $210,050
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    $300/mo.
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.foxspizza.com
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Reviews (10)
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Positive 50.0% 5 Reviews
Nice respectful lil business wish could have...
George Mata Jr
Positive
Nice ppace for embroidery!
Als Specialties
Negative 50.0% 5 Reviews
The manager in the Aliquippa location has ter...
Maria Potts

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18
Aurelio's Pizza Homewood, Alabama
52 Reviews Write A Review
Joe Aurelio
708-798-0080
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Fast Food Franchises,
Restaurant Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1959
409
$49K
$864,000 - $1,198,000
6%
Yes
97
95
94
96
96
95.6%
NC
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Aurelio's Pizza Aurelio's Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 708-798-0080
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Aurelio's Pizza
  • Franchising Since:
    1959
  • Franchise Units:
    409
  • Cash Investment:
    $49K
  • Total Investments:
    $864,000 - $1,198,000
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    6%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.aureliospizza.com
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Reviews (52)
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Positive 88.5% 46 Reviews
Good pizza
Mickey Boyd
Negative 7.7% 4 Reviews
Love this pizza place , the food is great but...
Yolanda Moustakas
Neutral 3.8% 2 Reviews
Costly, and didn't like the sauce
Tammy Hale

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19
Sam & Louie's Omaha, Nebraska
0 Reviews Write A Review
Greg Nolan
402-614-4405
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1994
20
$50,000
$327,500 - $468,700
5%
Yes
96
97
92
97
95
95.4%
NC
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Sam & Louie's Sam & Louie's
Talk to a Representative: 402-614-4405
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Sam & Louie's
  • Franchising Since:
    1994
  • Franchise Units:
    20
  • Cash Investment:
    $50,000
  • Total Investments:
    $327,500 - $468,700
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    samandlouiespizza.com
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20
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza Vancouver, Washington
0 Reviews Write A Review
Rhonda McGrew
877-777-5062
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1981
1420
$80,000
$264,755 - $446,171
5%
Yes
95
97
95
94
95
95.2%
NC
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Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Talk to a Representative: 877-777-5062
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Ba...
  • Franchising Since:
    1981
  • Franchise Units:
    1420
  • Cash Investment:
    $80,000
  • Total Investments:
    $264,755 - $446,171
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.papamurphys.com
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21
East of Chicago Pizza Company Lima, Ohio
2 Reviews Write A Review
John Naylor
419-935-3033
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1990
71
$120K
$110 - 230K
5%
Yes
96
94
95
93
96
94.8%
NC
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East of Chicago Pizza Company East of Chicago Pizza Company
Talk to a Representative: 419-935-3033
Service Offerings:
Key Facts For East of Chicago Pizza Com...
  • Franchising Since:
    1990
  • Franchise Units:
    71
  • Cash Investment:
    $120K
  • Total Investments:
    $110 - 230K
  • Royalty Fee Rate:
    5%
  • Financing Available:
    1
  • Website:
    www.eastofchicagofranchise.com
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Negative Review 0 Reviews
Anonymous
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Anonymous

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22
Donatos Pizzeria Columbus, Georgia
42 Reviews Write A Review
Jeffrey Baldwin
614-416-7700
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Fast Food Franchises,
Pizza Franchises

1963
102
$25K
$380 - 671.9K
5%
Yes
95
95
95
92
96
94.6%
NC