Pizza World^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is Pizza World?

Pizza World is a fast-casual franchise focused on traditional and gourmet pizza and other food products. The business model centers on storefront or c-store fast-casual restaurants offering food for takeout and consumption on the premises. Revenue is principally derived from the sale of pizzas and other food products.

Pizza World Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's standout strength is its low $14,500 initial franchise fee (bottom 10% in the sector), which preserves cash for build-out and early operations, but a major risk is the Item 7 maximum franchise fee of $59,500 (top 10%), which could dramatically raise the upfront cost to acquire rights.

Pros

The $14,500 initial franchise fee is well below what's common in this sector (bottom 10%), leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out and early operating expenses.

A clean legal and regulatory record — zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements — is unusually favorable compared with most food & beverage franchisors.

There are no outlet terminations or non-renewals on record, which is unusually low for this industry and suggests existing franchisees are remaining in the system.

Cons

The Item 7 maximum franchise fee is $59,500, well above what's typical in this sector (top 10%), meaning the upfront cost to acquire rights could be significantly higher in some cases.

The franchisor operates zero company-owned units, which limits their ability to test concepts in-house and maintain direct, day-to-day operational experience.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

52/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains development rights—incl. online/alternative distribution channels, different trademarks, retail and non-traditional venues—and may reduce protection contingent on meeting performance quotas, while the franchisee retains site-specific relocation rights but lacks first refusal, affecting market density.

Training & Support

66/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 85-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance to support operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses and any additional on-site support costs borne by the franchisee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Pizza World Franchise?

Opening a Pizza World franchise requires a total initial investment of $162,500 to $326,500, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$162,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$326,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$43,500

Real Estate$28,000

Equipment & Assets$54,500

Reserves$27,000

Training$2,000

Other$7,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,500

Real Estate$83,000

Equipment & Assets$113,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$6,000

Other$15,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Pizza World Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

Pizza World did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Pizza World franchise?

The total initial investment for a Pizza World franchise ranges from $162,500 to $326,500, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Pizza World initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Pizza World is $14,500, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does Pizza World disclose franchise revenue data?

Pizza World did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does Pizza World have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Pizza World received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Pizza World offer exclusive franchise territories?

Pizza World received a territory protection score of 52 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Pizza World provide to new franchisees?

Pizza World received a training and support score of 66 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 85-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two managerial staff members for launch.

How many Pizza World franchise locations are there?

Pizza World had 9 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Pizza World?

Pizza World is a fast-casual franchise focused on traditional and gourmet pizza and other food products.

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