About Lazzara Franchise
Lazzara's Pizza is a fast casual Italian restaurant franchise that began offering franchise opportunities in 2025, specializing in its signature thin crust square pizza alongside appetizers, pasta dishes, salads, entrees, and desserts.
The brand uses proprietary dough recipes, sauces, and seasonings to deliver an authentic Italian dining experience with sit down, takeout, and catering service options.
With a franchise fee of $35,000, Lazzara's Pizza provides an accessible entry point for entrepreneurs looking to join a new and growing restaurant brand.
Lazzara Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$378K
Average Investment
$652K
Maximum Investment
$925K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Brand Fund: 1% initially, up to 2% of Gross Revenues; Local Marketing Requirement: 1% of Gross Revenues; Cooperative Advertising Programs: 0% initially, up to 2% of Gross Revenues | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $377,750 – $925,250 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $378K–$925K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (Brand Fund: 1% initially, up to 2% of Gross Revenues; Local Marketing Requirement: 1% of Gross Revenues; Cooperative Advertising Programs: 0% initially, up to 2% of Gross Revenues) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $2,500 | $6,000 |
| Real Estate, Rent Deposits and Pre-Paid Expenses (3 months) | $45,000 | $90,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $75,000 | $285,000 |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $500 | $750 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Equipment, TV, Cameras, and Office Supplies | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Insurance (3 months) | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Architectural/Engineering | $8,000 | $40,000 |
| Signage | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| Accountant and Attorney Fees | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $75,000 | $100,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | The greater of 20% of our then-current initial franchise fee or 5% of the sales price |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of the then-current franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | Approximately $370; Subject to Change (monthly for POS System) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection |
| National Franchise Convention Fee | $500 Annually |
| Owners’ Manual Replacement Fee | $250 As incurred |
| Additional Training or Assistance | $350 per person, per day plus expenses |
| Relocation Assistance | Cost of relocation |
| Testing of Products or Approval of new Suppliers | Not to exceed $1,000 When billed |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or highest commercial contract interest rate law allows |
| Maintenance and Refurbishing of Business | You must reimburse our expenses |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs |
| Insufficient Funds | $75 As incurred |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Management Fee | $500 per person per day (plus costs and expenses) |
| Indemnification | Will vary |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Two (2) weeks at our location in New York, New York, plus one (1) week (40 hours) of on-site initial training at your location. |
| Classroom Training | 17 to 33 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 55 to 71 hours |
| Training Location | New York, New York for initial training; Franchisee Location for onsite training. |
| Additional Training | We may charge for training newly-hired personnel, refresher courses, annual conventions, and additional/special assistance. Trainees' salaries, benefits, travel, lodging, and meal expenses are the franchisee's responsibility. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | a circle having a radius of three (3) miles or 30,000 people, whichever is less |
| Description | The specific location for each Business granted shall be identified in the Franchise Agreement itself or an addendum, as the case may be, once a site has been approved. You will have the license to operate a Business within your Territory. The continuation of territorial exclusivity for a single unit franchise is not dependent upon achieving certain sale volumes, market penetration or any other contingency. The Approved Location of a single franchise will be at the center of the Territory, composed of a circle having a radius of three (3) miles or 30,000 people, whichever is less. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | Ten (10) years from the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement |
| Renewal Term | One (1) Ten (10) year term (or the length of your then-current lease term, whichever is shorter) |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of the then-current Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Good standing; timely advance notice; pay any then-current renewal fee; sign new Franchise Agreement that may contain materially different terms and conditions than the Franchise Disclosure Document; be current in payments; sign release; and modernize Business to meet then-current standards. |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of 20% of our then-current initial franchise fee or 5% of the sales price |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee qualifies, payment of all of your outstanding debts to us, cure of any defaults, then-current agreement signed by new franchisee or assumption of existing agreement, transfer fee paid; training completed; and release signed by you and your Related Parties. |
| Termination for Cause | Termination can occur if the franchisee defaults on obligations, misuses trademarks, makes material misrepresentations, operates without approval, ceases operations (with exceptions), fails to correct breaches, poses a public health/safety threat, becomes insolvent, is convicted of a felony, or submits false reports/records. |
| Non-Compete Period | Two (2) years |
| Non-Compete Details | No competing business for two (2) years: (i) at the Approved Location, (ii) within 25 miles of the Approved location, or (iii) within 25 miles of another Lazzara’s Pizza Business (including after assignment). |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If you are an individual, you or a trained manager must personally manage the franchised business at all times. You and your manager, if any, must attend and successfully complete initial training. If you are a legal entity, you must designate a managing shareholder, partner, or member (“Operating Principal”). Your Operating Principal or a trained manager must personally manage the franchised business at all times. Your Operating Principal and your manager, if any, must attend and successfully complete initial training. |
| Required Suppliers | Currently, we require you to purchase certain dough, sauces, seasonings and, dressings from our affiliate, Lazzara Foods LLC. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may only market, offer, sell, and provide the approved services, as well as any related merchandise and other products that we authorize for sale in conjunction with the Approved Products and Services. We have the right to require you to purchase any items or services necessary to operate your Franchised Business from a supplier that we approve or designate (each, an “Approved Supplier”), which may include us or our affiliate(s). |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In our last fiscal year, ending on December 31, 2024, our affiliate, Lazzara Foods LLC, received $0 in revenue from all required purchases and leases of products and services by franchisees... This was 0% of our total revenue of $0, as reported in our most recent audited financial statements. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or any of your obligations. |
Lazzara Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Lazzara does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Lazzara does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Lazzara Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordLazzara has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Lazzara System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Lazzara currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-23,089
Total Assets
$3K
Audited by Divine Blalock Martin Sellari, LLC for year ending December 31.
Lazzara Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Lazzara franchise ranges from $377,750 to $925,250, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Lazzara charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a Brand Fund: 1% initially, up to 2% of Gross Revenues; Local Marketing Requirement: 1% of Gross Revenues; Cooperative Advertising Programs: 0% initially, up to 2% of Gross Revenues contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Lazzara Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Lazzara to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Lazzara does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Lazzara has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $377,750-$925,250, a 5% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $377,750 to $925,250 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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