About Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza Franchise
Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a casual dining and pizza restaurant franchise with roots dating back to the late 1960s in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The brand has been franchising since 1979 and is known for its made from scratch pizzas, calzones, pasta dishes, and salad bar offerings.
Mazzio's has built a loyal customer base across the southern and central United States with a menu that balances classic Italian American flavors with family friendly pricing.
Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$413K
Average Investment
$1.3M
Maximum Investment
$2.2M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of net sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of net sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $413,000 – $2,164,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $413K–$2.2M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of net sales) and marketing fee (1% of net sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Opening/Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Equipment & Signs | $163,000 | $400,000 |
| Real Estate & Improvements | $0 | $1,400,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $130,000 | $467,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $10,000 | $28,000 |
| Training Expense | $9,000 | $33,000 |
| Additional Funds | $50,000 | $120,000 |
| Advertising (first 3 months) | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Insurance (first 3 months) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $1,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit (if understatement > 3% or re-inspection after 2 failures) |
| Advertising expenditure (approved vendors) | 2.5% of net sales |
| Advertising expenditure (local) | 1% of net sales |
| Maintenance (if Mazzio's handles repair) | Cost of repair |
| Relocation Expense | Varies as necessary |
| Interest on Late Payments | 1.5% per month |
| Training (post-opening) | $10,000 - $17,000 |
| Customer Loyalty Program | $70 per month ($50 by Mazzio's, $20 by franchisee/developer) |
| Marketing Meeting/Franchise Convention | Cost to attend |
| Financial Statements (preparation/submission) | Cost to prepare/submit |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 10 weeks (7 weeks for Mazzio’s PizzaWine) |
| Classroom Training | 0 |
| On-the-Job Training | 165 hours (for Mazzio's Italian Eatery) |
| Training Location | At the restaurant and corporate office |
| Additional Training | A condensed 2-week optional program for franchisees/developers not involved in day-to-day operations costs $3,000. Estimated training cost for 1 person is $3,000 to $11,000, including salaries, lodging, food, transportation, and miscellaneous. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | 2.5-mile radius or specific boundaries |
| Description | MAZZIO’S will not operate Restaurants or grant franchises for a Mazzio’s Italian Eatery or Mazzio’s PizzaWine business within your area. MAZZIO’S may operate a restaurant or grant a franchise for a similar Italian restaurant within the exclusive territory but not within a one mile radius of the restaurant. MAZZIO’S or another franchisee may also come into the exclusive territory with catering from a similar Italian restaurant. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 15 years |
| Renewal Term | additional 5-year periods |
| Renewal Fee | $6,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Sign new agreement (may be materially different), pay $6,000 fee (not applicable to agreements before April 30, 2006), substantially comply with prior agreement, have approved current or suitable alternative location meeting minimum specifications, pass last two Franchise Business Consultant inspections, be current on all fees, manager/owner-operator certified by Manager In Training program, met advertising obligation, and provided previous 12 months’ P&Ls and met P&L requirement for advertising fund waiver. |
| Transfer Fee | $1,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Proposed assignees must meet MAZZIO’S standards, sign an agreement, and take training if necessary. Restaurant(s) must meet current remodeling standards, including exterior/interior items, a salad bar with minimum 28 items, ADA compliant restrooms, and an up-to-date buffet large enough for at least 10 medium pizzas (salad bar/buffet inapplicable to Mazzio’s PizzaWine). |
| Termination for Cause | MAZZIO’S may terminate for various violations, including assignment for benefit of creditors, inability to pay, abandonment of restaurant, unauthorized assignment, failure to meet sanitation standards (curable within 30 days), or other failures to comply with the agreement (curable within 7, 15, or 30 days depending on the nature of the default). |
| Non-Compete Period | 1 year |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee will not have any interest in any other carry-out or on-premises dining pizza restaurant (except other Mazzio’s restaurants) without prior written approval. After termination or expiration, for a period of 1 year, no ownership interest in a pizza restaurant within 5 miles of the former restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | The business must be directly supervised on premises by a manager who has successfully completed MAZZIO’S training program and preferably one with restaurant/retail operating experience. The owner(s) and/or manager(s) of the Restaurant must not have any interest in any other carry-out or on-premise dining pizza restaurant, except for Mazzio’s Pizza, Mazzio’s Italian Eatery, or Mazzio’s PizzaWine operated under a development or franchise agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | Mazzio's has required specifications, designated suppliers, or approved suppliers for goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer software and hardware, real estate or comparable items. Proprietary items such as certain meats, cheese, dough, tomato products, sauce, and pizza spice bags must be purchased from designated or approved suppliers. Services include providers of decor and certain appearance items. |
| Supply Restrictions | If proprietary items are used in the preparation of pizza pies and other products, then these products are required to be purchased from designated or approved suppliers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | MAZZIO’S does not offer direct or indirect financing. MAZZIO’S does not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.1M
Revenue Range
$364K – $2.5M
Sample Size
61 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza 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.
Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza System Growth
Total Units
94
Franchised
46
Company-Owned
48
Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza currently operates 46 franchised locations and 48 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 99 |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 | 96 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 94 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 8
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$71.4M
Net Income
$-1,015,540
Total Assets
$20.9M
Audited by GBQ Partners LLC for year ending December 28.
Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza franchise ranges from $413,000 to $2,164,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza charges a royalty fee of 4% of net sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of net sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza 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 Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza franchise owners report average revenue of $1.1M. This is based on a sample of 61 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Mazzio's Pizza has been franchising since 1979. The FDD shows an investment range of $413,000-$2,164,000, a 4% of net sales 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 $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $413,000 to $2,164,000 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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