About Pizza World Franchise
Pizza World is a fast-food restaurant franchise specializing in traditional and gourmet pizza and limited additional menu items.
Franchisees operate either a storefront business or a convenience store (C-Store) business, offering a variety of food products for sale to the general public for takeout or on-premises consumption.
The business features a fast-casual restaurant format serving pizza, calzones, sandwiches, salads, and other approved food products to customers in their designated territory, with storefront locations also providing delivery service.
Pizza World Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$93K
Average Investment
$190K
Maximum Investment
$287K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $19,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 2.75% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% to 4% of Gross Sales (local marketing requirement) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $92,500 – $286,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $93K–$287K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (2.75% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% to 4% of Gross Sales (local marketing requirement)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Storefront) | $19,500 | $19,500 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training (Storefront) | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Real Estate Rent Deposits and Pre-Paid Expenses - 3 months (Storefront) | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Décor (Storefront) | $40,000 | $93,000 |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements (Storefront) | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| Inventory and Supplies (Storefront) | $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Insurance (3 months), Business Licenses and Permits (Storefront) | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising (Storefront) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Computer, Software, POS and Office Supplies (Storefront) | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Signage (Storefront) | $3,500 | $7,000 |
| Accountant and Attorney Fees (Storefront) | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months (Storefront) | $27,000 | $50,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee (C-Store) | $14,500 | $14,500 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training (C-Store) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Real Estate Rent Deposits and Pre-Paid Expenses - 3 months (C-Store) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Décor (C-Store) | $30,000 | $78,000 |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements (C-Store) | $20,000 | $75,000 |
| Inventory and Supplies (C-Store) | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| Insurance (3 months), Business Licenses and Permits (C-Store) | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising (C-Store) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Computer, Software, POS and Office Supplies (C-Store) | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Signage (C-Store) | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Accountant and Attorney Fees (C-Store) | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months (C-Store) | $10,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 per Store under the Franchise Agreement and $5,000 for each undeveloped Store under the Development Agreement |
| Renewal Fee | $3,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $0, reserved up to amount determined by franchisor |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (payable only if understatement of greater than 1%) |
| Marketing Fund Fee | 0% initially, up to 2% of Gross Sales |
| Cooperative Contributions | 0% initially, up to 2% of Gross Sales |
| Late Charges and Collection Costs | Greater of 18% per annum or maximum rate permitted by law |
| Management Fee | Compensation, travel and living expenses of appointed manager plus reasonable per diem |
| Costs and Attorneys' Fees | Varies under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Varies under circumstances |
| Liquidated Damages | $200 per day for unauthorized products/services |
| Lost Manuals | $100 |
| Additional Training and Assistance | No fee; costs and expenses borne by Franchisee |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 2 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 27 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 57.5 hours |
| Training Location | Granite City, IL or Branson, MO or location chosen by franchisor |
| Additional Training | Refresher or follow-up training may be required. Replacement manager training provided on same terms. Regional/national conferences may be required (no more than once per year). Additional training fee of $250 per person per day for extra trainees. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive for Storefront; Non-exclusive for C-Store |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Approximately 2-mile radius circle centered on Approved Location for Storefront Business |
| Description | Storefront Business receives exclusive territory with approximately 2-mile radius. Franchisor will not establish another Pizza World Storefront Business within the territory. However, franchisor reserves rights to operate at non-traditional locations (airports, colleges, stadiums, etc.) within territory, sell through other channels including internet, and operate other concepts. C-Store Business does not receive any protected territory. Territory may be modified on renewal or transfer. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years for Storefront Business; 5 years for C-Store Business |
| Renewal Term | 10 years for Storefront (or remainder of lease term, whichever is shorter); 5 years for C-Store (or remainder of lease term, whichever is shorter) |
| Renewal Fee | $3,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Good standing; written notice 6-12 months prior to expiration; sign then-current Franchise Agreement (which may have materially different terms); current in all payments; execute general release; modernize business to meet then-current standards; submit proposed lease for approval |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee must qualify; all outstanding debts paid; no defaults; transferor signs general release; transferee signs then-current Franchise Agreement or assumes existing agreement; transfer fee paid; training completed |
| Termination for Cause | Immediate termination for: misuse of trademarks, breach of non-competition, unauthorized transfer, material misrepresentation, acting without required consent, abandonment, repeated defaults, threat to public health/safety, bankruptcy, felony conviction. 5 days notice to cure for non-payment. 30 days notice to cure for other defaults. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after expiration, transfer, or termination |
| Non-Compete Details | No competing business for 2 years: (i) at the Approved Location, (ii) within 25 miles of the Approved Location, or (iii) within 25 miles of another Pizza World Business |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Owner-operator is not required to devote a minimum number of hours. However, a trained employee who has completed Pizza World's initial training program must be present at the business whenever it is open. If franchisee is a legal entity, an Operating Principal must be designated and must attend and complete initial training. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase from approved suppliers designated by Pizza World. Required purchases from approved suppliers represent approximately 70-80% of total purchases to establish the business and 50-60% of ongoing purchases. Wortham Development, Inc., an affiliated company, provides brokering services for franchisees to receive lower prices through approved suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees may not offer products or services not approved by the franchisor. Alternative suppliers must be approved in writing by Pizza World, subject to a Supplier and Product Evaluation Fee of up to $1,000 per request. Currently required POS system is FoodTec Solutions. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the franchisor received $0 in revenue from required purchases (0% of total revenue of $102,007). Wortham Development, Inc. received $83,119.78 in rebates from various suppliers including Performance Food Group ($52,643.27), Westrock Container ($8,977.50), Pepsico ($5,568.00), Arvco ($4,704.00), Leprino ($4,000.00), and others. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Pizza World does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee notes, leases, or any obligations of franchisees. |
Pizza World Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Pizza World 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.
Pizza World 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.
Pizza World Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordPizza World 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.
Pizza World System Growth
Total Units
9
Franchised
9
Company-Owned
0
Pizza World currently operates 9 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 1 states: IL
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$102K
Pizza World Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Pizza World franchise ranges from $92,500 to $286,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $19,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Pizza World charges a royalty fee of 2.75% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 2% to 4% of Gross Sales (local marketing requirement) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Pizza World 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 Pizza World to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Pizza World 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.
Pizza World has been franchising since 2003. The FDD shows an investment range of $92,500-$286,500, a 2.75% of Gross Sales royalty, and no 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 $19,500 and the total investment ranges from $92,500 to $286,500 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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