Giordano's, operated through VPC Pizza Franchise, LLC, is a renowned Italian American restaurant franchise famous for its signature stuffed pizza. Founded in 1974, the brand has built a devoted following with its deep dish stuffed and thin…
Total Investment
$609K – $973K
Franchise Fee
N/A
Royalty Rate
6% Gross Sales
Total Units
65
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About VPC Pizza Franchise
Giordano's, operated through VPC Pizza Franchise, LLC, is a renowned Italian American restaurant franchise famous for its signature stuffed pizza.
Founded in 1974, the brand has built a devoted following with its deep dish stuffed and thin crust pizzas, along with a full menu of pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads, and other Italian favorites.
Giordano's is widely recognized as one of the premier pizza destinations in the Chicago tradition and beyond.
💰VPC Pizza Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$609K
Average Investment
$791K
Maximum Investment
$973K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
N/A
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
6% of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
2% of Gross Sales
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$609,000 – $973,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $609K–$973K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6%) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
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estimate that rental rates for such properties will range from
$25
$55
🏦Financing (Item 10)
Detail
Information
Financing Available
No
Description
Franchisor does not offer financing.
📊VPC Pizza Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$696K – $6.8M
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
⚖VPC Pizza Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordVPC 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.
📈VPC Pizza System Growth
Total Units
65
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
65
VPC Pizza currently operates 0 franchised locations and 65 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓VPC Pizza Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a VPC Pizza franchise ranges from $609,000 to $973,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
VPC Pizza charges a royalty fee of 6% of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the VPC 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 VPC Pizza to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, VPC Pizza franchise owners report . Past performance does not guarantee future results.
VPC Pizza has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $609,000-$973,000, a 6% 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 N/A and the total investment ranges from $609,000 to $973,000 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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VPC Pizza
Total Investment
$609K – $973K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise FeeN/A
Royalty6%
Marketing Fee2% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units65
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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