- 2025 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Ranked #338 last year
- Initial investment
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$146K - $428K
- Units as of 2023
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85 21.4% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Pizza Guys
| Industry | Food |
|---|---|
| Related Categories | Pizza |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Parent Company | Pizza Guys Franchises Inc. |
| Leadership | Shahpour Nejad, President |
| Corporate Address |
2731 Citrus Rd., #A Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 |
| Social | Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1995 (30 years) |
|---|---|
| # of employees at HQ | 21 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Texas |
| # of Units | 85 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Pizza Guys franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$25,000 |
|---|---|
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Initial Investment
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$146,300 - $427,600 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$200,000 - $500,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$125,000 - $300,000 |
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Royalty Fee
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5% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 392 hours |
|---|---|
| Classroom Training | 16 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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