Express Pizza Restaurant Franchise Opportunity
Antioch Pizza Express Pizza Restaurant
Looking to bring big flavor to a smaller space? The Express Restaurant franchise from Antioch Pizza Shop offers a compact, efficient business model perfect for entrepreneurs who want to operate in high-traffic areas with lower startup costs, without sacrificing the brand’s well-loved menu or reputation.
Designed for quick service and minimal footprint, the Antioch Pizza Express model is ideal for strip malls, retail centers, and neighborhood hubs. Whether you’re a first-time owner or a multi-unit franchisee looking to expand your portfolio, this is a streamlined, powerful way to deliver great pizza with a proven brand behind you.
What Is the Antioch Pizza Express Model?
The Express model is a scaled-down version of the full-service restaurant, focusing on carryout and delivery with limited (or no) dine-in seating. It’s designed for speed, simplicity, and high customer turnover.
Customers place their orders online, via phone, or at the counter—and either pick up their food or have it delivered. The menu includes all of Antioch Pizza’s core favorites, from hand-tossed pizzas and wings to Italian beef sandwiches, cheesy breadsticks, and pasta bowls.
This franchise model brings high-quality food and efficient service to smaller, more accessible locations, making it an excellent fit for busy lifestyles and growing markets.
Why Choose the Express Restaurant Model?
1. Lower Buildout Costs
The Express model requires less square footage and fewer employees, helping to reduce both upfront investment and ongoing operating expenses. It’s an ideal model for franchisees who want a lower barrier to entry but still want to work with a powerful brand.
2. Maximize Revenue Per Square Foot
With a compact kitchen and limited seating, you can focus on fast order turnaround and high delivery/carryout volume. This model excels in:
- Retail plazas
- Urban centers
- Near college campuses
- Densely populated neighborhoods
3. High Operational Efficiency
The simplified layout and focused service model help redu Save ce complexity. You can operate efficiently with a smaller team, fewer moving parts, and faster training times—making daily management smoother and more scalable.
Ideal Footprint & Locations
The Antioch Pizza Shop Express model works best in 1,000 to 2,000 square feet of inline or end-cap retail space. A small seating area is optional, but most Express stores are designed for counter service only, with delivery and takeout making up the bulk of sales.
It’s an ideal fit for:
- Busy strip malls
- Transportation hubs
- University towns
- Downtown business districts
- Suburban intersections
This footprint allows you to tap into a dense population with convenience-driven customer demand.
Franchisee Training & Support
Whether you’re new to the restaurant industry or an experienced operator, Antioch Pizza Shop provides the support you need to build and grow your business. From opening day to ongoing operations, our team is here to help.
Franchise Support Includes:
- Site selection and lease assistance
- Kitchen and floor plan design
- Operations and staff training
- Pre-opening marketing support
- Local event planning ideas
- Access to proprietary recipes, vendors, and systems
- Ongoing business coaching and field visits
We help you set up your Express location for maximum impact and smooth daily execution.
Startup Investment Range
The initial investment for an Express Restaurant typically ranges from $143,500 to $387,900, depending on location and buildout needs.
This includes:
- Franchise fee
- Leasehold improvements
- Equipment and signage
- Initial inventory
- Technology systems
- Opening marketing
- Working capital
The Express model offers one of the best balances between investment and earning potential within the Antioch Pizza franchise system.
Who the Express Model Is Perfect For
The Express model is ideal for:
- Franchisees looking for lower entry costs and smaller space requirements
- Entrepreneurs in high-rent markets who want a quick-service model
- Multi-unit investors adding new locations in dense areas
- Owners who want to focus on carryout and delivery instead of dine-in management
If you’re seeking a fast, efficient pizza franchise that fits today’s on-the-go consumer, this is your model.
Bring Antioch Pizza to Your Neighborhood—Fast
With strong brand recognition, a loyal customer base, and flexible footprint options, the Antioch Pizza Express Restaurant franchise gives you the freedom to operate in more places, serve more customers, and scale more easily. It’s a winning combination of low overhead, fast service, and big flavor.
Ready to get started?
Contact our franchise development team today to learn more about an Express Pizza Restaurant opportunity in your area.
From South Carolina to Ohio, Wisconsin, and beyond — Antioch Pizza Shop has prime markets ready for development. Explore all available markets and find the perfect spot to open your Full-Service Restaurant.