Own a Shop<\/b><\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Starting your own business is a big decision, and you want to be confident that you\u2019re spending your money wisely. A good franchise investment helps you meet your financial goals, but what makes a good investment? To put it simply, a good investment is one that is profitable. If you\u2019re willing to work hard and follow our processes, you can be successful as an Antioch Pizza franchise owner. Read on to learn more about the pizza franchise costs you can expect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Many franchise opportunities in the pizza industry offer you a one-size-fits-all business model. At Antioch Pizza, we believe you deserve the opportunity to decide which kind of restaurant makes sense for your skills and financial goals. That\u2019s why we offer four different pizza franchise formats.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> For many franchisees, traditional dine-in with takeout and delivery pizza restaurants make the most sense. The primary difference is the availability of seating: dine-in restaurants have it, and takeout\/delivery restaurants don\u2019t. Our dine-in format locations tend to have a larger footprint (2,000-3,000 sq ft), whereas takeout\/delivery locations are most often found in shopping centers and strip malls (1,000-2,000 sq ft). The training process and menu for both dine-in and takeout\/delivery format restaurants are identical.<\/p>\n Learn More About Our Full-Service Restaurant Option<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Learn More About Our Full Service with Takeout & Delivery Only Option<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> With our Express format, franchisees get the best of both worlds! Express restaurants are welcome to have a seating area, but like our take out\/delivery locations, they are smaller spaces with lower operating costs (up to 2,000 sq ft). Since our express format restaurants feature a limited menu \u2013 including grab-and-go pizza slices and made-fresh salads, sandwiches, and pasta \u2013 you\u2019re able to operate out of a smaller kitchen. This means that build-out is less expensive and the equipment costs are much lower. The training for this format is shorter, so you\u2019re able to get open sooner and train employees faster.<\/p>\n Learn More About Our Express Restaurant Option<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> This format is best for entrepreneurs who want a little more freedom to move around. Food trucks are an especially good option for those who want to test out Antioch Pizza in a new market, as well as brick-and-mortar restaurant owners who would like to operate a second location. Similar to the express restaurant, food trucks serve a smaller menu. Food truck owners can set their own hours of operation, making them a perfect choice for business owners who aren\u2019t relying on their new Antioch Pizza franchise as a sole source of income.<\/p>\n Learn More About Our Food Truck Option<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> If you aren\u2019t sure which pizza franchise format is the best choice for you, we\u2019ll be happy to talk you through your options and help you make the best decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> To start, here are a few pizza franchise costs for which you should budget. Your initial franchise fee will be paid in a lump sum when you sign your franchise agreement and depends on which of our franchise formats you choose.<\/p>\n<\/div> The initial franchise fees are as follows:<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> $40,000<\/p><\/h3><\/div> FULL SERVICE DINE-IN or TAKEOUT<\/span> DELIVERY RESTAURANT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> $35,000<\/p><\/h3><\/div> EXPRESS $20,000<\/p><\/h3><\/div> FOOD Prior to opening your restaurant, you\u2019ll be required to purchase 1-2 dough rollers from our affiliate, The approximate initial investment FULL SERVICE DINE-IN AND TAKEOUT DELIVERY RESTAURANT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> EXPRESS FOOD Where your investment falls in that range varies depending on a number of factors, including the size of your restaurant, the improvements it will need, and whether or not your landlord will provide an allowance for improvements. You can also expect it to include materials, equipment, marketing costs, and other expenses related to opening a business.<\/p>\n Throughout the life of your business, you\u2019ll pay several fees each month, including a 5% royalty, 1% marketing services fee, and a minimum 1% fee for local marketing expenditures. You\u2019ll also want to budget for additional fees as incurred, such as additional training and franchise conference registration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> As part of the franchise process, we\u2019ll provide you with a copy of our franchise disclosure document, or FDD. The FDD includes financial information to help you determine whether Antioch Pizza is the right choice for your financial goals. Please ask us any questions you might have about the FDD or your pizza franchise investment \u2013 we want you to make an informed decision!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Not all businesses are built to survive tough economic times, especially in the foodservice industry. Although it\u2019s well-known that many restaurants don\u2019t survive their first year in business, opportunities in the QSR industry \u2013 including pizzerias \u2013 are built to succeed where others fail. Thanks to their dependability, quality, and convenience, pizza thrived during the pandemic and is estimated to grow by $51.38 billion <\/span>over the next few years<\/span><\/a>. There couldn\u2019t be a better time to enter this booming industry with a proven franchise like Antioch Pizza.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about your financial opportunities as an Antioch Pizza franchisee, fill out our online form today to submit an inquiry. Our franchising team will be in touch shortly with all the information you need to make a smart franchise investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pizza Franchise Costs and Investment<\/b><\/h1><\/div>
4 Pizza Franchise Formats to Fit Your Goals<\/h2><\/div>
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\nor Full Service with Takeout & Delivery only<\/h3><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/antiochpizzashop.com\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/McHenry-Inside-2-1024x768.jpeg\" "\\"McHenry")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pizza Food Truck<\/h3><\/div>
Your Pizza Franchise Investment<\/span><\/h1><\/div>
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\nRESTAURANT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Food](\"https:\/\/antiochpizzashop.com\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pizza-3.jpg\" "\\"Food")
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\nTRUCK<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nwhich will cost $3,500 to $10,000.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nfor each of our FOUR formats is as follows:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>$226,900 – $729,325<\/h3><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>$108,500 – $352,900<\/h3><\/div>
\nRESTAURANT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>$106,500 – $196,825<\/h3><\/div>
\nTRUCK<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Understanding Pizza Franchise Cost<\/b><\/h2><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Recession Resilience in the Pizza Industry<\/b><\/h2><\/div>