The Search for Something Real
If you are scouring the market for pizza franchise opportunities, you’ve probably seen the same thing over and over again. You’ve crunched the numbers on the cost of a Domino’s Pizza franchise, you’ve looked at the requirements for a Little Caesars, and you’ve scrolled through listings for pizza restaurant franchises that all look, feel, and taste exactly the same.
The industry is crowded, but it’s also boring. The “Big Pizza” giants run like logistics companies, prioritizing volume over soul. The fast-casual “assembly lines” like Blaze Pizza or MOD brought customization to the masses, but they often feel like cafeterias rather than community hubs.
If you are looking for the best pizza franchise to invest in, you aren’t just looking for a P&L statement; you’re looking for a brand that actually means something. That’s where &pizza enters the chat.
More Than Just a “Pizza Franchise for Sale”
We are building a movement, not a machine. With a vocal goal of 300 shops by 2030, &pizza is aggressively expanding, but we refuse to sacrifice our culture for scale.
Unlike a Pizza Hut franchise, where you might feel like just another number in a massive corporate ledger, &pizza is built on individuality. We don’t have “stores”; we have shops. We don’t have “uniforms”; we celebrate personal style. And we don’t just have staff; we have f&m (our internal shorthand for family).
When you open an &pizza, you aren’t just selling dough and cheese. You are opening a neighborhood joint that bumps loud music, features bold design, and serves as a rallying point for the community.
The CEO’s Take: Are We a Match?
We aren’t trying to be Marco’s Pizza or Jet’s Pizza. We aren’t looking for passive investors who want a silent asset to sit in the background. We need operators who are ready to lead.
Our CEO, Mike Burns, put it best when describing the kind of partner who fits the &pizza DNA:
“If you just want your normal everyday mom-and-pop pizza place where I can come in every day and flip the light switch on and sell pizza… we’re not the place for you. We want people to come in, have fun, give back to their community, and make their employees’ lives better.”
It’s an aggressive pivot. We are moving from a primarily corporate-owned model to a franchise-led future, specifically targeting growth in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southwest. We’re excited about the new locations opening soon, like our RIO Vegas casino location, and we are looking for partners ready to help us hit our goals by bringing energy, not just capital
Smart Economics, Bold Design
Let’s talk numbers. Finding a pizza franchise that balances entry cost with potential return is the hardest part of the search.
Legacy brands often require massive dining rooms and complex kitchens. &pizza is different. We have optimized our footprint to fit spaces ranging from 1200 to 1600 square feet. This efficiency keeps occupancy costs down and allows us to squeeze into high-traffic urban centers and busy end-caps that other brands can’t touch.
With a simplified menu (no wings, no pasta, no freezers full of complex inventory), operations are streamlined. This “plug and play” model allows you to focus on your f&m and your guests rather than fighting with a fryer.
While costs vary by market, the estimated initial investment is typically lower than other pizza franchises, making it a competitive entry point when compared to the skyrocketing startup costs of many legacy food franchises.
How to Join the Movement
If you are ready to trade the cookie-cutter life for something bolder, here is what the path to ownership looks like:
- The Inquiry: It starts with a conversation. Fill out the form on our Franchise Opportunities page. We are currently prioritizing the Southeast (Atlanta, Raleigh, Orlando, Charleston shops are already in the works), but we are open to the right partners nationwide.
- The Vibe Check: We dig into your background. We prefer multi-unit restaurant experience, but more importantly, we want to know if you can lead a culture-first team.
- The Transparency: You’ll receive our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). We encourage you to line it up against the FDDs of Papa John’s or Domino’s. Compare the numbers. We build our partnerships on trust.
- The Build: Our real estate team helps you identify that perfect 1,200-1600 sq. ft. wedge of real estate, and our design team helps you make it pop.
- The Launch: You’ll undergo immersion training to learn our systems and our culture. By the time you cut the ribbon, you’ll be fully integrated into the f&m.
Ready to Own the Future?
The world doesn’t need another boring pizza chain. It needs &pizza. If you are ready to make some noise and build a business with a pulse, let’s talk.
Disclaimer: Investment figures and timelines are estimates based on current data and are subject to change. Please refer to the official Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for the most accurate and up-to-date financial information.
