Pizza Forum franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Pizza Forum franchise fee is $18,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $574,000 to $983,500, with about $135,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Pizza Forum FDD.
What are the Pizza Forum franchise fees and investment?
The Pizza Forum franchise requires a franchise fee of $18,500 and a total initial investment of $574,000 to $983,500. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $18,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $574,000 to $983,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $135,000 |
| US locations | 36 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Pizza) |
| Headquarters | Muncie, Indiana |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Franchising since | 1994 |
How does the Pizza Forum investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Pizza Forum's minimum investment of $574,000 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 272 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $18,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Pizza Forum belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Pizza Forum FDD?
Verify six parts of the Pizza Forum Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Pizza Forum discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Pizza Forum?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Pizza Forum:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Jet's Pizza | $15,000 to $30,000 | $572,500 to $786,000 |
| OSMOW'S | $35,000 | $576,675 to $3,928,350 |
| Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage | $25,000 | $577,200 to $1,228,000 |
| Waters Edge Wineries | $55,000 | $577,295 to $1,335,899 |
| Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken | $75,000 | $577,500 to $1,283,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pizza Forum franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Pizza Forum franchise ranges from $574,000 to $983,500, including a franchise fee of $18,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Pizza Forum franchise?
Pizza Forum lists a minimum of about $135,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Pizza Forum locations are there?
Pizza Forum reported 36 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Pizza Forum been franchising?
Pizza Forum started offering franchises in 1994 after the company was founded in 1994.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Pizza Forum and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pizza Forum. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.