Rapid Fired Pizza franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Rapid Fired Pizza franchise fee is $16,500 to $26,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $266,500 to $854,750, with about $85,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Rapid Fired Pizza FDD.
What are the Rapid Fired Pizza franchise fees and investment?
The Rapid Fired Pizza franchise requires a franchise fee of $16,500 to $26,000 and a total initial investment of $266,500 to $854,750. 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) | $16,500 to $26,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $266,500 to $854,750 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $85,000 |
| US locations | 31 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Pizza) |
| Headquarters | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2015 |
How does the Rapid Fired Pizza investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Rapid Fired Pizza's minimum investment of $266,500 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 671 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $16,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Rapid Fired Pizza belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Rapid Fired Pizza FDD?
Verify six parts of the Rapid Fired Pizza 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 Rapid Fired Pizza 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 Rapid Fired Pizza?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Rapid Fired Pizza:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Gelsosomo's Pizza | $25,000 | $266,750 to $445,930 |
| Cousins Maine Lobster | $40,000 | $267,000 to $969,300 |
| Miami Subs | $30,000 | $267,000 to $458,000 |
| Piara Pizza | $50,000 | $267,000 to $553,000 |
| The Big Salad | $49,000 | $265,250 to $506,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rapid Fired Pizza franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Rapid Fired Pizza franchise ranges from $266,500 to $854,750, including a franchise fee of $16,500 to $26,000, 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 Rapid Fired Pizza franchise?
Rapid Fired Pizza lists a minimum of about $85,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Rapid Fired Pizza locations are there?
Rapid Fired Pizza reported 31 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 Rapid Fired Pizza been franchising?
Rapid Fired Pizza started offering franchises in 2015 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Rapid Fired Pizza and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rapid Fired Pizza. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.