Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $72,250 to $255,570, with about $25,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Sauce Pizza / Wine FDD.
What are the Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise fees and investment?
The Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $72,250 to $255,570. 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) | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $72,250 to $255,570 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $25,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Pizza) |
| Headquarters | Minnetonka, Minnesota |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Franchising since | 2022 |
How does the Sauce Pizza / Wine investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Sauce Pizza / Wine's minimum investment of $72,250 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1129 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $40,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
What should you verify in the Sauce Pizza / Wine FDD?
Verify six parts of the Sauce Pizza / Wine 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 Sauce Pizza / Wine 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 Sauce Pizza / Wine?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Sauce Pizza / Wine:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Frios Gourmet Pops | $37,500 | $71,615 to $90,654 |
| Carousel's Soft Serve Icery | $35,000 | $70,750 to $328,750 |
| Superior Food Safety | $50,000 | $74,023 to $100,906 |
| Milk Jar Cookies | $50,000 | $74,615 to $304,950 |
| Fish & Chips | $50,000 | $74,650 to $134,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise ranges from $72,250 to $255,570, including a franchise fee of $40,000, 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 Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise?
Sauce Pizza / Wine lists a minimum of about $25,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Sauce Pizza / Wine locations are there?
A current US unit count for Sauce Pizza / Wine is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Sauce Pizza / Wine been franchising?
Sauce Pizza / Wine started offering franchises in 2022 after the company was founded in 2022.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Sauce Pizza / Wine and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sauce Pizza / Wine. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.