Pizza Franchises For Sale
The pizza delivery and takeaway market in the UK is worth £3.53 million, according to research from Statista (published in 2023).
Around 6,485 businesses are currently estimated to be tapping into this market, and many of them are franchises.
In this guide, we’ll look at how to invest in a pizza franchise, which brands are currently recruiting franchisees in the UK, and how you can measure success when you come to launch your business.
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Is a pizza franchise a good business?
Depending on how and where you set up your business, owning a pizza franchise location can be a good investment choice. We know that pizza is particularly high in terms of consumer demand, which means there’s good potential for building a strong customer base – so long as you open shop in a convenient location.
Some pizza franchisees also report high levels of profitability, especially when supported by a franchise’s head office team.
Pizza franchises also come in a variety of business formats – whether that be a bricks and mortar restaurants, a collection only kiosk, or a shadow kitchen. This means you’re more likely to find a business opportunity that suits your lifestyle, in comparison to other industries.
However, it’s important to remember there’s a downside to pizza franchise’s popularity, which is that you’ll be facing high levels of competition.
Therefore, you’ll likely to have to spend time and money differentiating your brand in a saturated market – a commitment that’s not so pressing with some other types of businesses.
What is the best pizza franchise?
The best pizza franchise for you to invest in will really depend on what you’d like to achieve. While obviously big brands may seem like the most attractive option, that’s not always the case – and it’s crucial you research a variety of franchises, without becoming blinkered by big names.
The best investment option will often depend on the amount of money you have to launch and set up. (A smaller sum may mean a low-cost pizza joint could be a better fit).
It will also vary depending on location. For example, if your chosen area already has a Little Caesars – it’s probably not a commercially wise option to open another one.
Which pizza franchise makes the most money?
The financial figures of pizza franchises aren’t publicly available for comparison. However, we can look at consumer demand to determine which brands might garner a substantial amount of revenue.
For example, in 2021, 39% of Britons said they had ordered from Domino’s Pizza in the past 12 months, according to Statista. In the same period, 20% had ordered from Pizza Hut, and 16% had spent money at Papa John’s. This would infer these businesses can be financially successful.
However, a franchise brand’s overall financial success does not translate to guaranteed revenue for your individual store. Therefore, its important to plan for potential financial difficulties by speaking to an independent financial advice before investing.
What is the largest pizza franchise?
Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza franchise in the UK, according to research from Statista. Meanwhile, Pizza Hut and Papa John’s also have sizeable footprints.
READ: Franchise Success Stories: Subway, Starbucks And Pizza HutWhat KPIs are important to a pizza franchise?
Having clear KPIs from the start can provide visibility over your pizza business’ success, enabling you to plan for the future. There are several KPIs you can follow:
- Sales: total sales, sales growth, and average order value (AOV).
- Customer: customer satisfaction score (CSAT), net promoter score (NPS), customer retention rate.
- Operational: order accuracy, delivery time, inventory turnover.
- Financial: profit margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), labour cost percentage.
- Marketing: customer acquisition cost (CAC), return on marketing investment (ROMI), social media engagement.
- Quality: product quality score.
Common questions asked by potential pizza franchisees
When people first start considering an opening a pizza business, they often want to know which brands actually franchise in the UK, how much specific brands cost, and how they can go about opening a location. Below we run through our readers most asked questions.
Is Domino’s Pizza a franchise?
Domino’s Pizza is a franchise and is actively recruiting franchisees from across the UK. The brand operates using master franchise agreements, so if you’re recruited to open a single location you will be a sub-franchisee reporting to the master franchisee of UK&I.
How much is a Domino’s Pizza franchise?
A Domino’s Pizza franchise is reported to have a minimum investment of £280,000. Total investment will be given to a candidate upon enquiry and depend on factors such as location and business model.
How to start a Domino’s Pizza franchise?
Start researching the Domino’s Pizza brand (you can find information in the What Franchise directory).
First, determine whether you’re a viable candidate who meets the brand’s franchisee requirements.
Second, identify where you’re wanting to open a Domino’s and ensure that the brand isn’t in operation in the area already.
Thirdly, reach out to the Domino’s Pizza franchise team via its What Franchise profile or from its own franchise website.
Is Pizza Hut a franchise?
Pizza Hut is a franchise and is currently offering franchise opportunities across the UK.
How many franchises does Pizza Hut have?
Pizza Hut operates in more than 105 countries, according to Yum! Brands. Most of these locations are franchised.
How much does a Pizza Hut franchise cost?
Minimum investment for a Pizza Hut franchise is £130,000. However, this is not inclusive of capital requirements and ongoing fees. This figure will also be influenced by your choice of location and chosen business model.
How much is a Papa John’s franchise?
A Papa John’s franchise currently costs £100,000 minimum investment, with a £200,000 total investment. (You can find all the information you need to invest in a Papa Johns in the What Franchise directory.)
Is Pizza Express a franchise?
Pizza Express is a franchise and has expanded via this model in previous years. However, it’s not currently offering franchise opportunities in the UK, instead opting to focus on existing franchisees.
How much is a Little Caesars pizza franchise?
Little Caesars has an initial investment fee of £280,000 - £1,500,000, depending on you chosen location and business model. The brand is actively recruiting franchisees across the UK, so now could be an opportune time to reach out. (You can find all the details about investing in Little Caesars in the What Franchise directory.)
Does California Pizza Kitchen franchise?
California Pizza Kitchen has a mix of franchised stores and corporate owned stores. However, its franchise model predominantly focuses on the US, with no presence currently in the UK. The franchise, does however, have overseas stores so it may be worth enquiring if a master franchise in the UK is something the brand would be interested in.
Does the UK have a Don Pedricos Pizza franchise?
No, currently Don Pedricos Pizza franchises only exist in the Philippines, with no brand presence in the UK.
Is Blaze Pizza a franchise?
Blaze Pizza is a franchise predominantly in the US. The brand has previously set up a location in the UK but has since shut this. It’s best to contact the Blaze Pizza franchise team to determine whether the business is still looking to expand internationally.
How much does a Blaze Pizza franchise cost?
Blaze Pizza is estimated to have $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total investment of $454,000 - $1,131,000 depending on selected location and business model. There’s currently no Blaze Pizza in the UK – but google searches are high which indicates there could be consumer demand among Britons.
How much does a franchise in Apache Pizza cost?
There is no public information on how much an Apache Pizza franchise costs. However, the brand has expanded across Northern Ireland, and is yet to offer opportunities in England, Wales, or Scotland.
How much does a Jet’s Pizza franchise make?
How much a Jet’s Pizza franchisee earns will depend on differing factors including location, business model, and local demand ect. In the US, the brand has expanded to 425 locations via its franchise model which would indicate it is a financially successful business. However, Jet’s Pizza does not currently franchise in the UK.
How much does a Marco’s Pizza franchise cost?
The initial franchise fee for Marco’s Pizza is estimated at $25,000, however this does not include liquid capital requirements or other ongoing fees. The franchise does not currently offer opportunities in the UK.
How much does a Pizza King franchise cost?
Specific franchise costs for Pizza King are not currently available – so if you’re interested in opening a store it’s best to contact the franchise team directly for help. The brand currently operates its franchise model in the US and India, so it might not be possible to franchise in the UK at the moment.
How much does a Pizza Ranch franchise cost?
The initial franchise fee for Pizza Ranch is estimated to be around $30,000 not including liquid capital requirements and ongoing fees. The pizza franchise has 210 locations across the US via its franchise model, but it’s yet to extend this opportunity to the UK.
How much is a Boston Pizza franchise?
Boston franchise currently offers opportunities in the UK, however the brand’s franchise team will be able to give you the most accurate investment figures (which are not publicly available). In the US, the initial franchise fee is estimated to be about $60,000.
How much is the franchise of Alberto’s Pizza?
Alberto’s Pizza currently only franchises in the Philippines, which means it’s unlikely opportunities extend to the UK. There is no investment information publicly available.
How much to open a Cici’s Pizza franchise?
Cici’s Pizza doesn’t currently franchise in the UK. However, the brand’s estimated initial franchise fee in the US is around $30,000, not including liquid capital requirements and ongoing fees.
How to franchise JP’s pizza
JP’s Pizza doesn’t currently franchise in the UK, so it wouldn’t be possible to sign a franchise agreement for a store on British soil. (However, the What Franchise lists pizza franchise opportunities available in this country.)
How to franchise Maximus Pizza
Maximus Pizza is an Australian franchise and doesn’t currently have available opportunities in the UK.
How to franchise S&R Pizza
S&R Pizza isn’t a franchise so it wouldn’t be possible to open a store in the UK.
How to get a Pizza Pizza franchise
Pizza Pizza is a Canadian franchise and doesn’t currently franchise internationally. This means it’s not possible to open a Pizza Pizza store in the UK right now.
Is Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza a franchise?
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is a franchise with a strong focus on the US. The brand does not currently offer franchise agreement opportunities in the UK.
Is Basta Pizza a franchise?
Basta is an independent pizza joint in the UK, so you wouldn’t be able to sign a franchise agreement with the brand.
Is Dewey’s Pizza a franchise?
Dewey’s Pizza has expanded via a corporate owned store model, so it’s not possible to sign a franchise agreement with the brand.
Is Dion’s Pizza a franchise?
Dion’s Pizza is not a franchise business. The brand is privately owned and has expanded with corporate owned stores.
Is Mod Pizza a franchise?
Mod Pizza is a franchise that predominantly operates in the US. The brand doesn’t have franchise agreement opportunities in the UK.
Is Pete Piper Pizza a franchise?
Pete Piper Pizza is a franchise and currently offers opportunities in the US. It doesn’t have a presence in the UK, which means it’s unlikely the brand has opportunities available.
Where can I find pizza franchise opportunities?
Check out the What Franchise directory for a full list of franchise opportunities across the UK
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