Pizzeria Uno Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2024)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Initial franchise fee
$40,000
Investment required
$212,000 - $2,499,000
Royalty fee
5.00%

Pizzeria Uno: Innovating the Iconic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Experience

Pizzeria Uno, a distinguished name in the pizza realm, originated in Chicago back in 1943. Renowned for creating the iconic Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Pizzeria Uno has captured the taste buds of millions, establishing itself as a legendary pizza destination. The franchise began offering franchise opportunities in 1980, bringing over forty years of expertise to assist entrepreneurs in launching thriving pizza businesses.

What sets Pizzeria Uno apart from its rivals is its genuine and iconic menu that appeals to a wide audience. The brand’s dedication to quality, along with a reliable business model, exceptional training, and support, and a visionary leadership team, makes investing in a Pizzeria Uno franchise highly desirable.

The franchise system of Pizzeria Uno is meticulously crafted to provide comprehensive support to franchise owners, equipping them with the necessary tools to run their restaurants efficiently. This includes thorough operational assistance and marketing training designed to enhance community engagement and effectively promote the franchise.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Hotel Restaurant Conversions (Low) Hotel Restaurant Conversions (High) Full Service Restaurants (Low) Full Service Restaurants (High) Take-Out and Delivery Restaurants (Low) Take-Out and Delivery Restaurants (High)
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $20,000 $20,000
Building Construction Costs $25,000 $40,000 $660,000 $1,300,000 $100,000 $200,000
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment $75,000 $200,000 $275,000 $475,000 $75,000 $200,000
Initial Inventory $8,000 $20,000 $15,000 $30,000 $4,000 $10,000
Point of Sale Computer Hardware and Software $15,000 $25,000 $18,000 $35,000 $10,000 $15,000
Supplies and Miscellaneous Costs (for 3 months) $5,000 $15,000 $3,000 $6,000 $2,000 $6,000
Business Permits $2,000 $15,000 $1,000 $15,000 $1,000 $10,000
Liquor License $2,000 $50,000 $0 $200,000 $0 $2,000
Insurance Fees (for first year) $2,000 $10,000 $10,000 $30,000 $10,000 $15,000
Architectural & Structural Design Fees $0 $40,000 $30,000 $60,000 $0 $15,000
Other Professional Fees $5,000 $15,000 $2,500 $25,000 $0 $5,000
Lease Payments $0 $10,000 $10,000 $30,000 $3,500 $7,500
Utility Deposits $0 $5,000 $1,000 $5,000 $0 $5,000
Travel and Lodging for Opening Team $5,000 $15,000 $10,000 $40,000 $5,000 $7,500
Grand Opening Advertising Expenses $0 $10,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0 $2,500
Gift Card Processing Deposit $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Additional Funds (3 months) $25,000 $75,000 $125,000 $200,000 $5,000 $10,000
Total $211,500 $587,500 $1,208,000 $2,498,500 $238,000 $533,000

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Number of units

2023
Franchised units

52

50

45

Company-owned units

33

32

31

Total units

85

82

76

Franchise Disclosure Document

Training 

Pizzeria Uno offers a thorough training program to ensure franchisees operate their franchises efficiently. This program includes:

Initial Training Program The initial training program encompasses classroom and hands-on instruction on essential business procedures, equipment handling and upkeep, employee recruitment and training, scheduling, basic accounting, computer operations, advertising and promotion, purchasing, food preparation, food safety, food presentation, food quality, portion control, alcoholic beverage service, inventory and cost management, customer service, janitorial services, general maintenance, and other topics chosen by the franchisor. The initial training spans 20 days for the Operating Principal and 35 to 40 days for the General Manager and other key Uno Restaurant staff.

Additional Training The franchisor may offer additional training sessions and seminars on various topics selected by the franchisor, providing both instructors and training materials. The Operating Principal, General Manager, kitchen manager, and other designated staff are required to attend these additional training sessions and seminars. The franchisee will cover all expenses related to this additional training, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages.

Opening Assistance The franchisor provides opening support, which includes pre-opening training, supervision, and on-site remedial training for the franchisee's Uno Restaurant staff. The franchisee is responsible for reimbursing the franchisor for travel and lodging expenses incurred by the representatives providing this opening assistance.

Territory Protection

Pizzeria Uno does not offer exclusive territories to franchisees under the Development Agreement. Each Uno Restaurant's territory will be specified in Exhibit A of the Development Agreement, typically defined by boundary streets, highways, city or county lines, state borders, specific radius, or population range, among other methods.

While franchisees will have a designated territory, it will not be exclusive. Franchisees may encounter competition from other franchisees, company-owned locations, or alternative distribution channels or competitive brands managed by Pizzeria Uno. Under the Development Agreement, Pizzeria Uno and its affiliates reserve the right to maintain existing Uno Restaurants within the franchisee's territory that were established prior to the agreement's execution.

Additionally, Pizzeria Uno and its affiliates retain the right to engage in various activities, such as advertising and promoting Uno Restaurants, establishing alternative distribution sites (e.g., smaller food service facilities, in-room hotel dining, theater concessions, co-branded locations), and selling products and services under the Proprietary Marks or other marks, regardless of the competitive impact on the franchisee's Uno Restaurants within the territory.

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