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BLAZE PIZZA

BLAZE PIZZA

Blaze Pizza franchises operate fast-casual restaurants featuring build-your-own artisan-style pizzas made to order from up to 40 ingredients, fast-fired in open-hearth ovens, along with related food and drink items. The franchisor primarily offers area development agreements allowing qualified franchisees to open multiple restaurants in designated development areas on a set schedule, with single-unit franchises available in certain situations. The target market is the general public in high-traffic locations such as retail strip malls, dense urban areas, regional shopping centers, and entertainment/travel centers.

Since 2012Food & BeveragePasadena, CABrentwood Associateswww.blazepizza.com
2024 FDDItem 19 Available

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$596,900 - $1,087,500
Franchise Fee
$30,000
Locations
283

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$30,000
Initial Investment Range$596,900 - $1,087,500
Royalty Rate5.00%
Brand Fund2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$224 - $424

5% royalty + 2% creative fund + $60/mo training software + up to $200/mo technology + $38/mo reputation management + $126/mo loyalty platform

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations283
Corporate Locations13
States Operating40
Franchising Since2012
FDD Year2024

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,314,978.78
Median Gross Revenue
$1,214,539.32

Data Based On: 266 franchised Restaurants open for the entire 2023 calendar year and operating from Traditional Locations and Mall Storefront Locations.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 2023 franchised restaurants: (251 Traditional Units * $1,319,981 + 15 Mall Storefront Units * $1,231,275) / 266 total units = $1,314,978.78. Calculated weighted median gross revenue: (251 Traditional Units * $1,208,454 + 15 Mall Storefront Units * $1,316,367) / 266 total units = $1,214,539.32. No net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data was provided for franchised units to estimate profit.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How BLAZE PIZZA Compares to Other Pizza Franchises

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 80% of Pizza franchises
  • #3 largest franchise system in Pizza
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
BLAZE PIZZA
Current
$597K - $1.1M$30K5.0%283
PIZZA HUT (NON-TRADITIONAL)$51K - $304K$10K10.0%1,332
PAPA MURPHY'S$367K - $733K$25K5.0%1,001
BLAZE PIZZA$667K - $1.1M$30K5.0%254
Rosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc.$147K - $501K$35K5.0%131
TOPPERS PIZZA$510K - $690K$30K5.5%55
Pizza Average
10 franchises
$409K - $940K$29K5.7%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 10 Pizza franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States by Outlet Count
1CA
80
2FL
28
3TX
20
4NC
13
5NV
12
6NY
11
7IL
10
8PA
9
9NJ
7
10IN
6
11GA
6
12KY
6
13UT
5
14ID
5
15MI
5

+24 more states

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
3
Reacquired by Franchisor
6
Ceased Operations (Other)
12
System Transfers
20
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
10

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a BLAZE PIZZA franchise?

The total initial investment to open a BLAZE PIZZA franchise ranges from $596,900 to $1,087,500. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a BLAZE PIZZA franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a BLAZE PIZZA franchise is $1,314,978.78. The median revenue is $1,214,539.32.

How many BLAZE PIZZA franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, BLAZE PIZZA has 283 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2012.

Is BLAZE PIZZA a good franchise to buy?

BLAZE PIZZA shows several positive indicators: established brand with 283+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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