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DOMINO'S PIZZA
Domino's Pizza franchises operate Traditional and Non-Traditional stores selling pizza and other authorized products primarily through delivery and carry-out services. Traditional stores are located in shopping centers and retail areas, while Non-Traditional stores are in venues like malls, stadiums, and airports. The business model uses a proprietary system of recipes, operations, training, and branding to target customers seeking convenient, timely pizza delivery and carry-out.
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Franchise Costs
5.5% royalty + 4% ad fund + $217-$317/mo technology fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 6,262 franchised stores in operation for the full fiscal year 2024, providing profit and loss statements, used for EBITDA and cost calculations.
* Annual average gross revenue calculated from 2024 franchised average weekly unit sales ($26,467) multiplied by 52 weeks. Annual median gross revenue calculated from 2024 franchised median weekly unit sales ($25,160) multiplied by 52 weeks. Average annual EBITDA (dollar amount) and overall EBITDA margin percentage were calculated using a weighted average across five AWUS segments. Representative weekly AWUS values were assumed for each segment: $12,500 for <$15,000, $17,500 for $15,001-$20,000, $22,500 for $20,001-$25,000, $27,500 for $25,001-$30,000. For the $30,001+ segment, an average weekly AWUS of $37,903.74 was derived to ensure the weighted average AWUS across all segments matched the overall reported 2024 franchised average weekly unit sales of $26,467. The respective EBITDA percentages (1.7%, 6.7%, 10.1%, 12.1%, 14.7%) were then applied to these representative AWUS values and weighted by the number of stores in each segment (490, 1135, 1426, 1350, 1861 stores, total 6,262 stores). Best guess profit range estimated using the overall average gross revenue ($1,376,284) and the minimum (1.7%) and maximum (14.7%) EBITDA percentages observed across all AWUS segments.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,376,284
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DOMINO'S PIZZA Franchise Analysis
Domino's Pizza dominates delivery with its slick ops and brand muscle, but the 2026 FDD peels back layers on what it really takes to own a slice. Item 19 drops revenue stats that punch above many QSR peers, while SBA loan trends hint at franchisee staying power amid pizza wars. Can this veteran chain deliver the profits you're chasing, or is the oven too hot for newcomers?
Item 7 details a lean entry at $117,950-$196,500 total investment—including $10,000 franchise fee—for traditional stores in retail spots or non-trad in malls/airports. Fees stack to 5.5% royalty, 4% ad fund, plus $217-$317 monthly tech surcharge. Item 19 discloses strong top-lines: average gross revenue $1,376,284, median $1,308,320 across units, with estimated owner profits spanning $23,397-$202,314. That 0% EBITDA margin flags thin operating profits after costs, but SBA stats impress—479 loans averaging $592,144 with a tiny 1% default rate, signaling banks' confidence and franchisee viability.
System metrics scream stability: 6,948 franchised vs. 262 corporate locations, up 3% from 6,751 in 2024, with 188 projected new units, just 9 terminations, 2 non-renewals, and 490 transfers. Since 1967 out of Ann Arbor, Domino's scales via delivery tech and recipes, fitting buyers eyeing $1M+ sales potential in a $46B pizza market. Low terminations and loan success make it a lower-risk bet than flashier concepts, though delivery logistics demand hustle—perfect if you've got ops grit.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How DOMINO'S PIZZA Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Pizza (ranked #2 of 13)
- #1 largest franchise system in Pizza
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DOMINO'S PIZZA Current | $118K – $197K | $10K | 5.5% | 6,948 |
| PIZZA HUT (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $56K – $183K | $10K | 10.0% | 1,241 |
| PAPA MURPHY'S | $450K – $693K | $25K | 5.0% | 965 |
| GODFATHER'S PIZZA | $711K – $1.3M | $25K | 6.5% | 592 |
| BLAZE PIZZA | $597K – $1.1M | $30K | 5.0% | 283 |
| BLAZE PIZZA | $667K – $1.1M | $30K | 5.0% | 254 |
Pizza Average 13 franchises | $458K – $1.2M | $29K | 5.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 13 Pizza franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DOMINO'S PIZZA franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
479 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
6,939 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
6,939 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a DOMINO'S PIZZA franchise ranges from $117,950 to $196,500. This includes a franchise fee of $10,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.5% of gross sales.
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