Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen
Orion Food Systems, LLC (OLM) offers franchises under the Hot Stuff Pizza and Hot Stuff Kitchen brands, allowing franchisees to operate food service units within existing host facilities such as convenience stores, grocery stores, or institutions. Franchisees use OLM's proprietary recipes, trademarks, and foodstuffs to prepare and sell pizza, submarine-style sandwiches, chicken, hamburgers, wraps, and other menu items. The business model relies on exclusive purchasing of ingredients and supplies from OLM, targeting high-traffic retail locations for impulse food purchases.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
No royalty or ad fund. $199/mo RightBytes software + $150/qtr sales promotion.
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 93% of Fast Food franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen Current | $63K - $173K | N/A | 0.0% | 752 |
| Burger King | $2.1M - $4.7M | $50K | 4.5% | 19,732 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M - $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K - $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M - $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K - $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
Fast Food Average 127 franchises | $605K - $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen franchise ranges from $63,097 to $173,097. Ongoing royalty fees are 0.0% of gross sales.
How many Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen franchise locations are there?
As of the 2024 FDD, Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen has 752 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1994.
Is Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen a good franchise to buy?
Hot Stuff Pizza/ Hot Stuff Kitchen shows several positive indicators: established brand with 752+ locations. 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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