PIEOLOGY
Pieology franchises fast-casual restaurants specializing in custom-made individual pizzas, salads, and drinks using high-quality ingredients, proprietary recipes, and system standards under trademarks like Pieology Pizzeria. The business model offers single-unit Franchise Agreements or multi-unit Development Rights Agreements for developing multiple restaurants in specified territories, with initial investments ranging from $304,000 to $857,500 including fees paid to the franchisor. It targets consumers seeking quick, personalized, artisanal pizza and food options in a fast-casual dining environment.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% ad fund
Financial Performance
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How PIEOLOGY Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PIEOLOGY Current | $304K – $808K | $25K | 5.0% | 101 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual 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
+4 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PIEOLOGY franchisees (2014 – 2022)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
112 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a PIEOLOGY franchise ranges from $304,000 to $807,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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