How many PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL has 23 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1989.

Can you get an SBA loan for a PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL franchises. Historical data shows 3 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL franchisees, with an average loan amount of $229,133. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL a good franchise to buy?

PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. 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.

PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL

FDD Year:

Pizzeria Uno Corporation offers franchises for operating casual theme restaurants under the Pizzeria Uno® brand, including full-service restaurants, hotel restaurant conversions, and take-out/delivery-only locations featuring Chicago-style deep dish and thin crust pizzas, along with sandwiches, salads, pasta, appetizers, desserts, and beverages (beer/wine or full bar where permitted). The business system emphasizes uniform standards, proprietary recipes, distinctive decor, and operational procedures to ensure quality and brand consistency. They target the general public in a highly competitive restaurant industry with national, regional, and local competitors.

Locations

$1202K–$2484K

Investment

Since 1989

Franchising

Food & BeverageWilmington, DEPizzeria Uno TopCo, LLCwww.unos.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$1,202,000 – $2,483,500

Low: $1,202,000High: $2,483,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$520 – $1,020

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 1% business co-op (up to 3%) + $520-$1,020/mo technology/software fees (Toast POS, Paytronix, help desk)

How PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL Current	$1.2M – $2.5M	$40K	5.0%	23
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES	$1.8M – $4.5M	$69K	N/A	1,703
BUFFALO WILD WINGS	$2.5M – $4.9M	$25K	5.0%	549
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY	$2.1M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	352
GOLDEN CORRAL	$2.2M – $8.7M	$50K	4.0%	348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)	$483K – $1.7M	$60K	2.0%	146
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises	$1.5M – $3.5M	$43K	4.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining 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

Top States

1PA

2VA

3MI

4NJ

5IN

6MA

7MD

8IL

9WI

10NY

11OH

12CO

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL franchisees (2017 – 2022)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$229,133

Total Volume

$0.7M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

56 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a PIZZERIA UNO & GRILL franchise ranges from $1,202,000 to $2,483,500. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.