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Rosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc.
Rosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc. offers training courses in the pizza industry, including site selection, real estate, and business establishment, allowing qualified trainees to become franchisees operating pizzeria restaurants under the Rosati's Pizza brand. Franchisees provide pizza and casual Italian food such as calzones, wings, pastas, sandwiches, appetizers, salads, cannolis, and zeppole’s in either Carryout/Delivery or Sports Pub formats. The business model targets consumers in the competitive $49.4 billion pizza market, competing with other pizza restaurants, independents, and national chains.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + greater of $350/mo or 1% national ad fund + $415/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 37 franchised sports pubs open for full 2024 calendar year, operating from 1 year, 2 months to 27 years.
* Data extracted pertains to 'Sports Pubs' for the calendar year 2024, which is one of two distinct restaurant types (the other being 'Carryout / Delivery Restaurants') for which financial performance data is provided in Item 19. The document explicitly states that this financial performance representation does not include information concerning profits that may be realized, thus profit-related fields are null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,242,649
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Unlock financial performance dataRosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc. Franchise Analysis
Ever wonder if a newcomer in the pizza game can slice through giants like Domino's? Rosati's Pizza FDD drops intriguing Item 19 revenue stats that challenge the 'new kid struggles' narrative, while a hefty SBA loan portfolio hints at accessible financing paths. But with recent expansions and some system churn, is this your ticket to steady dough or a risky roll of the dice?
Item 7 lays out the initial investment from $147,200 to $500,500, covering build-out for carryout/delivery or sports pub formats, equipment, and the $35,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees hit 5% royalty, 1% ad fund (or $350 minimum monthly), plus a $415 monthly technology surcharge—keeping tech sharp in a delivery-driven market. Item 19 shines with average gross sales of $1,242,649 and median $1,056,407 across reporting units, signaling strong performers lifting the average in this $49.4B pizza arena.
System metrics show resilience: 126 locations in 2023 grew to 131 in 2024 (+4%), with 18 projected new units. Yet 10 terminations and 33 transfers suggest some owner shuffling, common for a brand franchising since 2022. SBA data bolsters credibility—94 loans averaging $345,879, but a 7.5% default rate flags moderate risk versus industry norms. For pizza pros eyeing casual Italian vibes, these numbers point to scalable revenue potential if you nail location and ops in competitive turf.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Rosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc. Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Pizza (ranked #3 of 13)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Pizza
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc. Current | $147K – $501K | $35K | 5.0% | 131 |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | $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 |
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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+6 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Rosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc. franchisees (2011 – 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.
94 SBA loans on record
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Unlock SBA loan historyFranchisee Contacts
142 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue 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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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Rosati's Pizza Enterprises, Inc. franchise ranges from $147,200 to $500,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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