Antioch Pizza Shop, founded in 1977 by Art and Karen Wicklein in Antioch, Illinois, has been serving authentic, handcrafted pizzas for over four decades. The company began franchising in 2016 and continues to be headquartered in its hometown, reflecting its strong connection to local values and traditions.
The franchise offers a broad menu that includes handmade pizzas, fresh salads, comforting pastas, and hearty sandwiches. Franchisees can operate in various formats—full-service dine-in, takeout and delivery, express models, or food trucks—providing flexibility to suit different market needs and investment ranges.
What truly differentiates Antioch Pizza Shop is its deep-rooted commitment to community involvement. The brand supports local schools, sports teams, and nonprofit organizations, hosting over 250 fundraisers annually and contributing more than $50,000 each year to local causes.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Antioch Pizza Shop offers 3 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Antioch Pizza Shop Dine-In or TakeOut/Delivery Restaurant.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Antioch Pizza Shop provides a structured training program to prepare franchisees and their managers for operating a restaurant under its system. This training is mandatory and includes several key components tailored to the role and experience of the participants.
Antioch Pizza Shop grants franchisees a protected area, typically a 5½-mile radius, within which no other Antioch Pizza Shop location will be opened or franchised, provided the franchisee complies with the agreement. This applies to both traditional restaurants and food truck franchises.
However, this territory is not exclusive. The franchisor reserves the right to operate in non-traditional venues like malls and airports, and through channels like online sales or catering, even within a protected area. Franchisees are also prohibited from soliciting business in another franchisee’s territory.
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