Freshslice Pizza Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Freshslice Pizza serves a variety of pizzas with a focus on fresh ingredients and a healthier approach, offering a satisfying dining experience.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$25,000

Investment

$237,000 - $533,000

Revenue (AUV)

$730,000

n.a.

Freshslice Pizza is a Canadian fast-casual pizza franchise founded in 1999 by Ray Russell in Vancouver, British Columbia. Headquartered at 1610 Ingleton Avenue, Burnaby, BC, the company began franchising in 2003 and has since expanded to over 100 locations across Canada.

Freshslice offers a diverse menu featuring pizza by the slice, whole pizzas, and customizable options with unlimited toppings for a single price.

Their offerings include Classic pizzas like Cheese, Pepperoni, and Veggie, as well as Feast pizzas such as BBQ Chicken Bacon, Butter Chicken, and Meat Lovers. The brand emphasizes healthier choices by using multigrain dough and fresh ingredients.

What sets Freshslice apart is its franchise model designed for affordability and efficiency. Franchisees benefit from a 0% royalty fee, 0% advertising fee, and 0% markup on ingredients, allowing for higher profit margins. The company also boasts a unique dough manufacturing system that enhances productivity.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Freshslice Pizza franchise is $237,000 - $533,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$12,500 - $25,000
Training & Development Fee	$20,000
Administration Fee	$10,000
Lease Admin Charge	$250 - $7,500
Leasing of Premises (per month)	$2,500 - $14,000
Travel, Lodging, Food and Auto Rental for Training	$250 - $3,500
Deposit for Lease	$5,000 - $15,000
Construction Project Management	$35,000
Consulting and Inspection Fee	$0 - $15,000
Equipment and Fixtures	$113,000 - $308,000
Signage	$5,000 - $10,000
POS System	$5,940 - $7,000
POS Fee (3 months)	$750
Inventory and Supplies	$4,000 - $7,000
Insurance	$800 - $1,200
Licenses	$3,000 - $10,000
Utilities	$1,000 - $1,500
Grand Opening	$5,000
Professional Fees	$1,000 - $8,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$12,000 - $30,000
Total	$236,990 - $533,450

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$12,500 - $25,000
Training & Development Fee	$20,000
Administration Fee	$10,000
Lease Admin Charge	$250 - $7,500
Leasing of Premises (per month)	$2,500 - $14,000
Travel, Lodging, Food and Auto Rental for Training	$250 - $3,500
Deposit for Lease	$5,000 - $15,000
Construction Project Management	$35,000
Consulting and Inspection Fee	$0 - $15,000
Equipment and Fixtures	$113,000 - $308,000
Signage	$5,000 - $10,000
POS System	$5,940 - $7,000
POS Fee (3 months)	$750
Inventory and Supplies	$4,000 - $7,000
Insurance	$800 - $1,200
Licenses	$3,000 - $10,000
Utilities	$1,000 - $1,500
Grand Opening	$5,000
Professional Fees	$1,000 - $8,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$12,000 - $30,000
Total	$236,990 - $533,450

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Freshslice Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Freshslice Pizza had 0 total units in 2025, of which 0 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Freshslice Pizza

key competitors in the

Pizza

sector.

Franchise

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New

n.a.

10.00%

$237,000

$533,000

$730,000

17.2%

Pizza Hut

$200K - $500K

5214

New

-2%

6% - 6.5%

$462,000

$2,054,000

$969,000

n.a.

Patsy's Pizzeria

$200K - $500K

New

-29%

6.00%

$399,000

$766,000

n.a.

Big Mama's and Papa's Pizzeria

$200K - $500K

New

-17%

6.00%

$305,000

$764,000

n.a.

Aurelio's Pizza

$200K - $500K

New

-9%

5.00%

$438,000

$1,253,000

n.a.

Donatos Pizza

Over $500K

125

New

4.00%

$542,000

$1,038,000

$958,000

9.5%

Hangar 54 Pizza

Under $25K

162

New

57%

n.a.

$9,000

$644,000

n.a.

Training

Freshslice Pizza provides a structured and multi-phase training program to equip franchisees for effective operation of their business. Here are the key components of the training provided by the franchisor:

Initial Training Program
Freshslice Pizza delivers a comprehensive initial training program for franchisees before opening. This includes instruction on standard operational procedures and is a mandatory requirement.
On-Site Training
The franchisor provides between 4 to 10 days of on-site training, which starts just before and continues shortly after the store opens to the public. This hands-on support ensures that franchisees are guided through real-world scenarios and opening logistics.
Ongoing Training and Programs
Franchisees may also participate in additional training courses, conventions, or programs that Freshslice chooses to offer. These sessions are designed to enhance operational knowledge and may involve additional fees.

Territory Protection

Freshslice Pizza does not provide exclusive or protected territories to its franchisees. The franchisor reserves the right to establish and operate other Freshslice Pizza restaurants or grant licenses to third parties for locations near, adjacent to, or even in close proximity to an existing franchise.

This open-territory model means that franchisees may face competition from other franchise units operated by Freshslice or its licensees within their vicinity.

The absence of territory protection allows Freshslice Pizza flexibility in brand expansion but may limit the competitive edge of individual franchise locations.