Giordano’s is a celebrated American pizzeria chain best known for its Chicago-style stuffed deep-dish pizza. Founded in 1974 by Italian immigrant brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio, the first Giordano’s opened on the South Side of Chicago.
Inspired by their mother’s traditional Italian Easter Pie, the brothers introduced a double-crusted, cheese-stuffed pizza that quickly captured the hearts of local food lovers. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the brand has since grown to more than 65 locations across multiple states, including Florida, Indiana, Nevada, and Colorado.
The company began franchising in the late 20th century, with key growth milestones occurring between 1995 and 2000, particularly with the success of its central Florida locations.
What differentiates Giordano’s from other pizza franchises is its unwavering commitment to authentic flavors and high-quality preparation. While staying true to its original recipe, the brand has embraced modern dining trends and convenience, including the nationwide delivery of its frozen pizzas.
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.
Giordano's offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Giordano’s Full-Service Restaurant Franchise.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Giordano’s provides a comprehensive and multi-phase training program to ensure that franchisees and their teams are prepared to successfully operate their restaurant:
Giordano’s grants franchisees a defined territory under certain conditions, but it is not considered exclusive. While a “Territory” may be outlined in the Franchise Agreement using identifiable boundaries like streets or zip codes, the franchisee may still face competition from other franchisees, corporate-owned outlets, and other distribution channels.
The franchisor retains the right to operate or authorize others to operate Giordano’s restaurants or sell related products outside the assigned territory without compensating the franchisee.
Franchisees may solicit customers and advertise freely, even in areas covered by other franchisees, and vice versa. However, the agreement usually permits the franchisee to operate only one restaurant within the specified territory, and any right of first refusal to expand is not guaranteed.
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