Hangar 54 Pizza is a fast-casual pizza franchise offering wood-fired pies, wing specials and craft beers, serving families and sports fans, and known for aviation-themed décor, bold flavors and community sports-bar ambiance.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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162
+
57%
57%
Franchise fee
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$0
Investment
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$9,000 - $644,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
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n.a.
n.a.
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Hangar 54 Pizza is a modern fast-casual pizza franchise launched in 2020 by PFSbrands. The concept originated in Holts Summit, Missouri, which continues to serve as the company’s home base.
Built on the parent company’s extensive background in food service operations, the brand was introduced to offer a convenient, high-quality pizza experience tailored to today’s on-the-go consumer.
Franchising began the same year the concept was created, with an emphasis on efficient operations and adaptable store formats. The brand focuses on a simplified menu featuring handcrafted pizzas made with quality toppings, signature cheese blends, and its well-known “golden crust.”
Hangar 54 Pizza is designed for speed, producing pizzas in roughly five minutes while still maintaining strong product quality. The menu also extends to breakfast items and other quick-serve selections, allowing franchise owners to attract customers across multiple dayparts.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Hangar 54 Pizza franchise is $9,000 - $644,000. 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
Architectural and Engineering Fees
$0 – $8,500
Construction, Remodeling, and Site Improvements
$0 – $350,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Décor, and Signage
$1,500 – $200,000
Training Expenses: Wages and Benefit Costs
$1,500 – $10,000
Grand Opening Advertising
$0 – $5,000
Professional Fees
$0 – $5,000
Insurance (for One Year)
$0 – $13,000
Security Deposits, Utility Deposits, Business Licenses, and Other Prepaid Expenses
$0 – $4,000
Opening Inventory
$3,000 – $15,000
Project Financing Costs
$0 – $3,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months
$3,000 – $30,000
Total
$9,000 – $643,500
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Architectural and Engineering Fees
$0 – $8,500
Construction, Remodeling, and Site Improvements
$0 – $350,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Décor, and Signage
$1,500 – $200,000
Training Expenses: Wages and Benefit Costs
$1,500 – $10,000
Grand Opening Advertising
$0 – $5,000
Professional Fees
$0 – $5,000
Insurance (for One Year)
$0 – $13,000
Security Deposits, Utility Deposits, Business Licenses, and Other Prepaid Expenses
$0 – $4,000
Opening Inventory
$3,000 – $15,000
Project Financing Costs
$0 – $3,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months
$3,000 – $30,000
Total
$9,000 – $643,500
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Hangar 54 Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Hangar 54 Pizza had 170 total units in 2025, of which 162 were franchised-owned and 8 company-owned.
Hangar 54 Pizza offers a structured set of training and support programs for its franchisees to ensure effective restaurant operations. These are delivered through on-site, written, and potentially online formats, tailored to different stages of the business setup and operation. The training programs include both mandatory components and optional ones that may be introduced later to benefit the system.
Manager Training Program: The franchise provides Manager Training at no cost for a reasonable number of managers. The training is mandatory, and the franchisor assesses whether the number of managers requiring training is appropriate based on business volume, staff turnover, and operational needs.
Opening Assistance: Hangar 54 Pizza assigns a Retail Growth Advisor and may optionally provide a Corporate Trainer during the restaurant’s opening phase. These individuals assist the franchisee with startup processes, training the staff, and ensuring readiness for launch.
Ongoing Additional Training: The franchisor may develop and provide further training programs deemed beneficial for system-wide performance. While there’s no charge for reasonable training requests, additional sessions may incur a fee, especially if the number of participants is considered excessive.
Territory Protection
Hangar 54 Pizza provides limited territory protection to its franchisees through designated areas known as “Territories,” which are specified in the franchise agreement. If the franchisee signs the Gold Addendum, the territory generally consists of a one-mile radius around the approved restaurant location.
However, in densely populated areas, the franchisor may assign a smaller territory at its sole discretion. This protection ensures that no other Hangar 54 Pizza restaurant will be approved within the defined Territory, giving the franchisee a buffer from direct brand competition.
However, the franchisor retains the right to compete using other business models or channels, and this exclusivity applies only to physical restaurant locations. The franchisee must still compete with third-party delivery services and potentially other brands owned by the franchisor or its affiliates.
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