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Paisano's Pizza

Paisano's Pizza Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Paisano’s Pizza is a restaurant franchise offering traditional hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, subs, and wings for takeout, dine-in, and delivery, serving families and local neighborhoods, and known for family recipes, dough quality, and strong community ties.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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30
+
30%
30%
Franchise fee

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$40,000
Investment

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$378,000 - $799,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$1,330,000

+
0.2%
0.2%

Paisano’s Pizza is a fast-casual Italian franchise specializing in pizza, pasta, subs, wings, salads, and other delivery or carryout dishes. The first Paisano’s restaurant opened in June 1998 in the Shoppes at Fair Lakes in Fairfax, Virginia. The brand is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and operates under the Capital Restaurant Group.

Paisano’s began offering franchise opportunities around 2009. Since then, it has grown steadily and now operates over 30 locations across the United States.

What makes Paisano’s Pizza stand out is its commitment to freshness and quality. The franchise takes pride in preparing its dough, sauces, and many menu items from scratch each day, avoiding frozen or pre-made ingredients.

Initial investment

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.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Site Development and Lease Evaluation Fee $5,000
Training Fee $10,000
Leasehold Improvements $75,000 to $358,000
Lease Payments – 3 Months $18,000 to $24,000
Security Deposits $4,000 to $8,000
Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures $150,000 to $203,000
Signage $10,000 to $15,000
Initial Inventory $8,000 to $12,000
Blue Prints and Plans $9,000 to $15,000
Point of Sale System $17,000 to $27,500
Travel, lodging and meals for initial training $1,000 to $10,000
Licenses and Permits $1,000 to $5,000
Insurance – 3 Months $1,500 to $4,000
Restaurant Launch Package $15,000
Restaurant IT - prewire and infrastructure $1,000 to $2,000
Professional Fees $2,500 to $5,000
Territory Map $300 to $400
Additional Funds (2 months) $10,000 to $40,000
Total $378,300 to $798,900

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Site Development and Lease Evaluation Fee $5,000
Training Fee $10,000
Leasehold Improvements $75,000 to $358,000
Lease Payments – 3 Months $18,000 to $24,000
Security Deposits $4,000 to $8,000
Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures $150,000 to $203,000
Signage $10,000 to $15,000
Initial Inventory $8,000 to $12,000
Blue Prints and Plans $9,000 to $15,000
Point of Sale System $17,000 to $27,500
Travel, lodging and meals for initial training $1,000 to $10,000
Licenses and Permits $1,000 to $5,000
Insurance – 3 Months $1,500 to $4,000
Restaurant Launch Package $15,000
Restaurant IT - prewire and infrastructure $1,000 to $2,000
Professional Fees $2,500 to $5,000
Territory Map $300 to $400
Additional Funds (2 months) $10,000 to $40,000
Total $378,300 to $798,900

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Number of units

Training

The training provided by Paisano’s Pizza to its franchisees includes the following structured programs:

  1. Initial Training Program
    Franchisees receive an initial training program for up to three individuals. This training takes place at the franchisor’s headquarters, in-store, and may include online modules. It is designed to prepare the franchisee and key staff in all critical operational areas of the restaurant.
  2. Additional Staff Training
    If the franchisee chooses to train more than three staff members or needs to train new or replacement employees later, they must pay an additional fee per person. This ensures all employees meet operational standards.
  3. Opening Assistance
    Around the restaurant’s opening, up to two representatives from Paisano’s provide on-site support for five days. Their role is to help launch operations smoothly and maintain brand consistency. Franchisees are responsible for reimbursing any associated travel and accommodation expenses.

Territory Protection

Paisano’s Pizza provides a limited form of territory protection to its franchisees, though it does not offer exclusive territories. Each Franchise Agreement may define a “Designated Territory,” typically based on factors like population and urban density, and described by radius, zip codes, or specific boundaries.

While the franchisor agrees not to establish or license another Paisano’s Pizza within this defined territory during the term of the agreement, this protection does not extend to all types of operations or distribution channels.

Despite the existence of a Designated Territory, franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, and brands or distribution channels controlled by the franchisor. For example, non-traditional locations like airports, schools, or ghost kitchens within the territory are not protected, and the franchisor may operate or license others in those locations.

Competitors

Below are some of

Paisano's Pizza

key competitors in the

Pizza

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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Gross Profit
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EBITDA
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30

New
+
30%
30%

$40,000

$378,000

$799,000

n.a.

$1,330,000

$xxx,xxx

69.1%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Competitors

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$145,000 - $282,000

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-4%
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Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
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Franchisees

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3
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n.a.
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Investment

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$347,000 - $677,000

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Chanticlear Pizza is a pizza restaurant franchise offering multiple crust styles, specialty pizzas, and related items, serving neighborhood diners in the Twin Cities region, and known for decades of local heritage, thin-crust favorites, delivery convenience, and community-focused operations.

Franchisees

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10
+
-9%
-9%
Investment

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$247,000 - $326,000

Bellacino's

Bellacino's is a fast-casual restaurant franchise offering pizza, grinders, and related menu items, serving families, workers, and students, and known for dough and bread made from scratch daily, oven-baked sandwiches, and a comfortable neighborhood dining experience.

Franchisees

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46
+
-2%
-2%
Investment

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$311,000 - $477,000

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