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Rosati’s Pizza Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Italian restaurant franchise serving authentic Chicago-style pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches, offering a taste of traditional Italian cuisine.

Rosati’s Pizza Enterprises Inc. is a distinguished American pizzeria celebrated for its delicious Chicago-style pizza.

The history of Rosati’s Pizza dates back to 1964, when Saverio Rosati established a modest Chicago restaurant offering genuine Italian cuisine.

Based in Elgin, Illinois, Rosati’s has built a strong reputation for its flavorful pizzas and a varied menu that includes sandwiches, salads, desserts, pasta dishes, and an enticing selection of sides such as French fries, mushrooms, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and breadsticks.

In 2006, Rosati’s Pizza began franchising, expanding its footprint across the United States.  Rosati's commitment to using high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes has solidified its position as a favorite among pizza lovers.

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 $35,000
Lease Deposit and Rent (First 3 Months) $10,000 - $40,000
Leasehold Improvements $100,000 - $600,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $100,000 - $500,000
Signage $5,000 - $25,000
Opening Inventory and Supplies $10,000 - $30,000
Grand Opening Advertising $0 - $10,000
Training Expense $5,000 - $30,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs $10,000 - $30,000
Additional Funds – 12 months $15,000 - $150,000
Computer Hardware & Software $22,000 - $35,000
TOTAL $312,000 - $1,485,000

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Rosati’s Pizza
2006
48
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$312,000

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2018
73
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$290,000

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$551,000

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2013
5
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$734,000

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2022
3
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$406,000

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1990
60
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1987
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1998
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Training 

Rosati’s Pizza ensures its franchisees are thoroughly prepared with essential knowledge and skills through a robust training program:

Initial Training: Franchisees and their managers undergo a comprehensive initial training program designed to equip them with the operational know-how necessary to run a Rosati’s restaurant. This training is mandatory and must be completed successfully to ensure consistency with the brand's standards and procedures.

Ongoing Training: To maintain high standards, the franchisor periodically mandates ongoing training for franchisees, their managers, and staff. This could include various courses, webinars, or education programs provided by designated third parties, ensuring continuous development and adaptation to industry changes.

Refresher Training: Franchisees are required to participate in refresher training sessions, which may last up to five days annually. These sessions are crucial for staying updated with industry trends and maintaining adherence to the latest brand standards.

Conventions: Franchisees are also encouraged to attend national business conventions. These events offer valuable opportunities for networking, staying informed about industry developments, and gaining insights into the brand’s strategic direction.

Territory Protection

Franchisees are required to operate their restaurant from a single, franchisor-approved location. Upon approval, they are granted a "Protected Area."

The Protected Area covers a geographical radius of 5 miles, measured by road, from the restaurant's front door. In urban settings, the Protected Area extends up to 2 miles, measured by road, from the restaurant's front door.

However, it’s essential to understand that while franchisees benefit from a specific location and a Protected Area, they do not receive exclusive rights to the Development Area. As a result, other Rosati’s Pizza restaurants may deliver food to customers within a franchisee's Protected Area.

Number of units

2025
Franchised units

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Company-owned units

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Total units

64

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