Westside Pizza is a pizza franchise offering dine-in, delivery and carry-out pizza, wings and salads, serving families and local communities, and known for modern systems, flexible formats, low startup investment and community-centric brand.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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31
+
3%
3%
Franchise fee
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$30,000
Investment
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$207,000 - $560,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$761,000
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n.a.
n.a.
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Westside Pizza is a fast-casual pizza franchise founded in 1996 in Colville, Washington. The company later moved its headquarters to Boise, Idaho. Westside Pizza built its reputation on fresh dough, quality ingredients, and a simple promise to customers: “It’s all about the pizza.”
The brand began franchising in 2006 and has expanded across the western United States. It operates in states such as Washington, Idaho, California, Utah, and Texas.
Westside Pizza differentiates itself with a franchisee-friendly culture and a streamlined fee structure. The brand emphasizes consistent quality, community involvement, and strong unit-level economics. Its focus on handcrafted pizza, fast service, and local-market flexibility helps it stand out from larger, more rigid national chains.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Westside Pizza franchise is
$207,000 - $560,000.
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
$30,000
Travel and Living Expenses during Training
Approx. $1,000 to $3,000
Real Estate Improvements; Fixtures
Approx. $35,000 to $225,000
Rent
$7,500 to $37,500
POS System, Hardware and Software
Approx. $12,000
Bookkeeping and Fran Metrics
$435
Equipment and Small Wares
Approx. $75,000 to $175,000
Initial Inventory and Supplies
Approx. $12,000 to $15,000
Grand Opening Marketing
$10,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs
Approx. $5,000 to $10,000
Signage
Approx. $7,000 to $16,000
Printing
Approx. $2,500 to $6,000
Additional Funds
$10,000 to $20,000
Total
Approx. $207,435 to $559,935
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000
Travel and Living Expenses during Training
Approx. $1,000 to $3,000
Real Estate Improvements; Fixtures
Approx. $35,000 to $225,000
Rent
$7,500 to $37,500
POS System, Hardware and Software
Approx. $12,000
Bookkeeping and Fran Metrics
$435
Equipment and Small Wares
Approx. $75,000 to $175,000
Initial Inventory and Supplies
Approx. $12,000 to $15,000
Grand Opening Marketing
$10,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs
Approx. $5,000 to $10,000
Signage
Approx. $7,000 to $16,000
Printing
Approx. $2,500 to $6,000
Additional Funds
$10,000 to $20,000
Total
Approx. $207,435 to $559,935
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Westside Pizza's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Westside Pizza had 36 total units in 2024, of which 31 were franchised-owned and 5 company-owned.
Westside Pizza® offers a structured training program for its franchisees, covering various stages of the franchise relationship. Here’s a breakdown of the training provided by the franchisor:
Initial Training Program The franchisor requires the majority owner, operating principal, and designated managers to attend and successfully complete a training program lasting approximately 7 to 12 days. This training includes instruction in food preparation, daily operations, record keeping, marketing, customer service, and systems management. Successful completion is mandatory 30 days before the store opening and is assessed based on demonstrated competency.
Opening Assistance Training For the first store opening, the franchisor sends a representative to assist on-site for seven days. For subsequent stores, the assistance period is reduced to a minimum of three days. The franchisee bears all associated costs for travel, food, lodging, and wages.
Replacement and Successor Training If there is a new majority owner or operating principal, they must complete the same initial training within 30 days of appointment. This training costs $60 per person per hour, with additional expenses for travel, lodging, and food.
Territory Protection
Westside Pizza® does not offer exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. Instead, franchisees are granted a partially protected trade area, typically defined by specific ZIP codes listed in the franchise agreement.
This means franchisees may still face competition from other Westside Pizza units, company-owned outlets, or different distribution channels within or near their trade area.
The franchisor retains the right to operate or license other businesses in various venues such as malls, universities, and military bases, even within a franchisee’s general vicinity. Moreover, if a franchisee's location is in a high-density area or a city with a population over 20,000, no trade area protection is provided.
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