Own a giordano's Franchise
Join the legendary giordanos family and bring authentic Chicago deep dish pizza to your community. A proven brand with 50+ years of success.
Franchise Benefits
When you partner with giordanos, you're not just opening a restaurant — you're joining a legacy. Here's what makes our franchise program stand out.
Iconic Brand Recognition
Leverage 50+ years of brand equity. The giordano's name is synonymous with the world's best deep dish pizza — your customers already know and love us.
Comprehensive Training
Our 8-week intensive training program covers every aspect of operations, from our legendary pizza recipes to staff management, customer service, and financials.
Ongoing Support
Dedicated franchise business consultants, regular field visits, 24/7 operations hotline, and access to our franchisee community network ensure you're never alone.
National Marketing
Benefit from national advertising campaigns, social media presence, SEO support, and proven local marketing playbooks to drive customers to your location.
Supply Chain Network
Access our established supplier relationships and preferred pricing on premium ingredients. We've done the legwork so you receive consistent quality at competitive costs.
Proven ROI Model
Our franchisees see average first-year revenue exceeding $1.2M with strong unit economics. A tested business model built for sustainable, long-term profitability.
Investment Requirements
Choose the franchise model that fits your vision and market. All tiers include our full support system and access to the giordanos pizza brand.
Total investment starting from
- Franchise fee: $35,000
- Counter-service format
- Up to 1,500 sq ft location
- Limited menu (pizza + drinks)
- 4-week training program
- Online ordering integration
- 6% royalty on gross sales
Total investment starting from
- Franchise fee: $50,000
- Full dine-in experience
- 2,500–4,000 sq ft location
- Complete giordano's menu
- 8-week training program
- Dine-in, delivery & catering
- 5.5% royalty on gross sales
Total investment starting from
- Franchise fee: $40K per unit
- 3–10 unit development deal
- Exclusive territory rights
- Full restaurant menu + catering
- 10-week advanced training
- Dedicated regional support team
- 5% royalty on gross sales
All figures are estimates. Final investment amounts vary by location, market conditions, and build-out requirements. Contact us for a detailed breakdown.
Your Path to Ownership
Our streamlined franchise process is designed to get your giordanos pizza location open as efficiently as possible.
Submit Your Inquiry
Complete our franchise inquiry form with your background, preferred location, and investment range. Our team reviews every application within 3 business days.
Discovery Call & Meeting
A one-on-one call with our franchise development team, followed by an in-person Discovery Day at our Matteson, IL headquarters to meet the team and experience the brand.
Review FDD & Sign Agreement
Receive and review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Work with your attorney and financial advisor. Once aligned, sign your franchise agreement and pay the initial fee.
Site Selection & Build-Out
Our real estate team assists with site analysis, lease negotiation, and location approval. Our construction team provides detailed build-out specifications and vendor introductions.
Training & Grand Opening
Complete our comprehensive training program. Our grand opening team will be on-site for your first two weeks to ensure a successful, memorable launch day and beyond.
Franchise FAQ
While prior restaurant experience is beneficial, it's not required. Our comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with all the skills you need — from pizza-making techniques to staff management and financial operations. We look for candidates with strong business acumen, leadership qualities, and a passion for the giordano's brand.
The typical timeline from submitting your franchise inquiry to grand opening is 9–14 months. This includes the application and approval process (1–2 months), site selection and lease negotiation (2–4 months), build-out construction (3–5 months), and training (1–2 months). We work diligently to streamline every step of the process.
Ongoing fees include a royalty rate of 5–6% of gross sales (depending on your franchise tier), a marketing fund contribution of 2% of gross sales, and a technology fee of approximately $500/month for our POS and ordering systems. These fees cover continuous brand development, national advertising, and technology platform maintenance.
Absolutely. We actively encourage multi-unit ownership through our Area Development program. After successfully operating your first location for a minimum of 12 months, you become eligible to open additional units. Multi-unit developers receive exclusive territorial rights, reduced franchise fees, and a dedicated multi-unit support team.
We have established relationships with SBA-approved lenders and franchise-specific financing partners who understand our business model. Many franchisees use a combination of SBA 7(a) loans, ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups) using retirement funds, and conventional commercial loans. Our franchise development team can connect you with preferred lenders upon approval.
We have franchise opportunities available across the United States, with high-priority markets currently in the Southeast, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Mountain States. We evaluate each market individually based on demographics, competition analysis, and real estate availability. Submit your inquiry to learn about specific territory availability in your desired location.
Franchise Inquiry
Ready to own a giordano's franchise? Fill out the form below and our franchise development team will contact you within 2 business days.