About Fox's Pizza Den Franchise
Fox's Pizza Den is a neighborhood pizza franchise that has been in operation since 1974, offering a menu of pizzas, wedgies, salads, hoagies, and other sandwiches for pickup and delivery.
The brand has built a reputation over five decades for delivering quality pizza and Italian American fare to communities across the country.
The initial franchise fee is $15,000.
Fox's Pizza Den Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$108K
Average Investment
$176K
Maximum Investment
$244K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | $400 per month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1.5% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $107,800 – $244,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $108K–$244K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty ($400 per month) and marketing fee (1.5% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Initial Training | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Site Consulting Fee | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Lease & Utilities deposits | $800 | $1,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $40,000 | $125,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $5,000 | $7,000 |
| Signage | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $500 | $5,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $11,000 | $14,500 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Advertising | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| Computer System | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Proprietary Items | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $2,750 | $3,500 |
| Operating Expenses – 3 months | $5,250 | $6,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 for transfer to a new franchisee; $1,000 for transfer to an existing franchisee |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $0 (reserves the right to impose a fee for new or improved technology) |
| Audit Fee | Costs of examination plus related expenses (if understatement by 2% or more) |
| Regional Advertising Cooperative | As determined by cooperative |
| Late Charge | 5% of amount past due |
| Overdue Amounts Interest Charge | 18% per annum from due date, or maximum allowed by law. |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | $50 per violation |
| Additional Training Fee | $500 per person per day plus costs of travel, room and board |
| Interim Management Support Fee | Our then-current per diem rate for on-site management, plus expenses. Our current rate is 20% of Gross Sales, plus travel and other expenses. |
| Testing or Supplier Approval Fee | Our costs and expenses of inspection and testing of a proposed item or vendor. |
| Audit and Quality Review Services | Actual Costs |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $500 per incident. |
| POS/Software/Applications Fees | Varies. |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs |
| Reimbursement of Cost and Expenses for Non-compliance | Actual costs and expenses, plus additional 10% administrative fee. |
| Reimbursement of legal fees and expenses | Our costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, incurred for your failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply in any way with the Franchise Agreement. |
| Insurance | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations plus additional 10% administrative fee. |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 10 hours per day for 7 days |
| Classroom Training | 0 |
| On-the-Job Training | 70 |
| Training Location | At your retail store |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may offer or require additional training programs, including annual business meetings or conferences, for which a reasonable fee may be imposed. Additional training costs are $500 per day per trainer plus travel, room, and board. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Limited protected territory |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Determined on an individual basis taking into account minimum numbers of households, average home prices, and household incomes. |
| Description | The territory will be defined and attached to the Franchise Agreement as Attachment 3, after the franchisee identifies and the franchisor approves the specific location. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | five (5) years |
| Renewal Term | one additional term of five (5) years |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must be in full compliance with the agreement, have no more than three (3) events of default during the current term, provide six months' written notice, execute a new franchise agreement, pay the renewal fee, have the right to occupy the premises or relocate with approval, remodel the business to current standards, execute a general release, and comply with current qualifications and training requirements. |
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Conditions for franchisor approval include: franchisor's decision not to exercise right of first refusal; transferee meeting current franchisee standards; transferee signing current franchise agreement (which may have different terms); transferee and general manager completing initial training; all amounts owed to franchisor and third-party creditors paid; franchisee and transferee signing a general release; franchisee subordinating claims against transferee to franchisor; franchisee indemnifying franchisor for 1 year post-transfer; franchisor approval of material transfer terms; and landlord's consent to lease assignment. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate the agreement for various defaults, including insolvency, bankruptcy, falsifying reports, ceasing operations for 5 days or more (unless due to casualty and relocation is pursued), loss of premises possession (unless due to casualty and relocation is pursued), failure to restore operations within 120 days after casualty, failure to comply with laws/regulations (including taxes), lease defaults, insurance non-compliance, unauthorized transfers, failure to transfer upon death/disability, misrepresentation in application, felony conviction or crime damaging goodwill, adverse judgment in fraud/racketeering cases, maintaining false books, creating public health/safety danger, refusing inspection/audit, unauthorized use of intellectual property, non-competition covenant violations, three or more defaults during the term, two or more insufficient funds incidents within 12 months, or termination without cause. |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee may not divert customers to competitors, participate in any competing restaurant or eatery business, or perform any act injurious to the franchisor's goodwill. After termination or expiration, for 24 months, the franchisee may not divert customers or participate in any competing restaurant or eatery business within 25 miles of their former location or any other Fox’s Pizza Den location, or perform any act injurious to the franchisor's goodwill. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee is required to personally supervise the Fox’s Pizza Den outlet. You may appoint a General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of your Fox’s Pizza Den outlet, but you must remain active in overseeing the Franchised Business. Your general manager can either be you or someone appointed by you who is acceptable to us. Your general manager must successfully complete our Initial Management Training Program and all other training courses we require. Your general manager must devote full time to the job and cannot have an interest or business relationship with any of our competitors. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all equipment, fixtures, furnishings, ingredients, supplies, and services, including computer systems and certain software, from designated suppliers or in accordance with franchisor specifications. Proprietary ingredients for pizza and other menu items must be purchased from Fox’s Pizza Distribution, Inc., and branded clothing for employee uniforms from Fancy Fox, LLC. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor maintains written lists of approved items and designated suppliers, which are updated periodically. The franchisor reserves the right to be the designated supplier for proprietary marinades and sauces in the future. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $100,784 in revenue from other franchisee purchases from Pepsi products suppliers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing, nor does it guarantee any note, lease, or obligation on behalf of the franchisee. |
Fox's Pizza Den Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Fox's Pizza Den does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Fox's Pizza Den does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Fox's Pizza Den Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordFox's Pizza Den has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Fox's Pizza Den System Growth
Total Units
198
Franchised
198
Company-Owned
0
Fox's Pizza Den currently operates 198 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 11 | 202 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | 201 |
| 2022 | 11 | 14 | 198 |
Transfers: 16 | Closures: 14
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.2M
Net Income
$341K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Audited by Myers, Patsy & Associates, LLC for year ending June 30.
Fox's Pizza Den Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Fox's Pizza Den franchise ranges from $107,800 to $244,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $15,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Fox's Pizza Den charges a royalty fee of $400 per month of gross sales, plus a 1.5% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Fox's Pizza Den Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Fox's Pizza Den to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Fox's Pizza Den does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Fox's Pizza Den has been franchising since 1974. The FDD shows an investment range of $107,800-$244,000, a $400 per month royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $15,000 and the total investment ranges from $107,800 to $244,000 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $26,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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