About Freshslice Pizza Franchise
Freshslice Pizza is a pizza restaurant franchise offering dine in, carry out, and delivery service with a focus on fresh, reasonably priced pizza and related menu items.
The brand began franchising in the United States in 2023 through Freshslice Holdings Ltd., bringing its established pizza concept to new markets with a model built around quality ingredients and accessible pricing.
The initial franchise fee is $55,000.
Freshslice Pizza Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$235K
Average Investment
$373K
Maximum Investment
$511K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 10% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales (if Gross Sales are less than system-wide average) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $235,490 – $510,950 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $235K–$511K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (10% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales (if Gross Sales are less than system-wide average)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| License Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Training Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Site Analysis & Lease Negotiation Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Administration Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Consulting and Inspection Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Lease Admin Charge (if required by landlord or landlord’s lawyer) | $250 | $10,000 |
| Leasing of Premises (per month) | $2,500 | $14,000 |
| Travel, Lodging, Food and Auto Rental for Training | $250 | $3,500 |
| Deposit for Lease | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Equipment, fixtures, and leasehold improvements | $113,000 | $308,000 |
| Signage | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| POS system | $5,940 | $7,000 |
| POS fee (3 months) | $750 | $750 |
| Inventory and Supplies | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Insurance | $800 | $1,200 |
| Licenses | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Utilities | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Grand opening | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Professional Fees (lawyers, accountants, business advisors) | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Additional funds—3 months | $12,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $55,000 (then-current initial fee) + reasonable costs and expenses to evaluate and process the transfer + 10% of sale price if sold less than 2 years after opening. |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 - $5,000 per year |
| Technology Fee | $250/month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit and inspection, plus any reasonable accounting and legal expenses |
| Extension of Time Fee | $5,000 |
| Extra training for Franchisee (if required) | Variable; current charge is $800/day |
| Quality Assurance Fee | 12% of the price of all goods and services purchased from or through us, our affiliates, or designated vendors |
| Interest on Overdue Amounts | 10% per annum |
| Costs and Legal Fees | Will vary under the circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under the circumstances |
| Inventory and Supplies | Variable, depending on required volumes and current pricing |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 3 days of on-the-job evaluation (OJE), approximately 90 hours of initial management training, and up to 96 hours of on-site training and support. |
| Classroom Training | 24 |
| On-the-Job Training | 96 |
| Training Location | Vancouver, B.C. Canada; or online |
| Additional Training | We will provide additional assistance and training to you and your employees upon your request or as we may require if we deem it necessary to instruct you and your employees with regard to new procedures or programs which we deem important to the operation of your Freshslice Pizza Business. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive with Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Territory |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | 0.6-mile radius |
| Description | You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution of competitive brands that we control. However, subject to our reserved rights described further below, we will grant you right of first refusal for the area within a 0.6-mile radius from the address of your Freshslice Pizza Business (the “ROFR Territory”). If we elect to open or franchise another Freshslice location within the ROFR Territory, we will notify you and you will have three days to exercise the option to purchase such additional location. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | The initial term will expire on the expiration of the initial term of your lease of the Premises, or the earlier termination of the lease. |
| Renewal Term | one additional term equal to the renewal or extension term of the lease for the Premises |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 - $5,000 per year |
| Renewal Conditions | Modernize and refurbish Premises to current standards; not be in default; reimburse our expenses; pay renewal fee; execute a general release (subject to state law); sign out then-current form of franchise agreement which may have materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | The then-current initial fee charged to new franchisees (currently $55,000) is due from the buyer when a location is sold to a new franchisee. In addition, our reasonable costs and expenses to evaluate and process the transfer are payable by the seller, plus 10% of sale price if location if sold less than 2 years after opening. |
| Transfer Conditions | We may in our discretion condition consent on: transferee meets our then current requirements for new franchisees, and is not involved in similar business; you have operated the Franchised Business for at least 2 years; we have received copies of proposed transfer documentation; you are not in default; landlord consent obtained if required; all debts are of the Franchised Business are paid before or upon transfer; you sign a release (subject to state law); transferee signs our then-current form of franchise agreement, which may provide for different terms, including higher fees, and all other related documents, including personal guarantees, or at our election signs an assumption of the Franchise Agreement with an extension of term; the proposed transferee completes training & development to our satisfaction; debt service of transferee meets our approval; and the proposed transferee paying us a transfer fee equal to an initial franchise fee, plus our estimated fees and expenses in processing application fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Failure to cure a non-payment default within 15 days after written notice; or failure to cure non-compliance with any other obligation within 30 days after written notice of default. Prior to a termination becoming effective for these defaults, you will be given 90 days to sell your franchise. Non-curable defaults include three or more curable defaults within 12 months, failure to commence operation by scheduled date, business closed for 3 consecutive days or 5 in 30 days, failure to assign after death/disability, insolvency, unauthorized assignment, loss of possession, judgment against franchisee, injunction from operating, failure to rectify government order, failure to complete training, offenses harming goodwill, repudiation of agreement. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of this Agreement and for 24 months after expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Non-Compete Details | No direct or indirect competition with the System, and no involvement or financial concern or interest in any competitive business, subject to state law. After termination/expiration: no direct or indirect competition with the System or any system owned by us or our affiliates, and no involvement or financial concern or interest in any competitive business, at the Premises, or within 5 miles of the Premises or within 5 miles of the location of another System restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | We require all of your owners (regardless of ownership percentage) to participate personally in the direct operation of your Freshslice Pizza Business on a full-time basis. Such owners must devote their full time, attention and effort to the Franchise business and must cooperate with the District Manager in ensuring that they and all employees are following the System. “Full-time” means regular, ongoing involvement equivalent to no less than 40 hours per week of operational oversight. Failure by the owners to meet this full-time operating standard is a default and may result in the imposition of the Quality Assurance Fee. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase all products, including all items used in your Freshslice Pizza Business, including without limitation, all raw or prepared or proprietary food products, ingredients, inventory and all restaurant accessories, supplies, promotional materials, clothing, hats and kitchen equipment (including without limitation, containers, dishes, glassware, take-out materials, cutlery, furniture, napkins, placemats and uniforms) only from us or from sources, manufacturers or suppliers approved or designated in writing by us. |
| Supply Restrictions | Our affiliate, A&M, manufactures the dough used by all Freshslice Pizza Businesses and sells the finished dough to a third-party distributor, who then resells the dough and other standard products to Freshslice franchisees. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor and affiliates reserve the right to earn a profit; currently no revenue from sales to franchisees as there are no franchisees yet. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We and our affiliates do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or other obligations. We do not receive any benefit, monetary or otherwise, from any recommended lender. We have not in the past and have no present or future intention to sell, assign or discount to any third party, in whole or in part, any note, contract or other instrument signed by you. |
Freshslice Pizza Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$920K
Sample Size
123 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Freshslice Pizza Litigation & Risk Flags
14 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Freshslice Pizza System Growth
Total Units
129
Franchised
127
Company-Owned
2
Freshslice Pizza currently operates 127 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 68 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 | 87 |
| 2024 | 41 | 1 | 127 |
Transfers: 21 | Closures: 4
State Registrations
Registered in 20 states: CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$17K
Net Income
$17K
Total Assets
$245K
Audited by BRANTLEY JANSON Certified Public Accountants for year ending December 31.
Freshslice Pizza Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Freshslice Pizza franchise ranges from $235,490 to $510,950, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $55,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Freshslice Pizza charges a royalty fee of 10% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales (if Gross Sales are less than system-wide average) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Freshslice Pizza 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 Freshslice Pizza to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Freshslice Pizza franchise owners report average revenue of $920K. This is based on a sample of 123 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Freshslice Pizza has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $235,490-$510,950, a 10% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 14 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $55,000 and the total investment ranges from $235,490 to $510,950 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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