About Tandoori Pizza Franchise
Tandoori Pizza is a restaurant franchise that fuses the beloved American pizza format with the bold spices and flavors of Indian cuisine.
The brand creates a unique dining experience by offering pizzas topped with tandoori chicken, paneer, chutney, and other South Asian inspired ingredients alongside traditional favorites.
Tandoori Pizza has been franchising since 2023.
Tandoori Pizza Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$374K
Average Investment
$516K
Maximum Investment
$659K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Greater of 6.5% of Gross Sales of the Tandoori Pizza Restaurant or $600 of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1.5% of Gross Sales (can increase up to 2.5%) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $373,675 – $659,300 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $374K–$659K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Greater of 6.5% of Gross Sales of the Tandoori Pizza Restaurant or $600) and marketing fee (1.5% of Gross Sales (can increase up to 2.5%)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Utility Deposits, Fees & Licenses | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Pre-Construction Cost (Architect, Plans, Permits) | $12,500 | $20,000 |
| Leasehold/Construction | $150,000 | $250,000 |
| Exterior Signage | $2,500 | $15,000 |
| POS System and Software; Back Office Computer, Printer and Related Hardware and Software; Sound System; Televisions | $16,925 | $23,300 |
| Equipment/Smallwares, Hood, Interior Signage, Graphics & Art | $75,000 | $125,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $12,000 | $25,500 |
| Opening Inventory | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| Beer & Wine/Liquor License Costs | $750 | $31,500 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Franchised Location (Lease Deposit and First 3 Months’ Rent) | $32,000 | $60,000 |
| Insurance - Liability & Workers’ compensation (initial deposit) | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Legal Fees/Organizational Expenses | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Training Expenses | $5,500 | $10,000 |
| ADDITIONAL FUNDS (3 months) | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit plus 1.5% interest per month (18% per year), not exceeding the maximum legal rate, which is currently 10% in California. Payable only if audit shows an understatement of 3% or more of Gross Sales. |
| Local Advertising | Currently, 1% of Gross Sales (can increase up to 3%) |
| Cooperative Advertising | As determined by each Co-Op Advertising Region; but not to exceed 2% of Gross Sales. |
| Late Charge | $200 plus 1-1/2% on the amount outstanding per month (currently 10% annually in California) |
| Pre-Opening Additional Initial Training Fee | $3,000 per additional trainee plus out-of-pocket expenses |
| Post-Opening Initial Training Fee | $5,000 for each employee plus out-of-pocket expenses |
| Post-Opening Additional/Remedial Training Program Daily Fee | $500 per day for each employee plus out-of-pocket expenses |
| Post-Opening On-Site Assistance | No charge for first restaurant; then, $500 per person, per day plus out-of-pocket expenses |
| Consultation Fee | Currently $500 per day |
| Inspection Fee | $500 per re-inspection |
| Insurance | Amount of unpaid premiums and our out of pocket costs |
| Non-Cash Payment System | All costs associated with non-cash payment systems |
| Default Reimbursement | Our costs and expenses from your default |
| Interim Management Fee | To be determined |
| Renewal Fee (Area Development Agreement) | $15,000 |
| Gross-Up Fees | Varies with circumstances |
| New Product and Supplier Testing | Actual cost of inspection and testing; $1,000 deposit |
| Post-Termination Gross Sales Fee | 6% of all revenue derived from the operation of the Competitive Business. |
| Relocation Fee | $2,500 |
| Franchise Conference Fee | $500 |
| Sanitation and Food Safety Audits | Cost of the inspection. |
| Reimbursement for Payments Made to Approved Suppliers | Varies |
| Private Offering Fee (Franchise Agreement and Area Development Agreement) | $10,000 or such greater amount as is necessary to reimburse us for our reasonable costs and expenses with reviewing the proposed offering. |
| Relocation Assessment | An amount equal to the Royalty Fees you paid for your original Tandoori Pizza Restaurant during the last preceding calendar year plus an additional 10%. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 10-21 classroom hours and 18-44 on-the-job hours |
| Classroom Training | 10-21 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 18-44 hours |
| Training Location | Company-Owned Tandoori Pizza Restaurant (Dublin, CA), your Franchised Location or Virtual Communications Platform |
| Additional Training | Additional Initial Training Programs and Post-Opening Additional/Remedial Training Programs are available upon request or may be required by the franchisor, with associated fees and expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | 3 mile radius |
| Description | You will be granted a protected territory (“Protected Area”) within a 3 mile radius from your Tandoori Pizza Restaurant. The size is determined by demographics, population, income levels, retail tenants, road visibility, traffic patterns, and proximity of other Tandoori Pizza Restaurants or competitors. Within this protected area, the franchisor will not own, operate, sell, or issue a franchise to another franchisee, provided you are not in default. However, the franchisor reserves the right to operate other businesses, sell products through other channels (including online), and operate Tandoori Pizza Restaurants at Non-Traditional Venues within or outside the Protected Area without compensation to you. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Compliance with all obligations, renovation/modernization to current standards, no more than 3 material defaults in 18 months, satisfaction of current qualifications and training, signing a general release, paying a renewal fee, and signing the then-current Renewal Franchise Agreement. Royalty and advertising fees will be at rates applicable to new franchisees. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Proposed transferee must qualify, successfully complete initial training, sign the then-current Franchise Agreement (for the remaining term), be in good standing, sign a general release, and pay the transfer fee. All other existing Franchise Agreements must be concurrently assigned to the same assignee if signed under an Area Development Agreement. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for material default, including but not limited to bankruptcy, abandonment, unapproved transfers, repeated defaults, misrepresentations, health/safety violations, trademark misuse, felony conviction, failure to pay overdue amounts, failure to meet site selection/opening requirements, false books/records, unauthorized use of trade secrets, failure to purchase inventory, purchasing from non-approved suppliers, selling unauthorized products, and abusive language. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, you and your owners are prohibited from diverting customers or having an interest in a competitive business. After termination or expiration, for 2 years, you cannot own or have an interest in a competitive business at the franchised location or within 20 miles of any Tandoori Pizza Restaurant or the franchised location. Violation of the post-term covenant requires payment of 8% of gross sales from the competitive business during the 2-year period. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must designate a Principal Owner who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Tandoori Pizza Restaurant. The Principal Owner must own a minimum of a 10% ownership interest in Franchisee and devote full time to the restaurant. A Restaurant Manager is also required to supervise operations in the Principal Owner's absence. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase all Tandoori Pizza Branded Products, Tandoori Pizza Proprietary Products, and designated Non-Proprietary Products from Approved Suppliers. Our affiliate, TP, is the sole Approved Supplier for spice mixes, marinades, sauces, dough, cheese, and logoed to-go ware. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may only use suppliers that we have accepted and approved. We may update our list of Approved Suppliers from time to time. You must purchase your opening inventory from our affiliate and Approved Suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Our affiliate, TP, will derive a profit from sales to franchisees. Franchisor or its Affiliates may receive rebates or allowances from certain Approved Suppliers based on aggregate volume, which will be included in Franchisor’s general revenue and used for various purposes including ongoing programs, education, marketing, advertising, seminars, and administrative expenses. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Tandoori Pizza Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Tandoori Pizza 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.
Tandoori Pizza 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.
Tandoori Pizza Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordTandoori Pizza 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.
Tandoori Pizza System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Tandoori Pizza currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-929
Total Assets
$129K
Audited by LWA LLP for year ending December 31.
Tandoori Pizza Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Tandoori Pizza franchise ranges from $373,675 to $659,300, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Tandoori Pizza charges a royalty fee of Greater of 6.5% of Gross Sales of the Tandoori Pizza Restaurant or $600 of gross sales, plus a 1.5% of Gross Sales (can increase up to 2.5%) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Tandoori 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 Tandoori Pizza to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Tandoori Pizza 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.
Tandoori Pizza has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $373,675-$659,300, a Greater of 6.5% of Gross Sales of the Tandoori Pizza Restaurant or $600 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 $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $373,675 to $659,300 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $15,000 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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