Franchise Opportunity

Own a Pequod's pizza Franchise

Bring the legendary pequod's pizza deep dish experience to your city. Join a proven brand with decades of passionate craftsmanship and a loyal fan base across the United States.

40+ Years of Legacy
25+ Franchise Locations
98% Satisfaction Rate
$1.2M Avg. Annual Revenue

Franchise Benefits with Pequods

When you join the pequods pizza family, you gain more than a brand — you gain a complete business ecosystem designed for your success.

Iconic Brand Recognition

Leverage decades of brand equity and a fiercely loyal customer base that knows and loves Pequod's pizza across the United States and beyond.

Comprehensive Training

From dough preparation to customer service excellence, our immersive training program covers every aspect of running a successful pequods pizza location.

Ongoing Support

Our dedicated franchise support team is with you every step of the way — from grand opening through year-round operational guidance and marketing support.

Exclusive Supply Chain

Access our vetted supplier network for premium, consistent ingredients at competitive pricing — the same quality that built our legendary reputation.

Marketing & Advertising

Benefit from national campaigns, social media strategy, local market support, and professionally designed materials that drive traffic to your location.

Proven Profitability

Our franchisees benefit from a time-tested business model with strong average unit volumes and a passionate customer base that keeps coming back.

Choose Your Pequods Pizza Model

We offer flexible franchise models to match your market, goals, and investment capacity. Each comes with the full Pequod's pizza brand support and training.

Express

Counter Service

$180K–$320K

Perfect for high-traffic locations like food courts, airports, and urban corridors. Streamlined menu, smaller footprint.

  • 400–800 sq ft footprint
  • Core pizza menu
  • 2-week training program
  • Full brand licensing
  • POS system included
  • Marketing starter kit
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Premium

Multi-Unit Operator

$800K–$1.5M+

For seasoned restaurateurs ready to own 3+ units. Exclusive territory rights and enhanced royalty structures.

  • Exclusive territory rights
  • Reduced royalty fees
  • 6-week leadership training
  • Priority site selection
  • Direct C-suite access
  • Custom marketing plans
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Included in All Investment Tiers

Franchise fee: $45,000
Royalty: 6% of gross sales
Marketing fund: 2% of sales
Site selection assistance
Secret recipe licensing
Ongoing operations manual

Your Path to Owning a Pequod's Pizza

From first inquiry to grand opening, our streamlined franchise process is designed to get you operating your own pequods pizza location efficiently and confidently.

Submit Your Inquiry

Complete the franchise inquiry form below with your background, preferred location, and investment capacity. Our team reviews every application thoroughly.

Discovery Call & Review

A franchise development specialist will contact you within 5 business days to discuss your goals, answer questions, and evaluate mutual fit.

Franchise Disclosure Document

Receive and review our FDD. We encourage candidates to consult legal and financial advisors during this 14-day review period.

Site Selection & Build-Out

Our real estate team assists with location scouting. Once approved, construction and design teams build your location to Pequod's pizza standards.

Training & Grand Opening

Complete your intensive training program at our Chicago flagship. Then we deploy our grand opening team to ensure your launch is a success.

Pequod's pizza franchise kitchen preparation showing deep dish pizza craftsmanship

Hear From Our Franchise Partners

"Joining Pequod's pizza was the best business decision I've made. The support team is incredible — they were there for every challenge, especially during our first month."

Marcus T., franchise owner in Nashville
Marcus T.
Nashville, TN — 3 years

"The pequod's pizza brand practically sells itself. Customers already know and love it. My location became profitable in month eight — far ahead of projections."

Diane K., franchise owner in Denver
Diane K.
Denver, CO — 5 years

"I now operate two pequods pizza locations and plan to open a third. The multi-unit model with exclusive territory gives you real competitive protection in your market."

Ray S., multi-unit franchise operator in Dallas
Ray S.
Dallas, TX — 7 years

Ready to write your own success story?

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Franchise Inquiry Form

Fill out the form below and a Pequod's pizza franchise development specialist will reach out to you within 5 business days.

Why Pequod's pizza?

Join a brand with over 40 years of authentic Chicago deep dish heritage and an unwavering commitment to franchisee success.


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Available Markets Are Filling Fast

Territory exclusivity is granted on a first-come basis. Submit your inquiry today and secure your preferred market.

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