Franchise Opportunity

Own a Pizza World Franchise

Join America's most franchisee-friendly pizza company. Low startup costs, the industry's lowest royalty rate, and a gourmet product that keeps customers coming back. Since 1996.

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$43B
Pizza Industry Size
2.75%
Royalty — Industry's Lowest
29+
Years in Business
12+
Locations & Growing
The Opportunity

Why Pizza World?

Because it's all about your bottom line. We built Pizza World to be the most franchise-friendly brand in the industry. Low overhead. Premium product. Real support.

Pizza World Gourmet Pizza

Built for Franchise Owners

  • Standard store startup: $138K – $286K
  • C-Store concept available from just $92K
  • SBA Approved — bank financing available
  • Only 2.75% royalty — the industry's lowest
  • Virtual training program + 2 weeks hands-on at a live store
  • Ongoing virtual training platform for all new employees
  • Turnkey store package — we handle the buildout specs
  • Proprietary POS system with online ordering built in
  • Full marketing support — menus, postcards, social media toolkit
  • Real gourmet product — 19+ specialty pizzas from around the world
  • Simple operations — minimal waste, reasonable labor costs
The Menu

More Than Just Pizza

Salads, wings, subs, pasta, calzones, and more — a full menu that drives repeat business and higher average tickets.

Gourmet Pizza

19 Gourmet Pizzas

Wings

World Famous Wings

Subs

Baked Fresh Subs

Salads

Specialty Salads

Pasta

Baked Pasta

Calzones

Stuffed Calzones

Desserts

Cinnamon Desserts

Toasted Ravioli

Toasted Ravioli

The Investment

What It Costs

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. One of the most affordable franchise opportunities in the pizza industry.

$19,500
Initial franchise fee — fully earned at signing. Development fee: $8,000/store for multi-unit deals
$138K–$286K
Total estimated startup — standard store including equipment, buildout, inventory & working capital
$92K–$232K
C-Store concept — lower cost entry point with the same great Pizza World product
2.75%
Royalty on net sales — the lowest franchise royalty in the pizza industry
0%
We don’t take any marketing fees
10 + 10
Year franchise agreement term — 10 years initial, renewable for an additional 10 years
Franchise Support

Franchise Marketing Support
0% Marketing Fund

Professional Marketing Tools. Local Control.

Pizza World provides every franchise location with access to professionally designed marketing materials, including menus, postcards, flyers, coupons, in-store posters, window clings, box toppers, social media graphics, product photography, and more.

Marketing efforts may include direct mail, digital advertising, social media, community events, sponsorships, local promotions, and other approved initiatives that help build awareness and drive sales.

Every franchisee also receives access to our proprietary Marketing Hub—a centralized digital resource containing social media content, email templates, brand materials, promotional graphics, product photos, and other tools designed to make local marketing easier and more effective.

Pizza World Marketing Hub
Success Stories

Hear From Our Franchise Owners

"I started as a store employee and worked my way up to owning my own franchise. Pizza World gave me the opportunity and the support to make it happen."
Bittney — Branson, MO
"My wife and I run our Pizza World together. It's been an incredible journey — we've built a successful business as a team, and the corporate support makes all the difference."
Duane — Indian Point, MO
"We looked for 15 years trying pizzas from Los Angeles to Virginia but kept coming back to Pizza World. The product is that good — and the franchise model made it a no-brainer."
Bob Jordan — Cedar Rapids, IA
"I’ve worked in the pizza industry for many years. When I decided to pursue my own pizza franchise, the Pizza World system just made sense. The superior products, low royalty rate, and 0% marketing fund — with all the marketing support I needed — made my choice easy."
John Hartman — Belleville, Illinois
Leadership

Who's Behind Pizza World

A family-run business with decades of experience in operations, training, marketing, and franchise development.

Eric P. Wortham
Chairman, CEO & President

Founder and architect of the Pizza World system. Developed the operating system, training manual, marketing manual, and turnkey store package. Business Administration background with emphasis on Marketing and Management.

Ryan Wortham
VP & Director of Operations & Training

Leads all operations and training since 2015. Instrumental in new product development, directs training programs, and assists in every new store opening. Also owns his own Pizza World franchise — one of two training facilities.

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets Pizza World apart? +

Pizza World combines the world's finest gourmet pizzas with subs, calzones, salads, wings and traditional pizzas — all available for quick delivery or dine-in. We use only the freshest ingredients, real cheese, homemade sauce, and freshly baked dough. The entire system is designed for simplicity and customer convenience. We're changing the way the world thinks about pizza.

What are the space requirements? +

Delivery-focused units require 1,100 to 1,300 sq ft. Delivery plus sit-down restaurant units can go up to 2,400 sq ft. Typically located in strip centers (in-line or end caps) with good signage visibility, strong traffic counts, and proximity to residential areas, schools, and other customer sources.

What training is provided? +

It starts with our virtual training program that franchisees complete before ever stepping into a store. Then two weeks of hands-on training at a designated Pizza World location covering operations, computer systems, food preparation, delivery, daily management, and more. The virtual training platform stays available after opening — every new employee you hire goes through it too. Plus you get in-store assistance during your grand opening and ongoing support.

How long does it take to open? +

Construction typically takes 90 to 120 days, depending on location, store style, and size. Pizza World provides site and plan approval, construction and equipment specifications, design specifications, and approved supplier lists to streamline the process.

Is financing available? +

Yes — Pizza World is SBA approved, which means qualified candidates can access Small Business Administration financing through participating banks. You must demonstrate the financial ability to start, build, and manage the business.

What ongoing fees are there? +

Royalty: 2.75% of net sales (the industry's lowest). Marketing: no required marketing fee — you invest what makes sense for your market. That's it — no hidden fees, no surprise charges. The franchise agreement runs for 10 years with a 10-year renewal option.

Growing Nationwide

Current Locations

Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Florida

Territories available nationwide. Multi-unit deals available.

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(417) 730-1177

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