PizzaTwist
Company Information
3841 North Freeway Blvd., Ste. 200, Sacramento, CA 95834
Our name is Chicago’s Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp. Our principal business address is 3841 North Freeway Blvd., Ste. 200, Sacramento, CA 95834. We do not have any parent entities. We do not have any affiliates that offer franchises in any line of business or provide products or services to our franchisees, except the following: Our affiliate, Authentic Food, Inc. (“AFI”) is a supplier to both affiliate owned and franchisee owned outlets stores. AFI was incorporated on January 24, 2017. AFI is located at 8200 Berry Avenue, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95828
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1 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
7/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $37,500 Maximum: $40,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $289,500 Maximum: $551,200
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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