Own a giordano's Franchise in Your City
Bring Chicago's legendary deep dish pizza experience to your community. Join the giordanos family and build a thriving business backed by a world-renowned brand with over 50 years of culinary excellence.
The Giordanos Advantage
Joining the giordanos franchise network means you're backed by decades of brand trust, proven systems, and an unwavering commitment to quality that customers love.
Iconic Brand Recognition
Leverage the power of a brand that's been synonymous with Chicago's legendary deep dish pizza since 1974. Customers know and trust the giordano's name from coast to coast.
Comprehensive Training
Receive hands-on training at our Chicago headquarters covering operations, culinary techniques, customer service, and business management — everything you need to succeed.
Ongoing Support
Our dedicated franchise support team is available 7 days a week. From grand opening to daily operations, we're with you every step of the way to ensure your success.
National Marketing
Benefit from our national advertising campaigns, social media presence, and digital marketing efforts that drive customers to your door without the heavy lifting.
Proven Systems
Operate with confidence using our battle-tested recipes, supplier relationships, inventory management systems, and POS technology refined over five decades of success.
Protected Territory
Secure an exclusive geographic territory, ensuring no competing Giordanos location will enter your market. Your territory is yours to develop and grow without internal competition.
Giordanos Franchise Investment Requirements
Choose the model that aligns with your vision and financial goals. All tiers include full brand licensing and our comprehensive support package.
Express Location
- Franchise Fee: $35,000
- 800–1,500 sq ft space
- Carry-out & delivery focus
- Full recipe licensing
- 2-week training program
- Opening support team
- 6% royalty on net sales
Full-Service Restaurant
- Franchise Fee: $50,000
- 2,500–4,000 sq ft space
- Full dine-in experience
- Complete menu licensing
- 4-week training program
- On-site opening support
- Protected territory rights
- 5.5% royalty on net sales
Flagship Restaurant
- Franchise Fee: $75,000
- 5,000+ sq ft premium space
- Flagship brand experience
- Multi-unit rights available
- 6-week training program
- Dedicated franchise partner
- Priority marketing support
- 5% royalty on net sales
Investment ranges are estimates and may vary based on location, market conditions, and build-out requirements. Contact us for a detailed breakdown.
Your Path to Owning a Giordanos Pizza Franchise
We've streamlined the franchising process to get you from inquiry to grand opening with clarity and confidence at every stage.
Submit Your Inquiry
Complete our online franchise inquiry form with your personal background, preferred location, and investment capacity. Our franchise development team will review your application and respond within 3 business days.
Discovery Call & Qualification
Participate in an in-depth discovery call with our franchise team. We'll discuss your goals, review financial qualifications, explore available territories, and answer all your questions about the giordano's brand and business model.
Review Franchise Disclosure Document
Receive and review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which provides full transparency about fees, obligations, earnings potential, and franchisee experiences. We encourage you to consult legal and financial advisors.
Discovery Day at Headquarters
Visit our Chicago headquarters for an immersive Discovery Day. Meet the leadership team, tour our flagship locations, experience the kitchen operations firsthand, and connect with existing franchisees who share their journey.
Sign Agreement & Secure Location
Finalize and sign the franchise agreement, pay the franchise fee, and work with our real estate team to identify and secure the ideal location for your restaurant. We provide site evaluation and lease negotiation support.
Training, Build-Out & Grand Opening
Complete our comprehensive training program in Chicago, manage your restaurant build-out with our design team's guidance, hire your staff, and launch your grand opening with our full on-site support team by your side.
- Dedicated franchise business advisor
- Monthly performance check-ins
- Annual retraining opportunities
- National marketing fund access
- Franchisee peer network
- Technology & POS updates
- Menu innovation pipeline
Hear From Our Franchise Owners
Real franchisees. Real results. See what becoming part of the giordanos family has meant for their lives and businesses.
"Opening my Giordanos franchise in Dallas was the best professional decision I've ever made. The brand recognition was instant — customers walked in on day one because they already knew and loved the giordano's name. The training was exceptional and the support team truly cares about your success."
"I was nervous about entering the restaurant industry with no prior experience, but Giordanos' training program is incredibly thorough. Within three months of opening, we were already outperforming projections. The proven systems they've built make running the restaurant straightforward and profitable."
"We started with one location in Miami and expanded to three within four years. The multi-unit franchise rights and the protected territory structure were what convinced us. Giordanos is genuinely invested in your growth — they celebrate every milestone alongside you like true partners."
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about becoming a giordanos franchise partner.
Ready to Bring Giordanos Pizza to Your City?
Complete the inquiry form and our dedicated franchise development team will personally reach out to guide you through the next steps. No obligation — just a conversation about your goals.
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