Donatos Pizzeria, LLC
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$542K - $1.0M
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
$30K
Item 5 — Initial Franchise Fee
Royalty Fee
4% of Net Sales
Item 6 — Continuing Royalty + 1% to 4% of Net Sales, not more than 5% ad fund
System Size
176 units
Item 20 — Outlets & Franchisee Info (+4 new)
Years in Business
63+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1963
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Not Disclosed
No financial performance representations made
Agreement Term
10 years
Item 10 — Franchise Agreement · $15K renewal fee
Company-Owned Units
51
Item 20 — Franchisor-Operated Locations
Transfer Fee
$15K
Item 17 — Transfer of Franchise
Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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Industry Benchmarks
vs 351 Food & Beverage peersFood & Beverage Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$487,373 – $1,328,730
Avg Franchise Fee
$37,935
Avg System Size
392 units
Franchises Analyzed
351
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