Franchise Opportunity

Own a giordano's
Franchise Location

Join the growing giordanos family and bring legendary deep-dish pizza and authentic Italian flavors to your community. Partner with a brand trusted across the United States and build a thriving business.

50+ Locations Nationwide
40+ Years of Excellence
98% Franchisee Satisfaction
$2M+ Avg. Annual Revenue

Franchise Benefits That Set
giordanos Apart

When you join the Giordanos franchise network, you gain access to decades of culinary expertise, a loyal customer base, and comprehensive support designed to maximize your success.

Iconic Brand Recognition

Leverage the power of giordano's — a name synonymous with authentic deep-dish pizza and exceptional dining across the United States. Customers already know and love us.

Comprehensive Training

Receive hands-on training at our flagship Chicago location and ongoing education programs covering operations, food preparation, customer service, and business management.

Marketing & Advertising

Benefit from national advertising campaigns, social media support, local marketing toolkits, and proven promotional strategies that drive foot traffic and orders.

Supply Chain Network

Access our established network of premium suppliers ensuring consistent ingredient quality and favorable pricing. Our giordanos pizza recipes use only the finest ingredients.

Proven Business Model

Follow a tested and refined business framework built over 40 years. Our franchisees benefit from optimized operations, streamlined processes, and strong profit margins.

Dedicated Support Team

From day one, your dedicated franchise consultant provides personalized guidance, performance reviews, and on-site visits to help you continuously grow your Giordanos location.

Choose Your Investment Level

We offer flexible franchise models to suit different investment capacities and market opportunities across the United States.

Entry Level
Express Format
$200K–$350K
Total initial investment
Compact footprint (800–1,200 sq ft)
Counter service & takeout focused
Core giordanos pizza menu
Franchise fee: $30,000
Royalty: 5% of gross sales
Initial training included
Inquire About Express
Full dining room (1,800–3,000 sq ft)
Dine-in, takeout & delivery
Complete giordanos menu offering
Franchise fee: $45,000
Royalty: 5% of gross sales
Full training program + grand opening
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Premium
Flagship Location
$900K–$1.5M
Total initial investment
Upscale dining (3,500+ sq ft)
Bar, private events & catering
Extended signature menu
Franchise fee: $60,000
Royalty: 4.5% of gross sales
VIP training & dedicated consultant
Inquire About Flagship

How to Open Your giordanos Location

Our streamlined franchise process is designed to get you from inquiry to grand opening as smoothly as possible. Our team guides you through every step of becoming a Giordanos franchisee.

Giordanos restaurant interior showing the dining experience
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Week 1–2

Submit Your Inquiry

Complete our franchise inquiry form below with your background, preferred location, and investment budget. Our franchise development team will review your application within 3 business days and schedule an introductory call.

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Week 3–4

Discovery & Qualification

Participate in a detailed discovery session to learn about Giordanos operations, financials, and culture. We'll evaluate your qualifications, conduct background checks, and discuss territory availability in your preferred market.

3
Week 5–8

Review Franchise Disclosure

Receive and review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). We recommend consulting with a franchise attorney. This period allows you to speak with existing franchisees and attend a Discovery Day at our Chicago headquarters.

4
Week 9–12

Sign Agreement & Secure Financing

Execute the franchise agreement and finalize your financing. We have preferred lending partners who specialize in restaurant franchise financing and understand the giordanos business model.

5
Month 3–6

Training & Site Development

Complete our comprehensive training program in Chicago while your location is being built out. Our real estate and construction teams provide site selection assistance, design standards, and contractor recommendations.

6
Month 6–8

Grand Opening

Launch your Giordanos franchise with full corporate support including on-site opening assistance, local marketing activation, staff training reinforcement, and a grand opening campaign to drive your first customers through the door.

We're With You Every Step

Your success is our success. Giordanos franchisees receive world-class ongoing support long after opening day.

Field Business Consultants

Dedicated regional consultants conduct regular site visits, review your performance metrics, and provide actionable recommendations to help you grow your giordanos location profitably.

Ongoing Training Programs

Access our online learning management system, annual conventions, regional workshops, and new menu rollout training to keep your team performing at the highest level.

Technology & POS Systems

Leverage our proprietary ordering platform, POS integration, inventory management tools, and online ordering system — all designed specifically for the giordanos pizza franchise model.

Local Marketing Assistance

Receive customizable local marketing materials, social media content calendars, PR support, and access to our national advertising fund that amplifies the Giordanos brand in your market.

Quality Assurance Program

Our QA team ensures every Giordanos location maintains the same exceptional standards that made giordano's famous. Regular audits help protect your investment and brand integrity.

Franchisee Network

Join a collaborative community of fellow franchise owners. Share best practices, access peer mentorship, and participate in the annual Giordanos Franchisee Conference held in Chicago each year.

Submit Your Franchise Inquiry

Ready to bring giordanos to your community? Fill out the form below and our franchise development team will be in touch within 3 business days.

Franchise Application Form

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Experience giordanos Before You Invest

Visit any of our locations or order online to taste the quality that has made Giordanos a household name across the United States.