Cottage Inn Pizza
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 55
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Cottage Inn Pizza
Cottage Inn Pizza is a renowned brand that offers delicious pizza and a wide range of Italian-inspired dishes. With numerous locations across various cities, Cottage Inn Pizza is dedicated to providing a delightful dining experience to its customers. Their menu features a variety of mouth-watering pizzas, including gluten-free options, as well as delectable InnStix / Cheesebread, oven-toasted subs, flavorful salads, and Italian favorites. Indulge in their scrumptious Inn Desserts to round off your meal perfectly. In addition to their delectable food, Cottage Inn Pizza also offers catering services for special occasions and deals to satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank. Whether you're seeking employment or interested in franchise opportunities, Cottage Inn's Careers page is the perfect place to start. Join their dedicated team and become part of a well-established brand that values its employees. Experience the tantalizing flavors and exceptional customer service at Cottage Inn Pizza today. Download their app to stay updated on their latest offers and rewards. Copyright © 2023 Cottage Inn Pizza. All Rights Reserved.
Key terms
- Incentive programs
We may waive all or a portion of the initial franchise fee under incentive programs to encourage system growth; amount at our discretion.
- Brand fund
4.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
400 – 3,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
We may discount our initial franchise fee by an amount we determine for veterans of U.S. Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations55
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings5
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate10.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR10.6%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio5.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$358k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open6 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.