Pastanito
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 2
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2026
of weekly Net Sales
About Pastanito
PastaNito is a fast-casual Italian restaurant revolutionizing the concept of "fast food" by emphasizing fresh, healthy, and vibrant dining experiences. Specializing in their unique fresh pasta made from just two ingredients, PastaNito offers an extensive menu where customers can customize their meals by choosing pasta, sauce, vegetables, and proteins, all prepared fresh to order. This innovative approach ensures that each dish is both delicious and nutritious, free from additives and preservatives.
With a community-first philosophy, PastaNito aims to expand its footprint nationwide, believing that food should be accessible and beneficial to all. Their commitment to local communities is also evident in initiatives like the continuing education program for employees funded by pasta sales and the PastaNito Spirit Nights, where a percentage of sales supports local organizations. Additionally, they offer catering services and partnerships for community events, making PastaNito a beloved choice for both everyday dining and special occasions. Experience the vibrant taste of fresh pasta at PastaNito!
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$30k
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
600 – 1,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Growth
- Total locations2
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR41.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.0×
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$293k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open24 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
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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Location footprint
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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.