Rosati's Pizza
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 131
- Avg unit volume
- $1.2M
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Rosati's Pizza
Rosati's Pizza is an iconic Italian food and pizza restaurant that has been feeding the people since 1964. With over 55 years of experience, this brand is renowned for its traditional Chicago deep dish menu. From mouthwatering pizzas, calzones, and wings to delectable pastas, sandwiches, and salads, Rosati's offers a wide range of options to satisfy all cravings. Every dish is prepared using real ingredients, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Whether you want to enjoy a slice of Chicago's greatest thin crust pizza or explore their featured fan-favorites, Rosati's has something for everyone. In addition, they offer a rewards program where you can earn points for every meal you enjoy, making your dining experience even more rewarding. With numerous locations, you can easily find a Rosati's near you to indulge in their freshly baked flavors. Don't forget to check out their gift cards for a perfect celebration. Discover the rich history and delicious offerings of Rosati's Pizza today!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$0
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
0.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,200 – 3,600 sq ft
- Area Development Agreement
$18k
- Veteran discount
25.0% off franchise fee — 25% off the Initial Fees ($8,750) for VetFran‑eligible U.S. military
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
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$703k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open9 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.