Hangar 54 Pizza franchise
2022 filing · April 22, 2022Growing
Hangar 54 Pizza at a glance
A pizza counter added to an existing business such as a convenience store, selling pizza and other menu items. At the end of 2021 there were 45 Hangar 54 Pizza locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Holts Summit, Missouri
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $9K–$349K
- A Hangar 54 Pizza counter inside an existing business
- Franchise fee
- $0
- Since Hangar 54 charges none (or any training fee); you buy the equipment, food and supplies from its affiliate Pro Food Systems
- Royalty
- None
- No royalty. You buy branded food products, equipment and supplies from Pro Food Systems, the franchisor's affiliate; an optional rebate program returns part of those purchases
- Brand fund
- None now
- No brand fund
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 45
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 45
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- +45
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 12
- Most in Missouri, Kentucky and North Dakota
From Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Hangar 54 Pizza among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Hangar 54 Pizza | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $179,000 | Costs less than 72% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $0 | Lower than 99% of franchises |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 45 | More than 63% of franchises |
How much a Hangar 54 Pizza franchise costs
Opening a Hangar 54 Pizza counter inside an existing business costs an estimated $9,000 to $349,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 19
Hangar 54 Pizza franchise fee
The franchise fee is $0, since Hangar 54 charges none (or any training fee); you buy the equipment, food and supplies from its affiliate Pro Food Systems. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | No royalty. You buy branded food products, equipment and supplies from Pro Food Systems, the franchisor's affiliate; an optional rebate program returns part of those purchases. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | No brand fund |
| Transfer of Franchise | $2,500 |
| Additional Training | Currently $50 to $120 an hour |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 14 and 30
Other fees as filed, from page 15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Hangar 54 Pizza does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 47
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $290K–$520K
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How Hangar 54 Pizza compares
Of the 122 pizza franchises on this site, Hangar 54 Pizza is the cheapest to open and the 40th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Hangar 54 Pizza | Typical pizza brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $9K | $349K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $349K | $787K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $0 | $30K | $40K |
| US locations | 45 | 26 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 63 of 122 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 122 brands in pizza franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 45 (+45) | 0 | +45 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 47–48
Where Hangar 54 Pizza locations are
At the end of 2021, Hangar 54 Pizza had franchised locations in 12 states. The most are in Missouri, Kentucky and North Dakota.
- Missouri13
- Kentucky8
- North Dakota4
- Texas4
- Illinois2
- Iowa2
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 13 |
| Kentucky | 8 |
| North Dakota | 4 |
| Texas | 4 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Iowa | 2 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| Oklahoma | 2 |
| Oregon | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
Source: Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 48
Who owns Hangar 54 Pizza?
Hangar 54 Pizza franchises are sold by Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Pro Food Systems, Inc.
From Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 7.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 13, bankruptcy on page 13
Hangar 54 Pizza filings
The figures on this page come from Hangar 54 Pizza Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued April 22, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | April 22, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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