Pizza Twist franchise
2026 filing · August 13, 2026Growing
Pizza Twist at a glance
A pizza restaurant known for Indian-inspired pizzas, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options. At the end of 2025 there were 97 Pizza Twist locations in the US, 88 franchised and 9 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Typical size
- 1,500–2,200 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $290K–$571K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- 4.5% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus 1% to the brand fund
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 97
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 88
- Company-owned
- 9
- Change in 3 years
- +28
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 19
- Most in California, Texas and New Jersey
From Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Pizza Twist among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Pizza Twist | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $430,350 | Costs more than 57% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $30,000 | Lower than 72% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 4.5% | Lower than 92% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 97 | More than 76% of franchises |
How much a Pizza Twist franchise costs
Opening one Pizza Twist costs an estimated $289,500 to $571,200. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($120,000 to $250,000) and furniture, fixtures, and equipment ($50,000 to $100,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note Initial franchise fee | $30,000 | ||
| Training fee | $5,000 | ||
| Real Estate/Rent | $3,000 | $12,000 | |
| Utilities | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $120,000 | $250,000 | |
| Market Introduction Program | $15,000 | $30,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| Design and Architecture Fees | $0 | $20,000 | |
| Computer Systems | $6,500 | $10,000 | |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Signage | $6,500 | $10,500 | |
| Office Expenses | $1,500 | $2,000 | |
| Inventory | $7,500 | $15,000 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Vehicles | $0 | $1,200 | |
| Dues and Subscriptions | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| To be made Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $2,500 | $7,500 | |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) | $30,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $289,500 | $571,200 | |
Source: Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp, 2026 filing, page 18
Pizza Twist franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 4.5% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus 1% to the brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | $10,000, plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Replacement/Additional Training fee | Currently, $2,000 per training session |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp, 2026 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Pizza Twist 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: Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp, 2026 filing, page 43
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $710K–$1.3M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
Growth and closures
Share of franchised locations, 2025 / 2023–2025. Typical means the median: half of brands are above it, half below.
| Measure | Pizza Twist | Typical pizza brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrowthNet change in franchised locations | +17% / +47% | 0% / −3% | +1.2% / +10% |
| ClosuresTerminated, not renewed or stopped operating | 1.3% / 25% | 2.8% / 9.1% | 3.9% / 16% |
| Bought backLocations the franchisor took back | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% |
Typical pizza brand is the median of the 49 brands in pizza franchises with three years of counts.
How Pizza Twist compares
Of the 122 pizza franchises on this site, Pizza Twist is the 45th cheapest to open and the 23rd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Pizza Twist | Typical pizza brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $290K | $349K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $571K | $787K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $30K | $30K | $40K |
| Royalty | 4.5% | 5% | 6% |
| US locations | 97 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 (+13) | 10 | +15 | −2 |
| 2024 | 75 (+2) | 8 | +14 | −12 |
| 2025 | 88 (+13) | 9 | +14 | −1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: pizza franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp, 2026 filing, page 44
Where Pizza Twist locations are
At the end of 2025, Pizza Twist had locations in 19 states. The most are in California, Texas and New Jersey.
- California41
- Texas12
- New Jersey7
- Washington7
- Virginia6
- Indiana4
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 40 | 1 | 41 |
| Texas | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Washington | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Virginia | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Indiana | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Nevada | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| New York | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Ohio | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Idaho | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp, 2026 filing, page 45
Who owns Pizza Twist?
Pizza Twist franchises are sold by Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp. Its filing names no parent company.
From Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp’s 2026 filing, page 8.
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: Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Pizza Twist filings
The figures on this page come from Chicago's Pizza Franchising, Inc. Corp’s 2026 filing, issued August 13, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | August 13, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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