How much does a Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $380,000–$850,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise owners make?

Ian's Pizza United LLC discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ian's Pizza United LLC scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise

Ian's Pizza United LLC · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$380,000–$850,000

Total fees

7% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Ian's Pizza United LLC worth it? How it compares to 29 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $380,000	about average (median $450,330)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	14.3% of outlets	worse than 96% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly declines financial performance representations; directs to actual outlet records only if purchasing existing outlet.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 termination, 1 ceased operations in recent 3 years; net -1 outlet decline 2023.

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Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $380,000–$850,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise owners make?: Ian's Pizza United LLC discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise failure rate?: 1 termination, 1 ceased operations in recent 3 years; net -1 outlet decline 2023.
Is a Ian's Pizza United LLC franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ian's Pizza United LLC scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Ian's Pizza United LLC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.