How much does a Mellow Mushroom Pizza franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,330,000–$2,051,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Mellow Mushroom Pizza franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Mellow Mushroom Pizza scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Mellow Mushroom Pizza franchise

Quick-Service/Fast-Casual Pizza Restaurant · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$1,330,000–$2,051,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

161

Closure signals

4 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Mellow Mushroom Pizza worth it? How it compares to 29 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $1,330,000	pricier than 78% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	2.5% of outlets	worse than 61% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross sales data for 154 franchised restaurants (2025): average $2.68M annually ($51,576 weekly). Top 25% averaged $3.81M; bottom 25% averaged $1.75M. No net income/profit data provided.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 4 ceased operations, 1 termination, 1 reacquired. Net loss 5 franchised outlets.

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Mellow Mushroom Pizza franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Mellow Mushroom Pizza franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,330,000–$2,051,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Mellow Mushroom Pizza franchise owners make?: Gross sales data for 154 franchised restaurants (2025): average $2.68M annually ($51,576 weekly). Top 25% averaged $3.81M; bottom 25% averaged $1.75M. No net income/profit data provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Mellow Mushroom Pizza franchise failure rate?: 2025: 4 ceased operations, 1 termination, 1 reacquired. Net loss 5 franchised outlets.
Is a Mellow Mushroom Pizza franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Mellow Mushroom Pizza scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Mellow Mushroom Pizza or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.