Fast Casual Pizza · FDD 2024 · from public state filings
FDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).
Investment
$1,001,223–$1,301,134
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
552
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly declines to disclose any revenue, sales, or earnings data. Complete omission of all unit economics; prospective buyers get zero financial guidance.
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)
2023: 0 terminations, 1 ceased operations, 1 reacquired by franchisor; low churn but tiny franchised base of 87 units.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,001,223–$1,301,134, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do MOD Pizza franchise owners make?
MOD Pizza 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 MOD Pizza franchise failure rate?
2023: 0 terminations, 1 ceased operations, 1 reacquired by franchisor; low churn but tiny franchised base of 87 units.
Is a MOD Pizza franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. MOD Pizza 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: MN CARDS 31547-202404-08 (Clean FDD 2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with MOD Pizza or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.