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The real numbers on owning a Pizza Ranch franchise
Pizza / Family Dining with FunZone Arcade · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$2,305,500–$5,134,500
Total fees
5.75% of sales
Outlets
219
Closure signals
0 ceased, 6 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses gross sales by population tier, total system sales growth, and EBITDAR for 94 FunZone restaurants (avg $410K). Omits owner net income after debt service, depreciation, and owner compensation; no non-FunZone P&L shown.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
6 terminations in 2025, 6 closures noted in Item 19 text; no ceased-operations category triggered in Item 20.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $2,305,500–$5,134,500, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Pizza Ranch franchise owners make?
Discloses gross sales by population tier, total system sales growth, and EBITDAR for 94 FunZone restaurants (avg $410K). Omits owner net income after debt service, depreciation, and owner compensation; no non-FunZone P&L shown. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Pizza Ranch franchise failure rate?
6 terminations in 2025, 6 closures noted in Item 19 text; no ceased-operations category triggered in Item 20.
Is a Pizza Ranch franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Pizza Ranch scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 5.75% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35828-202604-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Pizza Ranch or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.