How much does a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,336,500–$3,510,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Sauce Pizza / Wine scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 11 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise

Sauce Pizza / Wine · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$1,336,500–$3,510,000

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Sauce Pizza / Wine worth it? How it compares to 21 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $1,336,500	pricier than 85% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 0.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	11	more litigious than 90% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

13 company-owned outlets averaged $1.92M gross sales (median $2.16M). 54% met/exceeded average. All existing, multi-year operations. New franchisees may perform differently.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

No franchised outlets exist; all 13 outlets company-owned. Zero franchisee history.

Legal history (Item 3)

11 matters disclosed.

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Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,336,500–$3,510,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise owners make?: 13 company-owned outlets averaged $1.92M gross sales (median $2.16M). 54% met/exceeded average. All existing, multi-year operations. New franchisees may perform differently. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise failure rate?: No franchised outlets exist; all 13 outlets company-owned. Zero franchisee history.
Is a Sauce Pizza / Wine franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Sauce Pizza / Wine scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 11 legal matters. 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 Sauce Pizza / Wine or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.