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Buy a 1000 Degrees Pizza Franchise

1000 Degrees Pizza is a fast-casual pizza franchise founded in 2014 and operating under 1000 Degrees Holdings Inc. The concept centers on fully customizable Neapolitan and Roman-style pizzas baked in a proprietary high-temperature rotating oven at 1,000 degrees, with each pizza ready in under two minutes. Customers choose from more than 50 cheeses, sauces, meats, and toppings at a flat price, with salads and wings rounding out the menu.

The brand operates a brick-and-mortar restaurant model with an assembly-line service format built around speed and ingredient quality. Direct ordering through a branded mobile app and online platform supports a customer rewards programme, giving locations a direct channel to retain customers outside of third-party delivery services and encourage repeat visits.

With roughly 30 units spread across multiple US states, 1000 Degrees Pizza is a growing but still early-stage franchise network. Franchisees operate within protected territories and gain access to proprietary dough, sauce, and cheese recipes that the brand positions as differentiators against both chain competitors and independent operators.

Latest Resales

  • There are currently no 1000 Degrees Pizza resales available

Why buy a 1000 Degrees Pizza Franchise?

Fast-casual pizza has proved itself as one of the more resilient segments in the restaurant industry, with consumer demand for customization and quick service sustaining the category across economic conditions. The 1000 Degrees format positions franchisees to deliver on both: a flat-price, build-your-own model paired with a proprietary high-temperature oven that turns out full pizzas in under two minutes, supporting strong table throughput in a competitive dining market.

Repeat purchase behaviour is strong in the pizza category, and the brand supports unit economics with a direct ordering platform and branded app that reduces franchisee dependence on third-party delivery fees. Purchasing co-ops provide preferred supplier pricing across key ingredients, a benefit that extends to all operators within the network.

1000 Degrees Pizza Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $29,500

    • Initial Investment

      $220,650 - $784,250

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5-6%

  • Training & Support

    • 60 hours on the job training

    • 5 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

1000 Degrees Pizza – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Training covers 60 hours of on-the-job instruction and 5 hours of classroom work, including preparation of the brand's proprietary dough and sauce recipes and the point-of-sale and ordering systems. Ongoing support includes field operations assistance, a franchisee intranet platform, purchasing co-ops, security and safety procedures, and regular meetings and newsletters. Marketing support includes co-op advertising, ad templates, and regional programs. Resale buyers should confirm what initial training and intranet platform access are provided to incoming ownership at the time of transfer.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Candidates suited to 1000 Degrees Pizza tend to be operations-focused individuals comfortable managing a frontline restaurant team and maintaining service consistency in a fast-paced environment. Prior restaurant experience is not required, but strong organizational skills, comfort with food preparation standards, and hands-on people management are important. The model suits owner-operators who are comfortable working within a defined operational system; multi-unit ownership is realistic for operators who build consistent execution at their first location.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    1000 Degrees Pizza has built its recognition around a distinctive fast-casual concept: assembly-line service, flat-price customization, and a proprietary high-temperature oven that produces full pizzas in under two minutes. The brand's mobile app and customer rewards programme support local-level loyalty and repeat business. For resale buyers, unit-level recognition — local customer reviews, community visibility, and repeat purchase rates — carries significant weight alongside any national brand recognition when evaluating a specific location.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US pizza restaurant industry generates an estimated $50 billion in annual revenue, according to IBISWorld data published in 2024, with demand underpinned by pizza's position as the most frequently consumed restaurant category in the country. The fast-casual segment has captured a growing share of that spending by combining build-your-own customization, transparent ingredient quality, and speed of service. For resale buyers, local competition from national chains and independent operators, the unit's established customer traffic, and delivery channel mix are important factors to assess.

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