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Buy a Fazoli’s Franchise

Fazoli’s is America’s largest quick-service Italian chain, founded in 1988 in Lexington, Kentucky, now under FAT Brands with nearly 220 locations across 28 states. Famous for unlimited signature breadsticks, freshly prepared pasta, Submarinos sandwiches, salads, pizza, and desserts, it blends premium QSR Italian fare with fast, friendly service in a welcoming atmosphere. Boasting 95% unit continuity since 2015, explosive growth via ghost kitchens, drive-thrus, and non-traditional sites like campuses, Fazoli’s offers scalable investment with competitive costs and strong AUVs in a differentiated niche.

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Why buy a Fazoli’s Franchise?

Fazoli’s delivers proven Italian QSR leadership with low entry barriers, robust support, and recession-resistant demand for fresh pasta. Explosive scalability and high cash flow make it ideal for profitable, fun ownership.

Fazoli’s Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1988

    • Franchising Since

      1991

    • New Startup Cost

      $1,510,500 – $2,399,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      50%

      of then-current Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Receipts

    • Marketing Fee

      4%

      of Gross Receipts; currently all local, no national program

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      207

    • New Units Opened *

      5

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,398,299

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

Fazoli’s – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Fazoli's provides best-in-class training, operational guidance, marketing, site selection, and supply chain support with low complexity—no grills or fryers. Zero-down franchise fee for the first year eases entry, plus app-based loyalty tools and catering programs for multi-revenue streams.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Experienced QSR operators or multi-unit developers with service passion suit best, valuing simple ops and Italian appeal. No niche expertise needed; focus on customer engagement and growth potential.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Fazoli's leads as the top QSR Italian chain, praised for growth trajectory, high continuity, and innovative expansions like 14 new units in 2025. Featured in franchise guides for standout menu and franchisee profitability.

  4. Industry / Market

    QSR Italian thrives amid demand for fresh, value-driven alternatives to burgers and tacos, with Fazoli's leveraging drive-thru strength and digital ordering for post-pandemic gains. Scalable formats fuel expansion through 2025.

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