Antioch Pizza Shop®
What Is Antioch Pizza Shop?
Antioch Pizza Shop is a franchise featuring pizza and related food products, including appetizers, sandwiches, pasta, salads, wings and desserts. Franchisees operate under one of four formats-Dine-In Restaurant (dine-in, take-out and delivery), Take-Out/Delivery Restaurant (may offer very limited seating), Express Restaurant (small, limited-menu take-out/delivery), or Food Truck/Trailer (mobile, limited menu)-providing dine-in, carry-out, delivery and mobile service channels. Franchisees may also offer beer and wine as an additional revenue stream.
Antioch Pizza Shop Franchise: Pros and Cons
The franchise's top strength is its operator onboarding: a 100 training-and-support score and 526 hours of initial training, plus refundable initial fees (only 14.2% of F&B brands) and free on-site support versus 87.4% of peers. The main risk is future legal, regulatory or market exposure despite a currently clean record (zero lawsuits, zero enforcement actions, zero government penalties).
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Lawsuits & Legal Risk
Antioch Pizza Shop reported no material legal proceedings,
Territory Protection
Antioch Pizza Shop grants a protected territory-5½‑mile radius (based on market density) and for Food Trucks a 5½‑mile radius; relocation requires approval and $5,000 fee. Territory rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas; franchisor retains the right to sell via e‑commerce/alternative channels and develop additional units in the surrounding market.
Training & Support
The brand provides a comprehensive 526-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support to ensure operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses managed by the franchisee and no additional fee charged for on-site support.
Franchisee Stability
Antioch Pizza Shop receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 5.56% sits above the typical Food & Beverage franchise (around 5%) among 258 peers. Out of 1 total exit, ceased operations dominated with 1, alongside no terminations, no non-renewals, and no franchisor buybacks.
The dominance of ceased operations suggests location-level economics: an operator chose to close or a specific location underperformed, not necessarily franchisor-franchisee friction. Given there was only one exit and no franchisor buybacks, this appears more like an isolated closure than a systemic problem. This is built on a compact track record (roughly 18 franchisees averaged across three years); continued retention as the system grows would solidify the picture. Retention is in line with industry peers.
Unit Growth Analysis
The franchise expanded from 7 units in 2023 to 10 in 2024 (+3 units, +42.9%), then remained at 10 units in 2025 (0 units, 0.0% YoY), showing a rapid one-year uptick followed by a plateau. For investors this indicates the brand can scale quickly but has stalled-a 42.9 percentage-point drop in growth rate (from +42.9% to 0.0%) suggests you should probe pipeline strength, franchisee recruitment and retention, or market capacity before increasing exposure.
How Much Does It Cost to Open an Antioch Pizza Shop Franchise?
Opening an Antioch Pizza Shop franchise requires a total initial investment of $226,900 to $729,325, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.
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Investment Analysis
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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.
How Much Do Antioch Pizza Shop Franchise Owners Make?
Antioch Pizza Shop franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,081,808 and median gross sales of $956,556 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Antioch Pizza Shop a good franchise to own?
Whether Antioch Pizza Shop is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Antioch Pizza Shop operates 10 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.
Is an Antioch Pizza Shop franchise worth the investment?
The value of an Antioch Pizza Shop franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $226,900 to $729,325. Antioch Pizza Shop disclosed average gross sales of $1,081,808 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.
How long does it take to break even with an Antioch Pizza Shop franchise?
Break-even timelines for Antioch Pizza Shop franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.
Is Antioch Pizza Shop a franchise or a corporate-owned business?
As of the 2025 FDD, Antioch Pizza Shop operates 9 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.
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