Antioch Pizza Shop^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2026

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What Is Antioch Pizza Shop?

Antioch Pizza Shop is a fast-casual franchise specializing in pizza and related food products, including appetizers, sandwiches, pasta, salads, wings, and desserts. The business operates through four formats: traditional dine-in restaurants, take-out/delivery-only restaurants (with limited seating), small Express restaurants with a limited menu, and mobile food truck/trailers; all offer carry-out and delivery, with optional beer and wine sales. Primary service channels include dine-in, take-out, delivery, and food truck/trailer service, with potential revenue from alcohol sales. Typical location types vary by format, including brick-and-mortar restaurants (likely in freestanding buildings, strip malls, or shopping centers) and mobile units.

Antioch Pizza Shop Franchise: Pros and Cons

With 520 hours of initial training-more than double the industry standard-and free on-site support, this franchise offers exceptional startup preparation, but the lack of protected territory means the franchisor can open a competing location nearby without compensation.

Pros

With 520 hours of initial training, you get more than double the industry standard-that's a serious investment in getting you ready to open your doors without fumbling through the first month. The franchisor also provides on-site support at no extra charge, which is rare in Food & Beverage and saves you a typical five-figure expense during ramp-up.

There have been zero franchisee-initiated lawsuits, settlements, or government penalties against the chain, which is a clean legal track record that suggests the franchisor runs a fair, low-conflict system.

You won't pay a separate fee for on-site support-about 87% of Food & Beverage chains charge extra for this, so you're avoiding a common hidden cost that can eat into your first-year margins.

Cons

The franchisor does not grant any protected territory, meaning they can open another location or a competing delivery channel right next door without compensating you.

There is no manager equity requirement, which gives you flexibility in staffing but also means the franchisor has no structural incentive to ensure your manager is personally invested in the unit's success.

While the legal record is clean, the 'normal' Franchise Stability Score (67/100) means operator retention is merely average for the industry-no standout advantage in keeping franchisees happy long-term.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Antioch Pizza Shop reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Antioch Pizza Shop grants a site-specific protected area of approximately 5.5 miles for its restaurants, with size adjustments based on market density. Territory rights are contingent on performance quotas, and the franchisor retains the right to sell via e-commerce/alternative channels and to develop additional units in the surrounding market.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

Antioch Pizza Shop provides an extensive 520-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance, with travel and lodging expenses managed by the franchisee.

Franchisee Stability

67/100

NORMAL

Antioch Pizza Shop receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year franchisee turnover of 4.55% sits below the typical Food & Beverage franchise (around 5.6%). Across the three reported years, there was 1 total exit, which was a ceased operation, with no terminations, non-renewals, or franchisor buybacks.

The single exit being a ceased operation suggests location-level economics rather than franchisor-franchisee friction. This is built on a compact track record (roughly 7 franchisees averaged across three years); continued retention as the system grows would solidify the picture. For prospective franchisees, retention is in line with industry peers.

Unit Growth Analysis

Antioch Pizza Shop added 5 units in 3 years, which is a solid start for a 12-unit system, but that volatile 20% jump last year likely reflects a single new store opening rather than a proven growth engine. With only one company-owned location, the franchisor has limited skin in the game to test and refine operations before selling you a franchise. For a new owner, the real question is whether the support team can handle a sudden surge in interest without stretching thin-because right now, this is still a concept that needs to prove it can scale beyond a handful of shops.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Antioch Pizza Shop Franchise?

Opening an Antioch Pizza Shop franchise requires a total initial investment of $232,650 to $756,525, according to the 2026 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.

Minimum Investment

$232,650

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$756,525

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$38,950

Equipment & Assets$116,250

Reserves$16,225

Training$2,700

Other$18,525

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$390,400

Equipment & Assets$236,875

Reserves$32,450

Training$13,000

Other$43,800

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.

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 2026 FDD: Antioch Pizza Shop operates 12 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 $232,650 to $756,525. Antioch Pizza Shop disclosed average gross sales of $1,267,217 in 2026. 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 2026 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 2026 FDD, Antioch Pizza Shop operates 11 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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