Cascadia Pizza Co.^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Cascadia Pizza Co.?

Cascadia Pizza Co. is a craft-style restaurant and mobile food unit franchise featuring Neapolitan-inspired wood-fired pizza, wings, and specialty menu items. Approved service channels include on-premises dining, carryout, delivery, and catering, and franchisees may also operate a Mobile Food Unit within a designated territory. Restaurants must be developed from traditional, high-traffic retail commercial locations that include restaurants and other retail outlets.

Cascadia Pizza Co. Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's biggest strength is a spotless record-zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, and no outlet terminations or reacquisitions-indicating stable operator retention, but the biggest risk is cost: a $59,500 initial franchise fee plus Item 7 reserve requirements of $64,411–$136,220, which pushes startup capital well above industry norms.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments/settlements, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor enforcement actions - a clean legal and compliance record compared with peers, which means fewer legacy legal distractions and a smoother operating environment.

Zero outlet terminations, zero non-renewals, and zero reacquired locations - well below what's typical for food & beverage systems, indicating operators have generally stayed in the system rather than exiting.

Managers are not required to hold equity (0% required) - this gives you flexibility to structure manager compensation and ownership as you see fit, rather than being forced into a preset equity arrangement.

Cons

The $59,500 initial franchise fee sits in the top tier for food & beverage systems (well above typical), which raises your upfront cash requirement before opening.

Item 7 reserve requirements range from $64,411 to $136,220, both figures in the top 10% for the sector; these high reserves suggest monthly operating costs are above industry norms and that you'll need substantially more cash on hand.

Taken together, the high entry fee plus large reserve requirements push total startup capital well above industry norms, lengthening the time to positive cash flow and increasing the financing burden for many buyers.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Cascadia Pizza Co. reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Cascadia Pizza Co. grants a non-exclusive Designated Territory-typically the smaller of a five‑mile road radius or a 150,000‑person market, or confined to a captive facility-subject to site approval and multi‑unit terms; rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas and the franchisor may develop nearby units and sell via e‑commerce and alternative channels.

Training & Support

90/100

NORMAL

The brand provides an extensive 160-hour, deep-dive training curriculum designed to prepare two franchisee personnel for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with franchisees responsible for travel and living expenses and additional fees applicable for on-site assistance.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Cascadia Pizza Co. Franchise?

Opening a Cascadia Pizza Co. franchise requires a total initial investment of $346,742 to $676,510, 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.

Minimum Investment

$346,742

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$676,510

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,500

Real Estate$40,153

Equipment & Assets$104,300

Reserves$64,411

Training$1,000

Other$77,378

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,500

Real Estate$125,370

Equipment & Assets$207,250

Reserves$136,220

Training$10,200

Other$137,970

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 Cascadia Pizza Co. Franchise Owners Make?

Average Gross Sales:

N/A

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

High Gross Sales:

$798,136

Low Gross Sales:

$224,223

Sample Size:

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: In this sample, company-owned outlets report higher absolute gross sales than the franchised outlets shown, but company-owned results may reflect different formats and operational support that are not representative of franchisees.

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchised outlet gross sales vary widely (224,223 to 798,136), reflecting a broad range of outcomes driven in part by outlet format and partial-year openings rather than a stable central tendency.

Data Scope and Limitations: The franchised sample is small (three outlets) with two new/partial-year operations and the data are unaudited, so aggregate averages or projections are not provided and should not be generalized.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cascadia Pizza Co. a good franchise to own?

Whether Cascadia Pizza Co. is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Cascadia Pizza Co. operates 8 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 90/100. 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 a Cascadia Pizza Co. franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Cascadia Pizza Co. franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $346,742 to $676,510. 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 a Cascadia Pizza Co. franchise?

Break-even timelines for Cascadia Pizza Co. 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 Cascadia Pizza Co. a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Cascadia Pizza Co. operates 3 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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