Extreme Pizza^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is Extreme Pizza?

Extreme Pizza is a pizzeria franchise focused on gourmet pizzas and other pizzeria-style menu items, including entrees, salads, desserts and proprietary sauces and recipes. The system supports on‑premises dining as well as carry‑out and delivery services. Franchise revenue may include the sale of alcoholic beverages where permitted and retail sales of private‑labeled apparel and other trademarked merchandise.

Extreme Pizza Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's biggest strength is its 100 training and support score, spotless legal record (zero disclosed lawsuits, penalties or outlet terminations) and 0% manager required equity, while the main risk remains ordinary Food & Beverage market volatility and local competition that could impact franchisee profitability.

Pros

100 training and support score - well above typical for franchisors (top quarter) - provides extensive onboarding and ongoing field support that shortens ramp-up time and reduces early operational headaches.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, government penalties, franchisor enforcement actions, franchisee-initiated judgments/settlements, fraud cases, and outlet terminations - all well below typical for Food & Beverage - indicates a clean legal and regulatory record, lowering the likelihood of costly disputes or enforcement surprises.

0% manager required equity - well below typical for Food & Beverage - gives you flexibility to structure manager compensation and ownership as you see fit, preserving your equity and simplifying hiring.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Extreme Pizza reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Extreme Pizza grants a non-exclusive, protected Designated Area, typically 1–5 mile radius based on market density, for on-site operations and local deliveries; territorial rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas. The franchisor retains the right to sell via alternative distribution channels and develop nearby units without first refusal.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides an extensive 200-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses and any additional on-site service fees borne by the franchisee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise contracted from 31 units in 2022 to 25 in 2023 (a -19.4% decline) and then remained flat at 25 in 2024 (0.0% YoY growth). The sharp one-year drop followed by stabilization-rather than a recovery or acceleration-signals recent headwinds; investors should treat the brand as weakened and investigate the causes of the 6-unit loss before assuming future expansion.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Extreme Pizza Franchise?

Opening an Extreme Pizza franchise requires a total initial investment of $330,200 to $789,000, according to the 2024 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

$330,200

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$789,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$112,200

Equipment & Assets$98,000

Reserves$40,000

Training$10,000

Other$30,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$476,500

Equipment & Assets$113,000

Reserves$100,000

Training$15,000

Other$44,500

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 Extreme Pizza Franchise Owners Make?

Extreme Pizza franchise locations reported average gross sales of $736,309 and median gross sales of $625,494 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$736,309

Median Gross Sales:

$625,494

High Gross Sales:

$2,253,221

Low Gross Sales:

$292,897

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

42.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised restaurants show a lower average gross sales ($736,309) than the single company-owned restaurant ($1,213,576), indicating corporate outlet outperformance in this dataset.

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchised outlet results vary widely with a top quartile reaching as high as $2,253,221 and a bottom of $292,897, and only 42% of franchised units met or exceeded the mean, showing substantial dispersion.

Data Scope and Limitations: The representation covers only 19 of 23 franchised restaurants (full-year operators) for 2023, excludes costs/expenses, and is explicitly unaudited, limiting its use for profit projections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Extreme Pizza a good franchise to own?

Whether Extreme Pizza is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: Extreme Pizza operates 25 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 Extreme Pizza franchise worth the investment?

The value of an Extreme Pizza franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $330,200 to $789,000. Extreme Pizza disclosed average gross sales of $736,309 in 2024. 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 Extreme Pizza franchise?

Break-even timelines for Extreme Pizza franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 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 Extreme Pizza a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, Extreme Pizza operates 24 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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