Mazzio’s Restaurants^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Mazzio’s Restaurants?

Mazzio’s Restaurants is a pizza and Italian-eatery franchise specializing in the preparation and retail sale of pizza and other food products for on-premises and off-premises consumption. The system operates dine-in restaurants and carry-out/delivery formats, including delivery-only units. Franchise locations are typically in-line (shopping center) spaces, freestanding buildings, or conversions of existing freestanding structures.

Mazzio’s Restaurants Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor’s standout strength is exceptional training and support—a 100 score backed by 400 hours of initial training—while the biggest risk is high startup costs, with Item 7 showing a maximum total estimate of $2,164,000, well above typical for the sector.

Pros

The training and support score is 100—well above typical—backed by 400 hours of initial training, showing the franchisor invests heavily in preparing new operators.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, no franchisor-initiated enforcement, and no outlet terminations or reacquisitions—an unusually clean legal and operational record for this sector.

The territory protection score is 75—well above typical—and you also receive a rare franchisee right of first refusal, giving you stronger territorial clarity and better control over future transfer opportunities.

Cons

The Item 7 total maximum startup estimate is $2,164,000—well above typical—meaning the top end of what it could cost to open is significantly higher than peers.

Required cash reserves range from $50,000 (minimum) to $120,000 (maximum), both well above typical, indicating you’ll need materially more cash on hand to cover several months of operating expenses.

There are 48 company-owned units—well above typical—which suggests the franchisor favors corporate expansion and may limit franchise unit growth and resale demand.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

75/100

Excellent

Grants a protected area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Franchisor retains rights to deploy different trademarks and alternative distribution channels/venues; the franchisee has site-specific relocation rights and a right of first refusal, and no performance contingencies or online-sales rights apply to the territory.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

Mazzio's Restaurants provides an Extensive 400-hour training curriculum intended to prepare launch personnel, with the initial fee covering training for 0 individuals. The program includes on-site launch support focused on operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site support is provided at additional cost.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise is in a steady, modest decline—unit count fell from 94 in 2023 to 92 in 2024 and 90 in 2025 (a net loss of 4 units, ≈4.3% over two years), with the latest YoY change −2.2%. For investors this signals persistent but not accelerating attrition (annual declines of about −2.1% then −2.2%), which is manageable but merits review of franchisee retention and unit-level profitability to prevent further erosion.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Mazzio’s Restaurants Franchise?

Opening a Mazzio’s Restaurants franchise requires a total initial investment of $413,000 to $2,164,000, 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

$413,000

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$2,164,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$467

Equipment & Assets$173,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$3,000

Other$156,533

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$1,530,000

Equipment & Assets$428,000

Reserves$120,000

Training$33,000

Other$23,000

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 Mazzio’s Restaurants Franchise Owners Make?

Mazzio’s Restaurants franchise locations reported average gross sales of $891,754 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$891,754

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

High Gross Sales:

$1,559,046

Low Gross Sales:

$337,130

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

52.4%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Company-owned locations reported a higher average annual sales figure (approximately 1,017,499) than franchised locations (approximately 891,754) in 2024, suggesting corporate outlets outperformed franchisees on average.

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchised store sales in 2024 varied widely from 337,130 to 1,559,046 and only 52.4% of franchised units met or exceeded the average, indicating substantial variability in unit performance across the system.

Data Scope and Limitations: The Item 19 data rely on company-prepared statements and company-owned P&Ls and are not audited; expense data in dollars are not explicitly stated for franchised units, limiting detailed profit and COGS comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Mazzio’s Restaurants franchise?

The total initial investment for a Mazzio’s Restaurants franchise ranges from $413,000 to $2,164,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Mazzio’s Restaurants initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Mazzio’s Restaurants is $30,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Mazzio’s Restaurants franchise owners make?

Mazzio’s Restaurants franchise locations reported average gross sales of $891,754 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Mazzio’s Restaurants have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Mazzio’s Restaurants received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Mazzio’s Restaurants offer exclusive franchise territories?

Mazzio’s Restaurants received a territory protection score of 75 out of 100. Grants a protected area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Mazzio’s Restaurants provide to new franchisees?

Mazzio’s Restaurants received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. Mazzio's Restaurants provides an Extensive 400-hour training curriculum intended to prepare launch personnel, with the initial fee covering training for 0 individuals.

How many Mazzio’s Restaurants franchise locations are there?

Mazzio’s Restaurants had 90 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Mazzio’s Restaurants?

Mazzio’s Restaurants is a pizza and Italian-eatery franchise specializing in the preparation and retail sale of pizza and other food products for on-premises and off-premises consumption.

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