Lease terms, tenant improvements, permits, utilities, architecture, engineering, and local construction costs affect the project.
Franchise Investment Guide
How Much Does a Russo's Pizza Franchise Cost?
Review the current U.S. investment range, financial qualifications, ongoing fees, and the cost categories candidates should evaluate before making a franchise decision.
Current U.S. Financial Reference
Discuss Financial FitPizza Franchise Cost at a Glance
- Total Investment Range
- $439,350 - $1,490,000
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $35,000
- Liquid Capital Requirement
- $250K
- Net Worth Requirement
- $550K
- Royalty
- 6%
- Required National Advertising Fee
- 0%
These figures summarize information presented on this website. Review the current Franchise Disclosure Document for the full initial investment table, all fees, assumptions, and contractual terms.
Investment Planning
What the Total Investment May Include
A restaurant opening budget includes more than the franchise fee. Site conditions and market costs can materially change the final amount.
Kitchen equipment, furniture, signage, technology, smallwares, and approved operating systems are part of opening planning.
Travel, training, initial inventory, insurance, deposits, professional fees, pre-opening payroll, and working capital must be evaluated.
How to Read the $1.164M Item 19 Figure
The top 50% of U.S. franchised Russo's stores averaged $1,164,000 in Net Sales for fiscal year 2025 according to Item 19 of the FDD. That is a historical average for the stated group. It is not a profit figure or a promise of future sales.
Candidates should study the complete Item 19 methodology. They should also model food, labor, occupancy, delivery, marketing, debt, and local operating costs with qualified advisors.
Questions to Ask Before Investing
- What does the current FDD include in the initial investment range?
- What site size and build-out assumptions fit the proposed market?
- What local labor, rent, construction, and delivery costs apply?
- How much working capital should the owner reserve?
- What financing terms are available from independent lenders?
- What responsibilities belong to the franchisor and franchisee?
Decision Path
From Financial Qualification to Opening Plan
- Confirm Financial FitShare liquid capital, net worth, credit profile, market, and ownership scope.
- Review DisclosureRead the current FDD and consult legal, financial, tax, and business advisors.
- Evaluate the SiteModel rent, construction, equipment, staffing, demand, competition, and delivery economics.
- Prepare for OpeningComplete approvals, training, construction, hiring, vendor setup, and launch planning.
Franchise Questions
Pizza Franchise Cost FAQs
What is the total investment for a Russo's pizza franchise?
The current U.S. total investment range shown on this website is $439,350 to $1,490,000. The amount varies by site, restaurant size, construction, equipment, market, and opening requirements.
What is the initial franchise fee?
The initial franchise fee shown on the current website is $35,000. Candidates should rely on the current Franchise Disclosure Document for complete terms and any applicable qualifications.
How much liquid capital and net worth are required?
The current website lists a $250,000 liquid capital requirement and a $550,000 net worth requirement. Financing decisions are made by independent lenders.
What ongoing fees does Russo's charge?
The current website lists a 6% royalty and no mandatory national advertising fee. Review the current FDD for definitions, payment terms, local marketing duties, and all other fees.
Are financial results guaranteed?
No. The Item 19 figure shown on this website is historical information for a defined group of franchised restaurants. Individual results vary, and no sales or profit result is guaranteed.
Next Step
Review Your Market and Financial Fit
The next step is a direct conversation about your preferred territory, development scope, available capital, and restaurant experience.
Submitting an inquiry does not reserve a territory or constitute a franchise offer.