Franchising & Licensing Opportunities
One Brand Fits All
One Brand Fits All
Experience the fresh, delicious taste of Godfather’s Pizza since 1973! Our award-winning pizzas are made with only the finest ingredients and topped generously for a mouthwatering flavor you can’t refuse. As a nationally recognized brand, we provide top-notch research and development, technology, training and support to ensure your restaurant is set up for success. With years of experience in operating restaurants, our team is here to teach you all their tricks – come join us at Godfather’s Pizza where quality pizza meets obsession!
Why Godfather's Pizza?
Rather than us telling ya’ why – here’s what our franchisees and trusted brand partners have to say..
“Love’s 20+ year partnership with Godfather’s Pizza speaks volumes of the people who work each day to make it successful. Providing customers with quality, convenient food options is a top priority for Love’s, and Godfather’s Pizza has played an integral part in accomplishing this goal. We look forward to continuing our partnership with... Read More
Joe Cotton
VP of Food Service
“We appreciate the level of support we receive from the team at Godfather’s Pizza. They are partners that we know we can count on. The pizza is top-notch. And so is our relationship with our franchise service and training teams.”
DeLone Wilson
President
“Godfather’s Pizza has a branded foodservice concept that has been nothing short of terrific for our stores. The passion for their brand is evident in all they do. The level of support from all within the Godfather’s family is impressive. The Godfather’s team is a true business partner that understands the importance of cultivating busine... Read More
Dave Grimes
Vice President of Food Service
Quality and Abundance. No Compromise. 
Programs
Are you ready to join the Godfather’s Pizza Family? With three models to choose from – Traditional, Express, and To Go, you can find a perfect fit. Plus, entrepreneurs interested in opening multiple locations benefit from special development incentives and all honorably discharged veterans receive discounts. Join Da Family today.
Traditional
Our traditional model offers a variety of ways for customers to enjoy da best pizza! We offer two distinct full-service models to choose from: Traditional and Delivery Carryout (Delco)
Traditional
- A minimum of 2,400 sq. ft
- Seats: 50 to 70 seats
- Services offered: dine-in, carryout, delivery, online ordering, loyalty club, online gift card. Third party delivery is available in some markets
- Initial fee: $25,000
- Continuing fee: 6.5% ($350 per week minimum)
- Total Investment: $708,080 - $1,336,700 (breakdown is in FDD)
Included support and features:
- Dedicated Research and Development team creating innovative menus and ensuring top-quality menu offerings.
- Hands-On training program.
- Online training programs for continued learning - Opening on-site field-training support (may vary based on program and timelines).
- Dedicated Franchise Business Consultant to support your operations and maximize profitability.
- Marketing support from our in-house team of graphic designers, strategists, communications specialists.
- Various promotional campaigns and marketing assets available to drive sales and generate brand awareness.
Delivery/Carryout
- A minimum of 1,500 sq. ft
- Seats: none
- Services offered: carryout, delivery, carryout, online ordering, loyalty club, online gift card. Third party delivery is available in some markets
- Initial fee: $15,000
- Continuing fee: 6.5% ($350 per week minimum)
- Total Investment: $522,080 - $890,730 (breakdown is in FDD)
Included support and features:
- Dedicated Research and Development team creating innovative menus and ensuring top-quality menu offerings.
- Hands-On training program.
- Online training programs for continued learning - Opening on-site field-training support (may vary based on program and timelines).
- Dedicated Franchise Business Consultant to support your operations and maximize profitability.
- Marketing support from our in-house team of graphic designers, strategists, communications specialists.
- Various promotional campaigns and marketing assets available to drive sales and generate brand awareness.
Express
Our Express program is designed for optimal success for high-traffic venues such as (but not limited to) convenience stores, travel centers, airports and universities. This program offers an expanded menu to include breakfast, lunch and dinner dayparts and this model has layout options that can be for new build or retrofits. Another benefit is the royalties collected from Godfather’s Pizza is only on products sold- not purchases or waste. If you are wanting to bring more to your bottom line with impressive gross margins, then the express program would be a perfect fit.
- Kitchen/Prep: 160 sq. ft
- Refrigeration: 36 linear sq. ft. of shelving
- Freezer: 36 linear sq. ft. of shelving
- Dish area: 3 compartment sink with spray nozzle and handle
- Dry Storage: 36 linear sq. ft. of shelving
- Services offered: Grab n' Go, carryout, online ordering, loyalty club, online gift card. Delivery and dine-in are optional. Third party delivery is available in some markets
- Initial fee: $7,500
- Continuing fee: 6.5% ($150 per week minimum)
- Total Investment: $154,830 - $364,110 (breakdown is in FDD)
Included support and features:
- Dedicated Research and Development team creating innovative menus and ensuring top-quality menu offerings.
- Hands-On training program.
- Online training programs for continued learning.
- Opening on-site field-training support (may vary based on program and timelines).
- Dedicated Franchise Business Consultant to support your operations and maximize profitability.
- Marketing support from our in-house team of graphic designers, strategists, communications specialists.
- Various promotional campaigns and marketing assets available to drive sales and generate brand awareness.
To Go
Godfather’s Pizza To Go™ is a licensed program created for operations with limited space but would like to offer a quality branded foodservice program. Providing flexibility with a simplified menu and minimal labor this easy to execute program may be the program for you.
- Under 140 sq. ft in total
- Freezer Space: A single door freezer with 23 cubic feet capacity or 11 to 22 cubic feet of shared freezer space in a walk-in freezer
- Ovens: We can cook in a variety of ovens such as TurboChef®, MerryChef®, convection and conveyor type ovens
- Work Area:
- Counter space or self-standing cart for oven
- A minimum of 3’ of counter space for cutting and boxing pizzas with shelving adjacent to hold supplies
- Access to freezer or refrigeration, as needed, to hold pizzas
- Pizza display unit
- Licensed program. No franchise fee required
- Marketing materials, training aids and additional resources available via secure portal
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional:
$350,000 minimum net worth (excluding personal residence and personal property, including but not limited to vehicles, furniture, and jewelry)
$200,000 of the minimum net worth should be liquid (excluding any retirement accounts including 401 (k), IRA’s and pensions)
Delivery/Carryout:
$350,000 minimum net worth (excluding personal residence and personal property, including but not limited to vehicles, furniture, and jewelry)
$200,000 of the minimum net worth should be liquid (excluding any retirement accounts including 401 (k), IRA’s and pensions)
Express:
$350,000 minimum net worth (excluding personal residence and personal property, including but not limited to vehicles, furniture, and jewelry)
$200,000 of the minimum net worth should be liquid (excluding any retirement accounts including 401 (k), IRA’s and pensions)
TO GO:
No financial requirements as this is a licensed program
Traditional:
Need to hire or have one-year of operations/management experience in the restaurant business
Delivery/Carryout:
Need to hire or have one-year of operations/management experience in the restaurant business
Express:
Need to hire or have one-year of operations/management experience in the restaurant business
TO GO:
Great for first-time foodservice operators with minimal space and staff
Traditional:
We require the owner and/or management to attend our three-week certified training class
Delivery/Carryout:
We require the owner and/or management to attend our three-week certified training class
Express:
We require the owner and/or management to attend our five-day certified training class
TO GO:
No training is required
Traditional:
Two weeks with our corporate trainers to help train and open your location
Delivery/Carryout:
Two weeks with our corporate trainers to help train and open your location
Express:
5 days with our corporate trainers to help train and open your location
TO GO:
Opening support is not necessary for this program
Traditional:
We offer an Area Development Agreement for territory based on the number of units to secure a specific area (the number of units can vary depending on the size of the area)
Delivery/Carryout:
We offer an Area Development Agreement for territory based on the number of units to secure a specific area (the number of units can vary depending on the size of the area)
Express:
We offer an Area Development Agreement for territory based on the number of units to secure a specific area (the number of units can vary depending on the size of the area)
To Go program:
No
Traditional:
We offer up to $10,000 off the maximum initial fee
Delivery/Carryout:
We offer up to $10,000 off the maximum initial fee
Express:
No
TO GO:
No
Traditional:
$25,000
Delivery/Carryout:
$15,000
Express:
$7,500
TO GO:
None
Traditional:
6.5% ($350 per week minimum)
Delivery/Carryout:
6.5% ($350 per week minimum)
Express:
6.5% ($150 per week minimum)
TO GO:
None
Traditional:
$708,080 - $1,336,700
Delivery/Carryout:
$522,080 - $890,730
Express:
$154,830 - $364,110
TO GO:
No specific investment
Required to have a commercial approved oven and warmer
