Rosati’s Pizza

Rosati’s Pizza is a fast-growing company with 5 generations of experience serving secret family recipes
and the best quality ingredients pizza has to offer. We were voted #1 Chicago’s Best Pizza in 2025
and are home of Chicago’s Greatest Thin Crust Pizza™. With over 120 locations and have mastered
more than just our authentic Chicago-style pizzas, Italian Beef & Hot giardiniera, pastas, salads and
other unique product offerings. We have above average AUV’s and we rank annually as an
Entrepreneur Franchise Top 500 because we treat our franchisees like family.
WHY Rosati's Pizza?
5 Generations of family experience.
Family owned and operated.
High quality product and service.
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Wants to build a business rooted in family values.
Willingness to provide High quality products to spec.
Take pride in delivering Chicago-style flavors.
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except listed below
HOT Regions/Desirable: All
NOT available: None
Available in Canada: No
International Referrals: No
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1964
Year Franchised: 2022
Number of franchises currently operating: 121
Number of International franchises currently operating: 0
Number of corporate owned franchises: 0
Home Based: No
Absentee ownership available: Yes
Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 5+
E2 Visa Friendly: Yes
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $35,000
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: Single Unit: $147,200 - $1,249,000
Net worth requirement: $100,000
Royalty: 5%
Additional fees: 1% Add Fund
Financial assistance available: Yes
VetFran program: Yes
Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes, 25%
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:
Dedicated training days at certified training store, training materials and onsite training with operations team members.
Cost for Training: $1,500 - $10,000
Lodging and airfare included: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: Yes
Length of mentoring Franchisee: Our mentoring never stops as we always offer additional training, webinars, and support via our company newsletter and also offer one on one sessions with any department to offer additional assistance where needed.
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