Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Food: Full-Service Restaurants → Pizza Restaurants
Own the Most Award-Winning Pizzeria
Bring a century-old coal-fired pizza tradition to your neighborhood.
Average Gross Sales$3,972,645from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units45from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is an award-winning, coal-fired brick-oven pizza franchise where owners operate a full-service restaurant featuring signature pizzas, calzones, appetizers, in-house desserts, and a premium bar with an extensive wine list. Built on over 100-year-old pizza-making traditions, the brand centers its concept around its signature coal-fired brick oven. Success is rooted in the 8 Slices of Culture: Quality, Hospitality, Communication, Energy, Family, Accountability, Teamwork, and Integrity, with an unwavering focus on People, Product, and Service.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Grimaldi's is recognized as the most award-winning pizzeria in the U.S., earning the 5 Star Diamond Award and Zagat's #1 Pizzeria for 13 consecutive years. Unique coal-burning ovens provide a distinct flavor and crisp crust that cannot be replicated by gas, convection, or wood-burning ovens. An open kitchen layout creates an entertaining guest experience that centers the oven as the restaurant's focal point.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Average Gross Sales
$3,972,645
This data is from Item 19 of our 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
- Total investment
- $1,374,800–$1,755,000
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Cash Required
- $530,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Franchisees receive comprehensive training covering site selection and build-out, continuing through operation, marketing, and menus to ensure they consistently meet the brand's quality and service standards.
Ideal candidate
Grimaldi's seeks candidates with experience as owners or operators in the restaurant, multi-unit retail, or hotel and hospitality industries.