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QSRLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100FDD data: 2025 · Fresh

Pizza Hut Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Pizza Hut.

Based on 2025 FDD · 15 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
49
D
High Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
D
45/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence

Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Pizza Hut franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Pizza Hut franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $462K – $2.1M. Reported owner economics show $22K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$462K – $2.1M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$22K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
57.7 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
15.4%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $25K franchise fee · 10.8% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$462K – $2.1M
MinMid: $1.3MMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$25K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
4.8%
Total Burden
10.8%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
8
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year

Financial Analysis

Cash-on-Cash Return
1.7%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
57.7 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
15.4%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$969K
Item 19 disclosed

Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Pizza Hut vs. QSR Average

MetricPizza HutQSR Avg
SBA Default Rate15.4%▼9.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return1.7%▼14.2%
Total Investment$1.3M$380K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2011-2025). 16 loans across 11 states.

Default Rate
15.4%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
16
11 states
Total Loan Volume
$21.6M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$1.4M
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
11
Paid in Full (69%)
3
Currently Active
2
Charged Off (6.9% by $)
$1.5M
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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Multi-Brand Operators · Who Runs This Brand

Flynn Group
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San Francisco, CA· 2,850+ locations
560 locations of this brand
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GPS Hospitality
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Birmingham, AL· 550+ locations
135 locations of this brand
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Muy! Brands
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Dallas, TX· 350+ locations
120 locations of this brand
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Golin Group
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Memphis, TN· 100+ locations
60 locations of this brand
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RREMC Restaurants
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Fort Wayne, IN· 170+ locations
45 locations of this brand
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Harbor Food Service
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Dayton, OH· 110+ locations
30 locations of this brand
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The Namaste Group
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Chicago, IL· 180+ locations
25 locations of this brand
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SNC Holdings
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Indianapolis, IN· 140+ locations
25 locations of this brand
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Luihn Brothers
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Jacksonville, FL· 200+ locations
20 locations of this brand
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Valenti Restaurants
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Jacksonville, FL· 100+ locations
20 locations of this brand
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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Pizza Hut franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Pizza Hut's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Pizza Hut disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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