Join the top fast casual, gourmet pizza restaurant franchise!zpizza is leading a pure pizza revolution. We are the the leader in the gourmet, eco-friendly and health-conscious pizza segment. Consumers today demand better tasting, better quality, better-for-you and better-for-the-planet brands. For over 25 years, zpizza has set the standard for the pizza industry.
zpizza is a fast casual brand, competitively positioned in the “better pizza” segment. In fact, we are the largest gourmet pizza chain featuring fresh, organic ingredients in the world.
It all started with a passion for food, and grew into a passion for healthful living on a healthy planet. Our dough is made from 100% certified organic wheat prepared fresh every day, hand thrown and fire baked until uniquely crisp. We combine select ingredients such as Wisconsin skim mozzarella, 100% certified organic tomato sauce, MSG free pepperoni, and additive free sausage. Even our fresh produce sets us apart. Exotic delights like Cremini and Shiitake mushrooms, roasted eggplant, pili pili and truffle oil, pine nuts, Greek olives, roasted bell peppers and caramelized onions assure you’ll never experience a bland, boring, blasé pizza. The same holds true for our gourmet salads and sandwiches.
In addition to our health conscious menu offerings, we are also committed to eco-friendly operations. Learn more about zpizza’s environmental initiatives and commitment to corporate to
Social Responsibility.
zpizza Franchise Program zpizza offers an exceptional franchise program to qualified entrepreneurs who are committed to delivering our brand promise in their local market. We look for motivated individuals with business experience, and a drive to succeed. To qualify as a zpizza franchisee, you must possess the necessary finances to successfully develop a multi-unit territory. We also look for individuals that care about the health of their customers and our planet, and believe that the best way to maximize profits is with outstanding products and customer service. Most importantly though, you must be committed to leading the “pure pizza revolution”!
Although many markets are sold out for zpizza, there are still prime territories available across the United States. Please contact us for availability. Zpizza is also expanding in select international markets with qualified master franchisees.
Franchise Support The zpizza support system is extremely detailed and begins from the moment your franchise agreement is signed, throughout your development phases, and through your store opening. Training is provided to the operational owners and managers for your store. The zpizza Training Program is a four week program comprehensive of all operational details involved in your business. zpizza provides a team to serve from pre-opening to opening.
As a zpizza franchisee, you will receive support in these specific areas:
- Use of brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems and methods, and décor
- Facility planning on site location and architectural design
- Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements
- Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation
- Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers
- Kitchen/Back of the House Workflow design
- Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team
- Ongoing updates for increasing profitability
- Products with high industry demand
- Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services
- Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems
- Annual franchisee meetings
- Access to zpizza's proprietary, Internet-based system that acts as a repository for all above-mentioned support materials, manuals, graphics and brand communications.
zpizza franchise FAQs Q: What size is a prototypical zpizza? A: zpizza operates in a small, efficient footprint of 1,100 – 1,500 sq. ft.
Q: Do you assist with site selection? A: Yes. zpizza has a full real estate system to help you with market analysis, site analysis, lease negotiations, and other tools to help you secure high potential locations.
Q: How flexible is the zpizza model for different real estate opportunities? A: The zpizza model is extremely flexible for both traditional, fast casual site to non-traditional opportunities like zpizza’s JFK International Airport space.
Q: What kind of support do franchisees get? A: The zpizza franchise program provides its franchisees with support from site selection approvals to grand opening assistance, restaurant training, ongoing advisory services, employee training programs, marketing programs and materials, new products and more.
Q: What is the process for becoming a franchisee? A:
Step 1: Initial Inquiry
- Submit basic contact information
- Initial telephone contact
- Submit in-depth franchise application
Step 2: Qualification
- Initial conversations to review qualifications based on business experience and financial strength
- Completion of state and federal compliance requirements
Step 3: Discovery Day Meeting
- Headquarter Discovery Day: tour restaurants, meet Franchisor team, learn more about opportunity
Step 4: Legal
- Discuss deal terms and review legal documents
- Formalize and execute the Franchise Agreement; Payment of franchise fees
Step 5: Welcome & Store Opening
- Real Estate
- New franchisee / staff training
- Marketing / Grand Opening
zpizza social responsibility the environment matters The health of our environment is a reflection of the choices we make. At zpizza, we care about the health of the planet and our customers. We care so much that we’ve chosen to hold ourselves responsible. By being committed to and conscious of our impact on the environment and the consumer, we’ve set an example for other companies and individuals to follow and we’re proud of it.
zpizza addresses the needs of today's health conscious consumer with concern for both the individual and the environment by supporting organic agriculture through our organic menu items and practicing an eco-friendly approach to our operations. From the creation of our food to its delivery to the customer, we analyze our operations to support the preservation and improvement of the environment. Some examples of our environmental initiatives include:
- Organic ingredients
- Part-skim, rBGH free mozzarella from grass-fed cows
- MSG-free and nitrate-free meats
- All natural chicken
- Compostable containers and bags
- Eco-delivery bikes to reduce our carbon emissions
- Reusable pizza boxes to reduce the production of pizza boxes
- Allergen-free ingredients like gluten-free and vegan
zpizza is also committed to giving back to our communities. zpizza has created several programs to assist local schools and non-profit organizations with fundraising. Just a few of our initiatives include:
- National, annual fundraising partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- "Pie in the Sky Literacy Program" which gives franchisees the opportunity to partner with local schools to encourage reading with the promise of a certificate of achievement and free pizza
- Local fundraising partnerships, including the Goodwill Foundation, food banks, Autism Speaks chapters
Thank you for your interest in zpizza! Please complete the form to request franchise information. Upon receipt, we will send you an e-mail containing a link to download our franchise e-Brochure. A Director of Development will then be in touch to answer any additional questions you may have, and discuss your goals and qualifications.
