Own a giordano's Deep Dish Legacy
Join the giordanos family and bring Chicago's most iconic deep dish pizza to your community. Partner with a brand built on 50 years of tradition, quality, and passionate craftsmanship in every slice.
The giordanos Franchise Advantage
When you partner with giordanos, you're not just opening a restaurant — you're inheriting decades of brand recognition, proven systems, and an unwavering commitment to the finest deep dish pizza. Here's what makes us different from other pizza franchise opportunities.
Iconic Brand Recognition
Leverage 50+ years of brand equity. The giordanos name is synonymous with Chicago deep dish pizza, recognized by millions of loyal customers across the United States.
Comprehensive Training
Our 6-week intensive training program covers operations, food preparation, staff management, and customer service — so you're fully prepared before day one.
Proven Revenue Model
Our franchisees benefit from a time-tested business model with strong average unit volumes, multiple revenue streams including dine-in, carryout, and delivery.
Ongoing Operational Support
A dedicated franchise business consultant works with you on-site during opening and remains available throughout your franchise journey for continued guidance.
National Marketing Power
Tap into our national advertising campaigns, social media presence, and local marketing playbooks designed to drive traffic and grow your customer base.
Supply Chain Advantage
Access to our vetted supplier network means premium ingredients at competitive prices, ensuring consistent quality that keeps customers coming back for our legendary giordanos pizza.
Franchise Investment Requirements
We offer flexible franchise models to fit a variety of markets and investor profiles. All investment ranges below include the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, and initial inventory.
Express Model
$180K–$260K Total Estimated InvestmentTraditional Model
$480K–$750K Total Estimated InvestmentMulti-Unit Developer
$1.2M–$2.5M Total Estimated Investment* All investment figures are estimates. Actual costs may vary based on location, market conditions, and build-out specifications. Contact our franchise team for a detailed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Your Path to Opening a giordanos
Submit Your Inquiry
Complete our franchise inquiry form with your background, preferred location, and investment capacity. Our franchise development team reviews every application personally and responds within 3 business days.
Discovery Call & FDD Review
We schedule an in-depth discovery call with our franchise team. You'll receive our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for review with your financial advisor and attorney.
Discovery Day in Chicago
Visit our Chicago headquarters, tour operating giordanos locations, meet the executive team, and experience our culture and operations first-hand before making your final decision.
Sign Franchise Agreement
Upon mutual approval, you'll sign the franchise agreement, pay the franchise fee, and begin site selection with our real estate team identifying the ideal location in your market.
Training & Build-Out
Complete our comprehensive 6-week training program in Chicago while your restaurant is built out. Our design team ensures every location reflects the authentic giordano's experience.
Grand Opening & Beyond
Launch with full corporate support — our team is on-site for your first two weeks. Our grand opening marketing package drives immediate traffic and builds lasting community awareness.
Hear From Our Franchise Partners
"Opening my giordanos franchise was the best business decision I've ever made. The brand recognition was instant — customers already knew and loved the name before we even opened our doors."
Marcus Johnson
Franchisee — Dallas, TX (Since 2019)
"The training program was exceptional. I came in with zero restaurant experience, and by the time we opened, my team and I felt completely ready. The giordanos support system is genuinely world-class."
Sarah Chen
Franchisee — Seattle, WA (Since 2021)
"I started with one traditional unit and now operate three locations across Florida. The multi-unit development model gave me a clear growth path and the territorial rights I needed to expand confidently."
David Rivera
Multi-Unit Developer — Florida (Since 2017)Request Franchise Information
Fill out the form below and a member of our giordanos franchise development team will contact you within 3 business days to discuss your opportunity.