Franchise Opportunity

Own a Dewey's Pizza Franchise
in Your Community

Join the dewey's pizza family and bring St. Louis's most beloved handcrafted pies to your city. As a deweys pizza franchisee, you tap into a proven brand, expert support, and a loyal customer base across the United States.

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25+ Locations
15+ Years in Business
500K+ Pizzas Served
4.8★ Average Rating

Why Choose Dewey's

The Deweys Franchise Advantage

When you partner with deweys pizza, you inherit decades of brand trust, an award-winning menu, and a dedicated support team that has your back from day one.

Proven Brand Recognition

Leverage the established Dewey's pizza name with loyal fans across St. Louis and beyond. Our brand equity drives foot traffic from day one.

Comprehensive Training

Our 6-week onboarding program covers operations, pizza crafting, customer service, and local marketing so you're ready to thrive from opening day.

Ongoing Operational Support

Dedicated franchise business consultants visit your location regularly, providing hands-on coaching, performance reviews, and growth strategies.

National Marketing Power

Benefit from corporate-led digital campaigns, social media, and seasonal promotions while receiving local marketing toolkits tailored to your market.

Supply Chain Network

Access our pre-negotiated supplier relationships for ingredients, packaging, and equipment — keeping your costs predictable and quality consistent.

Scalable Growth Model

Many of our franchisees expand to multiple locations. Our multi-unit franchise agreements offer discounted fees and priority territory selection.

Investment Overview

Transparent Dewey's Franchise Investment

We believe in full transparency. Here's a clear breakdown of what it costs to open a Dewey's pizza location, from the initial franchise fee to ongoing royalties.

Standard Location Investment Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Build-Out & Equipment $120,000 – $180,000
Signage & Décor $15,000 – $25,000
Technology & POS Systems $8,000 – $12,000
Initial Inventory $10,000 – $15,000
Grand Opening Marketing $5,000 – $10,000
Working Capital (3 months) $30,000 – $50,000
Total Estimated Investment $223,000 – $327,000

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee 6% of Gross Sales
Marketing Fund Contribution 2% of Gross Sales
Technology Fee (monthly) $350 / month

Choose Your Format

Express Unit

$223K+

Compact counter-service or delivery-focused footprint — ideal for urban markets.

  • 800–1,200 sq ft
  • Delivery & carryout focus
  • Lower build-out cost
  • Full menu available
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Full-Service Dine-In

$280K+

The complete Dewey's experience — dining room, full bar, and patio options.

  • 2,000–3,500 sq ft
  • Dine-in & bar program
  • Catering capabilities
  • Priority territory rights
Apply for Full-Service

The Journey

6 Steps to Opening Your Dewey Location

Our streamlined process takes you from initial inquiry to grand opening with full support at every milestone.

Submit Your Application

Fill out our franchise inquiry form with your background, preferred location, and investment capacity. Our team reviews every submission within 3 business days.

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Discovery Call & Qualification

A dedicated franchise development manager will schedule a one-on-one call to discuss your goals, answer questions, and walk you through the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Territory & Site Selection

Our real estate team uses demographic data and foot-traffic analytics to identify the best sites in your chosen market, then assists with lease negotiations.

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Sign Franchise Agreement

Once the location is approved, you'll sign the franchise agreement, pay the initial franchise fee, and officially become a Dewey's pizza franchisee.

Training & Build-Out

Complete our 6-week training program at our St. Louis headquarters while your location is built out by our approved contractor network. We're on-site for final inspections.

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Grand Opening & Beyond

Launch with a full grand opening marketing package and a dedicated support specialist on-site for your first 2 weeks. Then grow with ongoing coaching, national campaigns, and franchisee community events.

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Franchisee Stories

What Our Dewey's Partners Say

Hear from franchisees who chose Dewey's pizza and transformed their communities — one slice at a time.

Dewey's pizza gave me everything I needed to succeed — from site selection to marketing. My location broke even in under 14 months. I'm already planning my second unit!

Marcus T., Dewey's pizza franchisee in Kansas City

Marcus T.

Kansas City, MO — 2 Locations

The deweys pizza training program is world-class. I had zero restaurant experience before this. Now I run a busy full-service location with a team of 22 people and couldn't be prouder.

Priya S., Dewey's pizza franchisee in Chicago

Priya S.

Chicago, IL — Full-Service

What sets Dewey's apart is the community. The franchisee network is incredibly supportive — we share ideas, run regional promos together, and genuinely root for each other's success.

James R., Dewey's pizza franchisee in Nashville

James R.

Nashville, TN — Express Unit

Common Questions

Franchise FAQs

Everything you need to know before joining the Dewey's pizza family.

No prior restaurant experience is required. Our comprehensive 6-week training program covers every aspect of running a Dewey's pizza location, from pizza crafting and kitchen operations to staffing, customer service, and local marketing. What we look for is strong business acumen, leadership skills, and a passion for great food.

We require a minimum net worth of $500,000 and at least $100,000 in liquid assets (cash or easily accessible funds). These thresholds ensure franchisees have the financial foundation to open and sustain their location through the initial growth period.

The typical timeline from application approval to grand opening is 9–14 months. This includes territory approval, FDD review, site selection and lease signing, build-out, training, and pre-opening marketing. Timelines can vary based on location permitting and construction.

Yes, all Dewey's pizza franchisees receive an exclusive protected territory based on population density, demographics, and trade area analysis. We use professional mapping tools to define territories that give each franchisee a fair competitive advantage. Multi-unit operators may acquire adjacent territories at a discounted rate.

After opening, you'll have access to a dedicated franchise business consultant who visits your location quarterly, monthly performance reporting tools, a national marketing fund-backed campaign calendar, ongoing product development updates, regional franchisee networking events, and a 24/7 operations support hotline.

Absolutely. We encourage multi-unit ownership and offer a discounted franchise fee structure for additional locations (typically $5,000 off the standard fee per additional unit). Many of our top-performing partners operate 3–5 locations. A multi-unit development agreement can be arranged at signing.

Get Started Today

Ready to Open Your Own Dewey's Pizza?

Submit your inquiry below and a dewey's pizza franchise development specialist will reach out within 2 business days to discuss your opportunity.

No-obligation initial consultation — completely free
Receive our full Franchise Information Package
Territory availability check for your preferred market
Meet franchisees in our Validation Program
Access to full FDD and financial performance data
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