Gelsosomo's Pizzeria
$GSPLF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryPizza Restaurants
Locations10
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$175,450
Item 7 Midpoint$310,690
Item 7 High$445,930
Royalty Fees3% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open0
ParentGelsosomo’s Franchise Corporation
Founded1987
Completeness28/34 (82%)
Years in Business38
Began Franchising1991
HQHobart, IN
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone219-942-0826
Emailtomg@gelpizza.com
FDD IssuedApril 6, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor
Gelsosomo's Franchise Corporation offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Gelsosomo's Pizzeria restaurants serving pizza.
Gelsosomo’s Franchise Corporation, incorporated in Indiana in 1990, is wholly owned by Thomas R. Gelsosomo, who serves as President. The company focuses solely on franchising Gelsosomo’s Pizzerias.
Gelsosomo's Franchise Corporation offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Gelsosomo's Pizzeria restaurants serving pizza.
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