Hot Box Pizza

$HBPTF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryPizza
Locations21
Franchisee Count1
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$222,725
Item 7 Midpoint$417,725
Item 7 High$612,725
Royalty Fees4.5% of gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund1.5%
Sold Not Open0
ParentHot Box Pizza Franchising, LLC
Founded2006
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business19
Began Franchising2008
HQIndianapolis, IN
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(317) 252-2775
FDD IssuedApril 13, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Hot Box Pizza Franchising, LLC franchises the right to operate a pizza store offering dine-in, take-out and delivery of specialty pizzas, customized pizzas, and breadstix and dipping sauces.

Hot Box Pizza Franchising, LLC is a limited liability company formed in Indiana in 2008. It has no parent companies and operates under the leadership of Managing Members Gabriel A. Connell and Peter Watson.

Hot Box Pizza Franchising, LLC franchises the right to operate a pizza store offering dine-in, take-out and delivery of specialty pizzas, customized pizzas, and breadstix and dipping sauces.

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