Paisano's

$PSSNF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations36
Franchisee Count1
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$378,300
Item 7 Midpoint$588,600
Item 7 High$798,900
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales or higher if you are not permitted by law to pay Royalty Fees on the sale of alcoholic beverages
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open0
ParentPaisano’s Franchise System, Inc.
Founded1998
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business28
Began Franchising2009
HQChantilly, VA
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(703) 378-1500
Email
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Paisano's offers franchises for the right to establish and operate fast casual restaurants offering pizzas, calzones, strombolis, salads, sandwiches, hot and cold subs, Italian entrees, pastas, chicken wings, desserts, and beverages under the trade name 'Paisano's Pizza'.

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Paisano's offers franchises for the right to establish and operate fast casual restaurants offering pizzas, calzones, strombolis, salads, sandwiches, hot and cold subs, Italian entrees, pastas, chicken wings, desserts, and beverages under the trade name 'Paisano's Pizza'.

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