Z Pizza Taproom
$ZPTRF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryPizza
Locations62
Franchisee Count41
Franchise Fee—
Item 7 Low$249,000
Item 7 Midpoint$304,000
Item 7 High$359,000
Royalty Fees6% Of Gross Sales for Restaurants and Tap Rooms
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
Founded—
Completeness23/34 (68%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQIrvine, CA
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone949-222-5600
Emailzpizza@zpizza.com
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
FDDs2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must use the FireFly Technologies/Phoenix POS system, which costs approximately $14,000 to set up, and maintain a high-speed internet connection. They are also required to use CTUIT for sales record storage at a cost of $85 per month.
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