Low-Cost Pizza Franchise Market Report 2026

The low-cost pizza franchise market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.15 billion in 2025 to $19.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising urbanization trends, growing demand for affordable fast food, expansion of franchising business models, increased penetration of quick-service restaurants, availability of standardized supply chains.

The low-cost pizza franchise market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for low-investment franchise opportunities, rising adoption of automation in food preparation, expansion of contactless delivery services, growing focus on operational scalability, increasing digital-first restaurant concepts. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing expansion of cloud kitchen models, rising adoption of digital ordering platforms, growing focus on cost-efficient franchise operations, expansion of mobile and delivery-only pizza formats, enhanced emphasis on standardized menu offerings.

The growth in the number of fast-food restaurants is expected to propel the growth of the low-cost pizza franchise market going forward. Fast-food restaurants refer to establishments that serve quick, standardized meals typically prepared in bulk and intended for immediate consumption. These restaurants are expanding due to their convenience, affordability, and ability to adapt to diverse consumer preferences in urban and suburban settings. Low-cost pizza franchises contribute to the growth of fast-food restaurants by offering affordable entry options for aspiring entrepreneurs, thereby expanding the overall presence and accessibility of quick-service dining across multiple locations. For instance, in February 2024, according to the annual report of Domino's, a US-based pizza restaurant chain, the year-end store count of Domino's in the US franchise reached 6,566 in 2023, up from 6,400 in 2022. Therefore, the growth in the number of fast-food restaurants is driving the growth of the low-cost pizza franchise market.

Key players in the low-cost pizza franchise sector are concentrating on innovative franchise models to distinguish their offerings and meet increasing consumer demand for authentic, high-quality pizza experiences. Pizza franchising involves a business model where a company (the franchisor) grants individuals or businesses (the franchisees) the right to operate a pizza restaurant under the franchisor's brand name and guidelines. For instance in June2024, Rosso Pomodoro, an Italy-based pizza company, recently launched franchise opportunities in the US. These new franchises will introduce a fast-casual concept, offering authentic Neapolitan pizza and Italian specialties made with premium ingredients. Each location will feature a patented Italian pizza oven, highlighting the craftsmanship and tradition of Neapolitan pizza-making.

In June 2023, Flynn Restaurant Group LP, a US-based restaurant franchise operator specializing in prepared foods and beverages for on-premise consumption, acquired Pizza Hut Australia for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Flynn Restaurant Group to expand its international presence, increase revenue, and capitalize on the strong brand performance in markets with cultural alignment. Pizza Hut Australia, a US-based restaurant chain, is known for serving pizza, pasta, wings, salads, and breadsticks, and attracts budget-conscious customers by offering affordable pizza options through value menus and promotions.

Major companies operating in the low-cost pizza franchise market are Little Caesars, Papa Murphy’s, Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs Inc., Jet’s Pizza, Toppers Pizza, Marco’s Pizza, Rosati’s Pizza, Pizza Factory, PizzaRev, Pie Five Pizza Company, Paisano’s Pizza, LEDO Pizza System Inc., Your Pie Pizza Franchise, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Donatos, CICI ENTERPRISES LP, Blaze Pizza LLC, Round Table Pizza, MOD SUPER FAST PIZZA LLC, Pieology Pizzeria, Pizza Hut LLC, Domino’s Pizza.

North America was the largest region in the low-cost pizza franchise market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the low-cost pizza franchise market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the low-cost pizza franchise market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The low-cost pizza franchise market includes revenues earned by entities by catering services, delivery and takeout services, various types of pizzas, sales of beverages, and offerings of salads, breadsticks, wings, and fries. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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