Shakey’s Pizza ParlorFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Shakey’s Pizza Parlor franchise requires a total initial investment of $624K – $2.2M, including a $35K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2023 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2023 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $624K – $2.2M
- 37th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 7th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 48
- 36th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Full-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Full-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Franchising since 1958. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
Bottom line
- Total investment $624K – $2.2M including a $35K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 62/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Shakey’s USA, Inc.
- Parent company
- The Jacmar Companies
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 2200 West Valley Boulevard, Alhambra, California 91803
- Auditor
- WithumSmith+Brown, PC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $56.4M
- vs $65.8M prior year
Overview
About
Shakey's Pizza Parlor franchisees operate casual pizza dining establishments, managing food preparation, customer service, delivery/carryout operations, and staff scheduling. Day-to-day responsibilities include inventory management, quality control, marketing execution, payroll administration, and P&L oversight within their protected territory.
- CEO
- Rebecca M. Snyder
- Headquarters
- CA
- FDD year
- 2023
- States available
- 2
FDD Item 7 · 2023 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35K | $35K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $20K | $50K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $569K | $2.1M |
| Total initial investment | $624K | $2.2M |
Source: Shakey’s Pizza Parlor 2023 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $624K – $2.2M
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $20K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 5.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $50 |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Full-Service Restaurants averages
How Shakey’s Pizza Parlor Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 48
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Turnover rate
- 2.1%
- Company-owned
- 24
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 50%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 16.7%
- Net growth (yr3)
- -4.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -4.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 2 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
2
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 10
- Loan volume
- N/A
- Amount data pending
- Median loan
- N/A
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 0
- Defaults
- 0
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Shakey's Pizza presents HIGH RISK due to contracting franchise system, unresolved labor/harassment litigation patterns, complete absence of financial transparency, and substantial capital requirements without disclosed performance metrics.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · WithumSmith+Brown, PC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 62 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNegative unit growth (-4.0% YoY) indicates declining system health and potential saturation or franchisee failure
- 02MINORFour concluded lawsuits including wage/hour violations and harassment allegations suggest systemic labor compliance and workplace culture issues
- 03MEDNo Item 19 financial disclosure (revenue and net income not disclosed) prevents validation of franchise economics and profitability claims
- 04MEDHigh investment range ($624K–$2.2M) combined with undisclosed returns creates significant capital-at-risk with no transparent ROI benchmarks
- 05MINORShrinking unit base (48 locations) reduces brand presence, purchasing power, and marketing leverage for franchisees
- 06MEDFive percent royalty on undisclosed gross sales means franchisees cannot assess true profit margins or breakeven requirements
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 3 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 3 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 48 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 182 hrs
- Training location
- On-site at franchisee's restaurant and franchisor's location
- POS system
- CTUIT
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: CTUIT
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
19 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor · FDD (2023) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Shakey’s Pizza Parlor franchise?
The total investment to open a Shakey’s Pizza Parlor franchise ranges from $624K – $2.2M, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Shakey’s Pizza Parlor franchise owners earn?
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Shakey’s Pizza Parlor's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Shakey’s Pizza Parlor (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Shakey’s Pizza Parlor franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Shakey’s Pizza Parlor has 48 total units in the United States, including 24 franchised units and 24 company-owned units.
Is Shakey’s Pizza Parlor a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Shakey’s Pizza Parlor as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 62 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.