Is PieZoni’s or Red’s Savoy Pizza cheaper to open?

PieZoni’s costs $315,000–$396,000 and Red’s Savoy Pizza costs $201,800–$508,250 to open (FDD Item 7). Red’s Savoy Pizza has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, PieZoni’s or Red’s Savoy Pizza?

FranchiseVerdict grades PieZoni’s B and Red’s Savoy Pizza B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

PieZoni’s vs Red’s Savoy Pizza

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both PieZoni’s and Red’s Savoy Pizza are quick-service restaurants franchises. PieZoni’s requires an investment of $315K – $396K while Red’s Savoy Pizza requires $202K – $508K. FranchiseVerdict rates PieZoni’s B (Above average) and Red’s Savoy Pizza B (Above average).

Metric	PieZoni’s	Red’s Savoy Pizza
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$315K – $396K	$202K – $508K
Franchise Fee	$25K	$40K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	N/AIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	15	17
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	+2 units
Year Began Franchising	2006	2011
FDD Year	2024	2022