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

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

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

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

Red’s Savoy Pizza vs PieZoni’s

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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