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MOD Pizza FDD Analysis · 2026

MOD Pizza Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the MOD Pizza franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a MOD Pizza franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$925K–$1.22M
System size
449total locations
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Not included
Year
2026filed April 24

§System size — MOD Pizza's 2026 FDD reports 449 locations system-wide. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items MOD Pizza's 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$924,732–$1,220,633
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

No financial performance representation in this FDD.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
449 locations
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The royalty, brand fund, and every other recurring fee are itemized in Item 6.
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The initial franchise fee and other upfront costs are listed in Item 5.
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Item 12
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Territory

Territory rights and their limits are defined in Item 12.
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MOD Pizza's $924K–$1.3M sits against a median of $689,000 across the 46 pizza franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

Open MOD Pizza's FDD in the Clearly Workspace — with Clara beside you.

MOD Pizza's franchise agreement spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

Clara is an expert FDD assistant. Ask her anything about MOD Pizza's filing and she answers from the document itself, with the item and page she read it in — so you can check her.

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  • What does it actually cost to open?
  • What fees come after the franchise fee?
  • How do their locations perform?
  • Do I get a protected territory?
  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a MOD Pizza franchise?

MOD Pizza's 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $924,732–$1,220,633. The itemized breakdown, including the initial franchise fee, is in Items 5 and 7.

What are the ongoing fees for a MOD Pizza franchise?

The royalty, brand-fund contribution, and every other recurring fee are itemized in Item 6 of MOD Pizza's 2026 FDD. Clara walks you through the full fee schedule in your Clearly Workspace.

Does MOD Pizza share how its franchises perform financially?

MOD Pizza's 2026 FDD does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation. Clara can explain what that means for your diligence in your Clearly Workspace.

How many MOD Pizza locations are there?

MOD Pizza's 2026 FDD reports 449 locations (Item 20).

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