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Toppers Pizza is a QSR pizza concept that focuses on providing guests crave-worthy, customizable pizzas thanks to its wide selection of bold topping options. Scott Gittrich, the brand’s founder, was in the pizza space as early as his college years. After dropping out to pursue pizza full-time, Gittrich gained some experience at other pizza concepts before opening his first Toppers Pizza restaurant in 1991. According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toppers.com/franchise/our-story/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">brand’s website</a>, he did this “with a mission to set the standard for high-quality pizza.”Over the course of the last 30-plus years, Toppers has grown to over 70 locations, offering flavors and ingredients that can’t be found at other, more traditional pizza shops.“Our ‘Never Settle’ attitude pushes us to create crave-worthy menu offerings with fresh ingredients that other pizza concepts simply can’t compete with,” Toppers says.<h4>How Many Toppers Pizza Locations Are There?</h4>As of 2023, there are 74 Toppers Pizza locations open. The brand’s unit count has been steadily growing since the 2010s, and its revenues have followed with the brand celebrating its&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/topperspizza/toppers-pizza-closes-out-q3-with-20-growth-in-year-over-year-sales-marks-13th-consecutive-quarter-of-same-store-sales-increases-2717311#featured">13th consecutive year of same-store sales growth</a> in 2022.Though the majority of Toppers’ locations are in Wisconsin and Minnesota, it is also working to expand in Michigan, Iowa, Texas, Kansas, North Carolina, Virginia and more.With eight new franchise agreements signed in 2022, the brand continues to grow nationwide.<h4>What Is the Toppers Pizza Business Model?</h4>Toppers Pizza leverages a quick-service model that offers dine-in, carry-out and delivery. Though Toppers focuses on pizza, including a “build your own” option, house pizzas and premium pizzas, its menu also includes cheesesticks, wings, sides, desserts and drinks.<h4>How Much Can Toppers Pizza Franchise Owners Make?</h4>Toppers Pizza’s 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document lists 2020 average growth sales statistics by the amount of time a restaurant had been open.<ul><li>Restaurants open for at least one fiscal year averaged $995,259 in gross sales.</li><li>Restaurants open for at least two fiscal years averaged $995,259 in gross sales.</li><li>Restaurants open for at least three fiscal years averaged $1,010,303 in gross sales.</li><li>Restaurants open for at least four fiscal years averaged $1,020,685 in gross sales.</li><li>Restaurants open for at least five fiscal years averaged $1,030,185 in gross sales.</li></ul><h4>How Much Does It Cost To Open a Toppers Pizza?</h4>The reported initial investment to open a Toppers Pizza franchise is $314,075–$530,000, including:<ul><li>Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000</li><li>Travel &amp; Living Expenses for Your Initial Training: $2,000–$10,000</li><li>Travel &amp; Living Expenses for Our Training Team: $525–$12,000</li><li>Equipment &amp; Smallwares: $80,000–$135,000</li><li>Construction &amp; Leasehold Improvements: $119,000–$168,000</li><li>Indoor &amp; Outdoor Signage: $3,000–$18,000</li><li>Pre-Opening Salaries &amp; Payroll: $4,800–$10,000</li><li>Pre-Opening Rent: $0–$12,000</li><li>Utility &amp; Insurance Deposits: $2,000–$6,000</li><li>Market Introduction &amp; Team Recruiting Program: $8,000–$11,000</li><li>Opening Inventory: $5,000–$10,000</li><li>Architectural Fees: $8,000–$14,000</li><li>Permits &amp; Professional Fees: $750–$6,500</li><li>POS System Hardware: $14,000–$17,500</li><li>POS System Software Licenses: $2,500</li><li>POS System Installation: $2,000–$5,000</li><li>Project Management: $7,500</li><li>Opening Extension Fee: $0–$5,000</li><li>Additional Funds: $25,000–$50,000</li></ul><h4>What Is the Franchise Fee for Toppers Pizza?</h4>The franchise fee to open a Toppers Pizza franchise depends on how many locations the franchisee owns.<ul><li>First restaurant: $30,000</li><li>Second restaurant: $20,000</li><li>Third restaurant: $20,000</li><li>Fourth restaurant: $15,000</li><li>Fifth restaurant: $15,000</li><li>Sixt or subsequent restaurant: $10,000</li></ul><h4>Who Is the Leadership of Toppers Pizza?</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgittrich/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">M. Scott Gittrich—Chief Executive Officer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-richmond-cpa-5a0514b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kendall Richmond—Chief Financial Officer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-wold-a731a45/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Greg Wold—Vice President of Marketing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-larson-22814513/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beth Larson—Director of Store Development</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-martin-27a48032/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matt Martin—Franchise Operations Director</a></li></ul><h4>What Helpful Articles Can I Read To Learn More About Toppers Pizza?</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.toppers.com/franchise/our-opportunity/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Why Own a Toppers Pizza Restaurant?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topperspizza/320190?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Start a Toppers Pizza Franchise in 2023</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/topperspizza/great-plains-capital-buys-stake-in-toppers-pizza-to-fund-growth-opportunities-2717314#trending">Great Plains Capital Buys Stake in Toppers Pizza to Fund Growth Opportunities</a></li><li><a href="https://www.restaurantnews.com/toppers-pizza-names-james-jimmy-mcfeeters-as-vp-of-development-110122/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-toppers-pizza-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Toppers Pizza Names James “Jimmy” McFeeters as VP of Development</a></li></ul>Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. 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Franchise Deep Dive: Toppers Pizza Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

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