16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Hangar 54 Pizza franchise ranges from $9K to $644K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Hangar 54 Pizza is $0 (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Hangar 54 Pizza 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Hangar 54 Pizza does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisHangar 54 Pizza charges a royalty fee of 0.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Hangar 54 Pizza franchise is approximately 0.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisHangar 54 Pizza has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Hangar 54 Pizza franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisHangar 54 Pizza offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisHangar 54 Pizza currently operates 170 locations (2025 FDD) (162 franchised, 8 company-owned). The system grew by 32.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 17.8%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Hangar 54 Pizza is 4.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisHangar 54 Pizza does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Hangar 54 Pizza is 5 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 5 years.
View full contract analysisHangar 54 Pizza's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, Hangar 54 Pizza's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisHangar 54 Pizza provides 11 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisHangar 54 Pizza does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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