Pizza Hut Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
5,237 locations (2024), -1.3% YoY(Item 20)
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$929,232
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$670,000 – $2,130,000
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
6.0%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
About Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut franchises System Restaurants that use a proprietary opening and operating system, including Brand Standards. System Restaurants offer and sell pizza and related products and services approved by the franchisor.
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
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Pizza Hut Franchise FAQ
How much does a Pizza Hut franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $670,000 to $2,130,000.
What is the Pizza Hut franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $25,000.
What royalty does Pizza Hut charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 6.0%.
How much revenue does a Pizza Hut franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $929,232 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Pizza Hut franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pizza Hut. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.