Aurelio's Pizza

Franchise Overview

Aurelio's Pizza is a Chicago-based pizza franchise where owner-operators run storefront restaurant locations serving award-winning thin crust pizza through dine-in, carry-out, and delivery, built on traditional recipes that have defined the brand since 1959.

Key Highlights

Decades-long heritage delivering consistent, award-winning thin crust pizza recipes
Community-focused ownership model designed for independent, locally oriented owner-operators
Established brand recognition spanning the Midwest and beyond
Operational support paired with the flexibility of running a neighborhood-rooted business

Aurelio's Pizza offers a rare combination of a storied culinary legacy and genuine owner-operator independence, making it a compelling choice for franchisees who value both heritage and local community impact.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1959

Number of Units36

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$438K – $1.3M

Aurelio's Pizza Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Aurelio's Pizza FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Aurelio's Pizza FDD 2025

August 2025

$99.00

Aurelio's Pizza FDD 2024

August 2024

$99.00

Aurelio's FDD 2019

October 2019

$99.00

Aurelios FDD 2017

March 2017

$99.00

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