Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Franchise Overview

Grimaldi's Pizzeria franchisees operate full-service, sit-down restaurants built around authentic coal-fired brick oven pizza, featuring fresh mozzarella, house-made sauce, and traditional New York-style recipes that have earned the brand recognition as the most award-winning pizzeria in the United States.

Key Highlights

Recognized as the most award-winning pizzeria in the U.S. for consistent excellence
Eight consecutive years earning the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences 5 Star Diamond Award
Company-owned locations provide franchisees a transparent operational benchmark through disclosed gross sales data
Comprehensive support covering site selection, management training, and ongoing operational guidance for qualified operators

With both domestic and international expansion opportunities available, Grimaldi's offers experienced operators a chance to carry a deeply credentialed, heritage-driven brand into new markets.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2006

Number of Units44

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$1.4M – $1.9M

Grimaldi's Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Grimaldi's Pizzeria 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

Grimaldi's, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Grimaldi's Coal-brick Oven Pizzeria FDD 2026

April 2026

$99.00

Grimaldi's FDD 2025

April 2025

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Grimaldi's, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Grimaldi's Coal-brick Oven Pizzeria FDD 2024

April 2024

$99.00

Grimaldi's, Grimaldi's Pizzeria FDD 2023

April 2023

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Grimaldi's FDD 2022

April 2022

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Grimaldi's FDD 2021

May 2021

$99.00

Grimaldi's FDD 2019

March 2019

$99.00

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