Own a Dion's Franchise in Your City
Join the dion's family and bring Albuquerque's most beloved dions pizza experience to your community. With a proven business model, comprehensive training, and unwavering support, building your own successful restaurant has never been more achievable.
The dions Franchise Advantage
When you partner with dion's, you're not just opening a restaurant — you're joining a family with decades of success and community trust behind every slice.
Proven Business Model
Leverage a business framework refined over three decades. Our systems, processes, and recipes are optimized for consistent profitability and customer satisfaction at every dions location.
Comprehensive Training
Receive hands-on training at our flagship location covering every aspect of operations — from food preparation and quality standards to staff management and customer service excellence.
Marketing Support
Benefit from national brand recognition, professionally crafted marketing materials, social media strategy, and co-op advertising that drives customers to your door from day one.
Supply Chain Access
Access our established network of vetted suppliers to source premium ingredients at preferred pricing. Our dion's pizza quality standards are maintained across every location nationwide.
Ongoing Operational Support
Your dedicated franchise business consultant is available to assist with challenges, identify growth opportunities, and keep your dions restaurant operating at peak performance.
Protected Territory
Secure an exclusive territory giving you the confidence to build your customer base without competition from other Dions franchisees in your defined market area.
dion's Pizza Franchise Investment
A transparent breakdown of the investment required to open your dions pizza franchise location. We believe in full clarity from the start.
| Investment Item | Low Estimate | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Real Estate & Leasehold Improvements | $120,000 | $280,000 |
| Equipment & Fixtures | $80,000 | $140,000 |
| Signage & Branding | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $12,000 | $20,000 |
| Technology & POS Systems | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Training & Opening Support | $10,000 | $18,000 |
| Working Capital (3 months) | $40,000 | $80,000 |
| Total Estimated Investment | $320,000 | $618,000 |
Estimates may vary based on location, market conditions, and build-out requirements. Consult with our franchise team for a precise projection.
Ongoing Fees
Simple & Fair
- Royalty Fee 5% of Gross Sales
- Marketing Fund 2% of Gross Sales
- Franchise Renewal $10,000 (every 10 yrs)
- Franchise Agreement 10-Year Term
Financing Options
We work with preferred SBA-approved lenders and can connect you with financing partners to help fund your dion's franchise.
Request Financing InfoYour Path to Opening a Dions Location
From your first inquiry to your grand opening, we guide you through every step of becoming a dion's franchise partner.
Submit Inquiry
Fill out our franchise inquiry form with your background, preferred location, and investment budget.
Discovery Call
Our franchise development team reviews your application and schedules a one-on-one discovery call.
Validation & Agreement
Visit an existing dions location, review the FDD, meet our leadership team, and sign your franchise agreement.
Grand Opening
Complete training, build out your location, and launch your dion's pizza restaurant with our full opening support team.
Ideal dions Franchise Partner
We're looking for passionate, community-driven entrepreneurs who share the dion's values of quality, hospitality, and dedication to every guest experience.
Financial Qualifications
Minimum net worth of $500,000 with at least $150,000 in liquid assets available for investment in your dion's franchise.
Business Experience
Prior experience in restaurant management, retail operations, or business ownership is preferred but not required — we train the right people.
Community Focus
A genuine passion for serving your local community and building lasting relationships — the cornerstone of every successful dions location.
Owner-Operator Commitment
We prefer franchisees who will be actively involved in day-to-day operations, at least initially, to ensure our dion's standards are upheld.
What Our Franchisees Say
Hear directly from dions franchise partners who have built thriving businesses with our support.
"Opening my dion's franchise was the best business decision I've ever made. The training was thorough, and the support team has been with me every step of the way. We broke even in 18 months."
"The dions pizza brand recognition was incredible from day one. Customers knew exactly what to expect and that trust made building a loyal customer base so much easier than starting from scratch."
"I had zero restaurant experience before opening my dion's location. The comprehensive training program and ongoing operational support gave me everything I needed to run a successful business."
Inquire About a dion's Franchise
Ready to bring dions pizza to your city? Fill out the inquiry form and our franchise development team will be in touch within 2 business days to discuss the opportunity in detail.