How Much Does It Cost to Start a Pizza Shop?
Last updated: March 2026
National Average
Low
$50,000
Medium
$175,000
High
$400,000
A restaurant or delivery-focused shop specializing in pizzas. Can range from a small carryout-only operation to a full-service dine-in pizzeria.
Time to Launch
3-6 months
Profit Margins
7-12%
Break-Even Timeline
12-24 months
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Employees:
One-Time Costs
$151,500
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First Year Total
$151,500
Startup Costs by State
| State | Low | Medium | High | LLC Fee | Sales Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $42,500 | $148,750 | $340,000 | $50 | 7.0% |
| West Virginia | $43,000 | $150,500 | $344,000 | $100 | 6.0% |
| Alabama | $44,000 | $154,000 | $352,000 | $200 | 4.0% |
| Arkansas | $44,500 | $155,750 | $356,000 | $45 | 6.5% |
| Oklahoma | $44,500 | $155,750 | $356,000 | $100 | 4.5% |
| Kansas | $45,000 | $157,500 | $360,000 | $160 | 6.5% |
| Indiana | $45,500 | $159,250 | $364,000 | $95 | 7.0% |
| Iowa | $45,500 | $159,250 | $364,000 | $50 | 6.0% |
| Michigan | $45,500 | $159,250 | $364,000 | $50 | 6.0% |
| Nebraska | $45,500 | $159,250 | $364,000 | $105 | 5.5% |
| Ohio | $45,500 | $159,250 | $364,000 | $99 | 5.8% |
| Kentucky | $46,000 | $161,000 | $368,000 | $40 | 6.0% |
| Louisiana | $46,000 | $161,000 | $368,000 | $100 | 4.5% |
| Missouri | $46,000 | $161,000 | $368,000 | $50 | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | $46,000 | $161,000 | $368,000 | $300 | 7.0% |
| Texas | $46,000 | $161,000 | $368,000 | $300 | 6.3% |
| Georgia | $47,000 | $164,500 | $376,000 | $100 | 4.0% |
| Illinois | $47,500 | $166,250 | $380,000 | $150 | 6.3% |
| New Mexico | $47,500 | $166,250 | $380,000 | $50 | 5.1% |
| Wisconsin | $47,500 | $166,250 | $380,000 | $130 | 5.0% |
| North Carolina | $48,000 | $168,000 | $384,000 | $125 | 4.8% |
| South Carolina | $48,000 | $168,000 | $384,000 | $110 | 6.0% |
| South Dakota | $48,500 | $169,750 | $388,000 | $150 | 4.5% |
| Minnesota | $49,000 | $171,500 | $392,000 | $155 | 6.9% |
| North Dakota | $49,500 | $173,250 | $396,000 | $135 | 5.0% |
| Wyoming | $50,000 | $175,000 | $400,000 | $100 | 4.0% |
| Nevada | $51,000 | $178,500 | $408,000 | $425 | 6.8% |
| Arizona | $51,500 | $180,250 | $412,000 | $50 | 5.6% |
| Florida | $51,500 | $180,250 | $412,000 | $125 | 6.0% |
| Idaho | $51,500 | $180,250 | $412,000 | $100 | 6.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $51,500 | $180,250 | $412,000 | $125 | 6.0% |
| Delaware | $52,000 | $182,000 | $416,000 | $110 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $52,000 | $182,000 | $416,000 | $100 | 4.3% |
| Colorado | $53,000 | $185,500 | $424,000 | $50 | 2.9% |
| Montana | $53,000 | $185,500 | $424,000 | $70 | 0.0% |
| Utah | $53,000 | $185,500 | $424,000 | $54 | 4.8% |
| Oregon | $56,000 | $196,000 | $448,000 | $100 | 0.0% |
| Vermont | $56,000 | $196,000 | $448,000 | $125 | 6.0% |
| Maine | $57,000 | $199,500 | $456,000 | $175 | 5.5% |
| Rhode Island | $58,000 | $203,000 | $464,000 | $150 | 7.0% |
| New Hampshire | $58,500 | $204,750 | $468,000 | $102 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $59,000 | $206,500 | $472,000 | $200 | 6.5% |
| Connecticut | $59,500 | $208,250 | $476,000 | $120 | 6.3% |
| New Jersey | $62,500 | $218,750 | $500,000 | $125 | 6.6% |
| Alaska | $63,500 | $222,250 | $508,000 | $250 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $64,500 | $225,750 | $516,000 | $100 | 6.0% |
| California | $67,500 | $236,250 | $540,000 | $70 | 7.3% |
| New York | $69,500 | $243,250 | $556,000 | $200 | 4.0% |
| Massachusetts | $75,000 | $262,500 | $600,000 | $500 | 6.3% |
| Hawaii | $96,500 | $337,750 | $772,000 | $50 | 4.0% |
Cheapest & Most Expensive States
5 Cheapest States
- Mississippi$148,750
- West Virginia$150,500
- Alabama$154,000
- Arkansas$155,750
- Oklahoma$155,750
5 Most Expensive States
- Hawaii$337,750
- Massachusetts$262,500
- New York$243,250
- California$236,250
- Maryland$225,750
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening a pizza shop costs $50,000 to $400,000. A small carryout-only pizza shop can open for $50,000-$100,000. A full-service pizzeria with dine-in seating typically costs $150,000-$300,000. A high-end artisan pizzeria with a wood-fired oven and full bar can reach $400,000.
Pizza shops average 7-12% net profit margins. Food cost (ingredients) should target 25-30% of revenue, and labor should stay under 30-35%. A busy pizza shop grossing $400,000/year can net $28,000-$48,000. Delivery-focused concepts tend to have higher margins than full dine-in operations.
Conveyor ovens are best for high-volume delivery operations — they're fast, consistent, and easy to operate. Deck ovens produce superior crust for artisan pizzerias. Wood-fired ovens create authentic flavor and theater but require more skill and have lower throughput. Budget $5,000-$60,000 depending on type and size.
Use third-party apps for discovery (new customer acquisition), but build your own direct ordering channel as quickly as possible. Third-party commissions of 15-30% make pizza delivery unprofitable on its own. Direct orders via your website or app cost $0-$0.30 per order vs $3-$5 on delivery platforms.
A small neighborhood pizza shop sells 50-150 pizzas per day. A high-volume delivery operation can do 200-500 pizzas per day during peak hours. Revenue depends heavily on your price point — a $15 average ticket vs $25 creates dramatically different financials.
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