Cascadia Pizza Co. Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$346,742 - $676,510
Franchise Fee
$15,000
Total US Locations
8
Business Summary
Cascadia Pizza Co. offers a craft-style restaurant franchise featuring Neapolitan-inspired wood-fired pizza, wings, and specialty menu items. These items are served from traditional restaurant locations and mobile food units. The franchise also provides area development opportunities for individuals interested in opening multiple Cascadia Pizza Co. businesses within a designated territory.
Corporate History
Cascadia Pizza Co. Franchising LLC was established on May 30, 2023, and began offering franchises on June 15, 2023. The brand's origins trace back to its affiliate, Cascadia Pizza Co. LLC, which was established on September 5, 2018. This affiliate owns the Licensed Marks and operates three Cascadia Pizza Co. restaurants and four mobile food units, which are similar to the franchised business. The franchisor also has two parent companies, Tomcal Inc. (established July 31, 2018) and Buck Ventures Inc. (established November 11, 2023), neither of which offer franchises.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$346,742 - $676,510
Franchise Fee (Low)
$15,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$59,500
Royalty %
6%
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$164,200
Equipment Costs (High)
$308,700
Working Capital
$100,316
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Cascadia Pizza Co.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, show total revenues of $200,389 and a net income of $47,443. The company had cash and cash equivalents of $101,073 at year-end 2024. Despite these figures, a special risk highlighted in the FDD states that the franchisor's financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements, calls into question its financial ability to provide services and support to franchisees. The auditors issued an unqualified opinion, meaning the financial statements are presented fairly in all material respects, but the company's own risk disclosure indicates a concern regarding financial support.
Financing Details
Cascadia Pizza Co. does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. Additionally, the franchisor does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations that franchisees might incur.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
8
Franchised Units
3
Corporate Units
5
Avg Square Footage
2,250
Franchising Since
2023
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Cascadia Pizza Co. has no litigation to report in Item 3 of its Franchise Disclosure Document. This means Cascadia Pizza Co. or its management have not been involved in any material litigation, including lawsuits, arbitration, or other legal proceedings, that are required to be disclosed.
Bankruptcy History
Cascadia Pizza Co. has no bankruptcy history to report in Item 4 of its Franchise Disclosure Document. This means the franchisor, its affiliates, or key management personnel have not filed for bankruptcy, been adjudicated bankrupt, or reorganized due to insolvency within the last 10 years.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their Cascadia Pizza Co. franchise, franchisees must be in full compliance with their franchise agreement and all related agreements, provide 180 days' written notice of their intent to renew, and pay a renewal fee of $10,000. They are also required to sign the franchisor's then-current form of franchise agreement, which may have materially different terms. Additionally, franchisees must execute a general release in favor of the franchisor, remodel and upgrade their restaurant to meet current brand standards, and have the legal right to continue occupying their location. Owners and their spouses must also guarantee the terms of the new agreement.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Before a Cascadia Pizza Co. restaurant opens, the franchisor assists with granting the franchise rights, defining the territory, providing access to its operations manuals, and approving the chosen site. It also provides lists of approved suppliers, equipment, furniture, and fixtures, and helps identify the restaurant on its website and digital media. Initial training is provided for the franchisee or a managing owner and one manager at no additional cost for the training itself, typically taking place in Maple Valley, Washington. After opening, ongoing support may include supplemental training (for a fee), communication of updated operating standards, marketing guidance and approval, and a list of approved vendors. The franchisor may also organize an annual system conference (attendees cover their own travel costs) and manages a brand development fund for system-wide marketing. However, Cascadia Pizza Co. does not provide assistance with hiring or training employees, and it reserves the right to designate pricing for menu items.
Initial Training Hours
160
Training Location
Maple Valley, Washington
Ongoing Support
After opening, Cascadia Pizza Co. franchisees may participate in supplemental on-site training if requested or required, for which they pay a fee plus travel expenses. The franchisor establishes and communicates updated operating standards, marketing guidelines, and approved vendors. Franchisees may attend an optional annual system conference, covering their own travel and accommodation costs. The franchisor administers the brand development fund for system-wide marketing and may establish local or regional advertising cooperatives. Cascadia Pizza Co. reserves the right to designate pricing and promotions for menu items. However, the franchisor does not provide assistance with hiring or training individual employees; franchisees are responsible for the management and supervision of their staff.
Franchise Requirements
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
hybrid
Owner Participation
supervisory
Territory Type
non-exclusive
Territory Size Requirements
Cascadia Pizza Co. designates a territory around the approved restaurant location, typically the smaller of a 5-mile radius (travelable by road) or an area encompassing a population of 150,000 people. If the restaurant is in a non-traditional or captive market location, like a shopping mall or airport, the designated territory might be limited to the physical boundaries of that facility.