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Pizza Franchise Business Opportunity in Houston, TX

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza is more than a pizza franchise. We offer a variety of franchise models so that you can make the most out of your entrepreneurial experience and bring something unique and fun to your local neighborhood in Houston, TX.

With our pizza franchise for sale in Houston, TX, you can count on ongoing support, an exciting and comprehensive training program, and everything you need to operate a successful Smokin’ Oak Pizza franchise. Read on if you’re interested in finding out about owning a pizza franchise opportunity in Houston, TX.

Why Invest in a Houston, TX Pizza Franchise

Pizza is always a popular dinner and lunch choice for Americans, including families and children. Did you know that the pizza industry currently generates $40 billion in annual sales, with the average American eating 23 pounds of pizza per year? Our customers love our unique, fresh, and tasty wood-fired pizzas, and we love knowing they are satisfied and will return for more. With its popularity not slowing down, now is a great time to own your very own pizza restaurant franchise.

Houston is optimal for setting up a franchise with over 2 million people and an average household income of $52,450. Choosing the right location is essential. With Houston’s large number of strip malls, the city offers many high-traffic opportunities to attract guests. Better than average year-round temperatures also mean you can offer outdoor seating options– which can increase your revenue and give customers another reason to come back for more.

Multiple Pizza Franchise Models Available

If you’re looking for a pizza franchise business for sale, Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza meets the demand of today’s consumers by offering fresh ingredients and speed of preparation.

There are several different models for you to consider:

  1. Core Restaurant – modeled after our flagship wood-fire pizza restaurant in Rochester, MN, is an excellent option if you have a large space and want to take advantage of the warm Orlando weather with outdoor seating options. This model provides sit-down dining and an open-plan kitchen where guests can watch their pizzas cook in our wood-fired ovens.
  2. Core Restaurant and Taproom – building on our core restaurant model, this option provides guests the opportunity to be their own bartender. They can explore the taproom, featuring a wall of various beers, wines, and mixed drinks, and then select and pour whichever one they want to taste. Our innovative bracelet technology connects to their credit card, so the spirits are automatically added to their bill.
  3. Take Out and Delivery Only – an ideal option for anyone looking to keep their initial investment and overhead costs low. This model offers home delivery using a third-party delivery company, taking orders online or over the phone. Depending on your space, you can also offer limited seating for guests who want to eat on-site.
  4. Core Restaurant + Mobile Food Truck or Trailer – our “on the road” options help bring our wood-fired pizza to more people. With the rising popularity of street food, our food trucks are great investment choices that provide flexibility, variety, and mobility, to serve our guests at events, at pop-ups, or in their own neighborhoods.

Steps to Ownership

Purchasing a pizza franchise opportunity in Houston, TX, is as easy as following these steps:

  1. An introductory call with our development team.
  2. Attend one of our Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza franchise webinars.
  3. Review the Franchise Disclosure Document.
  4. Schedule a call with our Franchise Management Team.
  5. Participate in a Discovery Day with our Executive Team.
  6. It’s time to execute the Franchise Agreement. Welcome to the Team!

Initial Investment

The initial investment for a Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza ranges between $303,000 – $682,800. The range is due to several factors, including the location, size of the franchise, leasehold improvement costs, lease rates, and other types of expenses. The figure includes the franchise fee–1st Unit: $49,500, 2nd Unit: $39,500, and each additional unit: $29,500– and working capital.

Contact our development team for a detailed outline of the estimated initial investment.

Full Startup Support

We conduct initial franchise training for Franchise Owners and Managers at their restaurant location prior to and during the franchisee’s grand opening. It is a comprehensive 8 day program covering all material aspects of the franchise business.

Contact Our Development Team

See our complete list of FAQs to see what other Smokin’ Oak franchise owners have asked, or contact our franchise development team to learn more.