Pizza So Good
You’ll Never Have to Pan for Profit

Gold Dust Pizza Is The Pinnacle Of Our Evolution
A beloved, Gold Rush-inspired pizzeria serving up traditional and unique specialty pizzas, along with other popular favorites, in a unique and welcoming atmosphere. Our branding may be nostalgic and our enduring dough recipe 40-years old, but our entrepreneurial vision couldn’t be more modern.
With 6 locations, a customer rewards program & app, and diversified concepts like our takeout-focused Gold Dust Pizza Express, we’re not just adapting to the modern restaurant industry landscape – we’re thriving.
If you’re looking for a turnkey investment opportunity as part of a legacy brand that’s ready to conquer new frontiers, then Eureka! You’ve struck gold with Gold Dust Pizza.
Bite Into Opportunity with a Standout Fast-Casual Brand
Restaurant trends come and go, but pizza is forever. The average American eats 46 slices per year, contributing to the 11.5% CAGR of the booming fast-casual restaurant industry.
Featuring a well-branded, artisanal take on a timeless market segment, Gold Dust Pizza is a regional favorite that’s ready to strike franchise gold:
A Brand That’s Stood the Test of Time
Reap the rewards of entrepreneurial freedom while carrying forward the 40-year legacy of a turnkey, family-run business model. This is your chance to bring a beloved brand to new communities!
Handcrafted Pies, Golden Opportunities
Appeal to a wide variety of quality-driven consumers with an innovative artisanal menu coupled with exclusive offerings like our Gold Dust American Blonde Ale.
Tap Into the Nostalgia Boom
Stand apart from the competition with our beloved, Gold Rush-inspired branding, and reputation for community involvement, creating a destination dining experience and a loyal customer base.
Diverse Profit Pathways Backed by Integrated Tech
Maximize both revenue potential and customer convenience through dine-in, takeout, and delivery options, facilitated by a rewards program and proprietary app.
Proven Multi-Location Success
Invest with confidence as part of a well-established brand with both full-service and express locations, showcasing our scalability and adaptability to emerging restaurant industry trends.
Be Part of the Gold Dust Legacy and Build Your Franchise Future. Explore Ownership Opportunities Today!
HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS
When It Comes to Customer Loyalty, We’ve Hit the Mother Lode
Industry Statistics
- The U.S. fast-casual restaurant industry is projected to reach $337.8 billion by 2032.
- Approximately 3 billion pizzas are consumed in the U.S. each year.
- The average American eats over 6,000 pizza slices in their lifetime.
- 94% of Americans eat pizza on a regular basis.
REQUIRED INVESTMENT
Savor the Flavor. Secure Your Future
Franchise Fee – $30,000
Minimum Initial Investment Including Franchise Fee & Training: $279,000 -$950,000
Royalty Fee – 5 percent gross sales + 1 percent for marketing
TRAINING & SUPPORT
We’ll Help You Reach Your Business Goals
When you franchise with Gold Dust Pizza, you’ll become part of a family-operated brand that’s built our reputation on being a good community partner. We aim to apply that same dedication to our franchise community, and to treat our partners like family.
We offer:
Start strong with an initial training program designed to teach you everything you need to know about our menu, our operations, our vision, and our brand.
Benefit from tight systems, efficient inventory control, vendor relationships, labor management, back-end logistics, and hands-on support designed to enable smooth day-to-day operations.
Reach more people and grow your customer base by leveraging our distinctive, established, and popular brand, including design collateral, SEO/SEM strategies, and community outreach programs.
THE FRANCHISE PROCESS
5 Simple Steps to Franchise Success
STEP 1
Explore Your Opportunity
Complete our form on our website, and we will reach out to provide more information.
STEP 2
Meet the Team
We will schedule an in-person or remote meeting to review your application and discuss details as we begin our partnership.
STEP 3
Visit Us and See Our Business
Our franchise development representative will schedule a visit to our corporate location. Here, we will review detailed information on our business model, support, and marketing tools available.
STEP 4
Review and Decide
We will send you a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review. You will have 14 days to review the document.
STEP 5
Join the Team
After the FDD review, this is the time to apply for financing if needed!
CONTACT US
Ready to Bring Gold Dust Pizza to Your Community? Let’s Connect!
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