Own a dion's Franchise
Join the dions family and bring bold New Mexican flavors to your community. A proven dion's pizza brand with over 45 years of success in Albuquerque and beyond.
Franchise Benefits You Can Count On
Partnering with dions means joining a beloved brand that has built its reputation on handcrafted dion's pizza, fresh ingredients, and unbeatable New Mexican flavor since 1978.
Established Brand
Leverage the dion's name — a recognized, trusted brand with decades of loyal customers and strong community ties across New Mexico and the Southwest.
Comprehensive Training
Receive full onboarding — from kitchen operations and food safety to customer service and staff management — backed by our proven dions training system.
Marketing Support
Benefit from national and regional marketing campaigns, social media assets, digital advertising playbooks, and dedicated local launch support.
Supply Chain Network
Access our established supplier network for consistent, fresh ingredients at competitive prices — ensuring every dions pizza meets our quality standards.
Technology & POS
Get access to our integrated POS system, online ordering platform, and inventory management tools to streamline your daily operations from day one.
Ongoing Support
You're never alone. Our dedicated franchise success team provides continuous operational guidance, regular check-ins, and on-site assistance when needed.
dions Pizza Franchise Investment Requirements
Opening a dions franchise is a meaningful investment in a proven business model. Below is a transparent breakdown of typical startup costs and ongoing fees for a standard dion's pizza location.
Financing assistance and SBA loan guidance are available to qualified candidates. Our team will work with you to find the right path for your market.
Request Full DisclosureStandard Franchise Unit — Cost Breakdown
Estimated Ranges| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 – $45,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements & Build-Out | $150,000 – $300,000 |
| Equipment & Fixtures | $80,000 – $120,000 |
| Initial Inventory & Supplies | $15,000 – $25,000 |
| Technology & POS System | $10,000 – $18,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Budget | $12,000 – $20,000 |
| Working Capital (3 months) | $40,000 – $60,000 |
| Training & Travel Expenses | $8,000 – $12,000 |
| Total Estimated Investment | $350,000 – $600,000 |
5%
Royalty Fee (of gross sales)
2%
Marketing Fund Contribution
Your Path to Opening a dions Location
From your first inquiry to opening day, our team guides you through every step of becoming a dion's pizza franchise owner.
Submit Your Inquiry
Fill out the franchise inquiry form below with your background, preferred location, and investment capacity. Our franchise development team reviews every submission personally.
Discovery Call & Qualification
Qualified candidates are invited to a one-on-one discovery call with our franchise team. We'll discuss your goals, answer questions, and assess mutual fit before moving forward.
Review Franchise Disclosure Document
Receive and review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). We encourage candidates to consult with a franchise attorney during this due-diligence period.
Meet the Dions Team & Discovery Day
Visit our Albuquerque headquarters for Discovery Day — meet leadership, tour operations, and experience the dions brand culture firsthand before signing.
Sign Agreement & Secure Location
Sign the Franchise Agreement, pay the initial fee, and work with our real estate team to identify and secure the ideal site for your dion's pizza location.
Training, Build-Out & Grand Opening
Complete our comprehensive training program, oversee your build-out with our design support team, and launch with a full grand opening marketing package from dions HQ.
Hear From Our dions Franchise Owners
Real owners share what it means to be part of the dion's pizza family.
"Opening my dions location was the best business decision I ever made. The support from the corporate team during build-out and launch was exceptional — they genuinely wanted me to succeed from day one."
Marcus T.
Santa Fe, NM
"The dion's brand recognition made things so much easier. Customers already knew and loved the pizza before we even opened. I hit my break-even target four months ahead of schedule thanks to their marketing system."
Linda R.
Las Cruces, NM
"I was new to the restaurant business, but the six-week dions training program gave me the confidence and skills to run a smooth operation. Two years in, I'm already planning my second location."
James K.
El Paso, TX
Inquire About a dion's Franchise
Ready to bring the dions pizza experience to your market? Fill in the form and our franchise development team will be in touch within two business days.
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Call Us Directly +1 505-821-3911
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Email Our Franchise Team [email protected]
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Headquarters 8010 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA
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Office Hours Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM | Sat 10AM–4PM