Head-to-Head Franchise Intelligence
MOD Pizza vs Blaze Pizza
Commercial comparison of unit economics, FTC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 19 average unit volume (AUV), startup capital requirements, and store tech stacks.
Contender 1Rank #106
MOD Pizza
Pizza & Delivery
Artisan Pizza & Oven-Baked Sides
Parent Holding:Independent Private
Contender 2Rank #150
Blaze Pizza
Pizza & Delivery
Artisan Pizza & Oven-Baked Sides
Parent Holding:Independent Private
Unit Economics & Financial Benchmarks
Verified against FTC FDD Item 19 and SEC Form 10-K regulatory disclosures.
| Metric | MOD Pizza | Blaze Pizza | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median AUV (Annual Sales) | $4.57M | $4.36M | MOD Pizza (+5%) |
| Active Store Locations | 449 | 230 | MOD Pizza (Larger Fleet) |
| Initial Investment Range | $2.20M – $4.80M | $2.20M – $4.80M | Varies by site format |
| Min Liquid Capital Required | $750k | $750k | FDD Item 7 Requirement |
| Royalty Fee % | 4.5% | 4.5% | Equal |
| National Ad Fund % | 3.0% | 3.0% | Marketing Contribution |
| Annual Systemwide Sales | $2.10B | $1.00B | System Scale |
In-Store Tech Stack
Point-of-Sale Hardware/Software
MOD Pizza:SpeedLine POS
Blaze Pizza:SpeedLine POS
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
MOD Pizza:Micros KDS
Blaze Pizza:Micros KDS
Delivery Multi-Homing
DoorDash Marketplace Penetration
MOD Pizza:0% (0 stores)
Blaze Pizza:0% (0 stores)
Uber Eats Marketplace Penetration
MOD Pizza:0% (0 stores)
Blaze Pizza:0% (0 stores)
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