Broadway Bar & Pizza
Food & Beverage · Full Service Restaurants
Description
What is Broadway Bar & Pizza?
At the heart of Broadway's success is their commitment to scratch-made recipes and fresh ingredients. Each location features hand-tossed pizzas crafted with their proprietary dough recipe, complemented by a carefully curated selection of craft beers and spirits. The menu extends beyond pizza to include classic appetizers, fresh salads, and hearty sandwiches, ensuring there's something for everyone.
What sets Broadway Bar & Pizza apart is their dual-concept approach, successfully balancing family-friendly dining with a vibrant bar scene. Their restaurants are designed to serve as community hubs, hosting everything from family dinners to game-day celebrations. The versatile business model allows franchisees to capture multiple revenue streams throughout the day and evening.
As a franchise opportunity, Broadway Bar & Pizza provides comprehensive training and ongoing support, leveraging six decades of industry experience. Their proven operational systems and established brand recognition offer franchisees a solid foundation for success. The concept particularly resonates in suburban and medium-sized markets, where demand for quality casual dining experiences continues to grow.
For entrepreneurs seeking to enter the restaurant industry with a concept that has stood the test of time, Broadway Bar & Pizza offers a unique blend of traditional values and modern business practices.
- 60+ years proven restaurant concept
- Award-winning menu with casual atmosphere
- Lower investment than sector average
- Established Minnesota market presence
- Full-service dining with delivery capability
- Family-friendly pizza restaurant positioning
Location Analysis
Where Broadway Bar & Pizza wins
The Brooklyn Park, Minnesota location exemplifies the franchise's successful site selection strategy, earning above-average customer ratings and showcasing the brand's ability to thrive in suburban markets. This location's success along 85th Avenue North demonstrates the viability of positioning units in accessible suburban corridors with strong residential density.
Market analysis suggests significant growth potential in similar Midwestern markets, particularly in underserved secondary cities throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. The franchise's established six-decade presence in Minnesota provides operational advantages through supply chain efficiency and brand recognition. Prospective franchisees should focus on suburban locations with median household incomes above $60,000, population densities exceeding 2,000 per square mile, and proximity to retail corridors. The brand's proven track record since 1961 and strong performance metrics in existing locations indicate a reliable business model for expansion in similar demographic markets.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Broadway Bar & Pizza
The full-service restaurant sector faces ongoing challenges from labor costs, supply chain pressures, and evolving consumer dining preferences toward fast-casual formats. However, pizza concepts maintain strong consumer loyalty and delivery/takeout adaptability, factors that proved resilient during recent market disruptions.
With 12 units operating since 1961, Broadway represents a mature but limited-scale franchise system. The 60+ year operational history demonstrates concept viability and brand longevity, though the modest unit count suggests either selective growth strategies or market penetration challenges. This scale may limit brand recognition compared to larger pizza chains but could offer greater territorial availability and personalized franchisor support.
Prospective investors should evaluate local market demographics favoring family dining and pizza consumption, assess competition from national pizza chains, and consider operational complexity of full-service restaurant management. The system's Minnesota-concentrated footprint suggests regional brand strength but may limit proven expansion models for diverse markets. Qualified investors typically require substantial restaurant experience and sufficient working capital beyond initial investment for sustained operations.
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $860,000 to $1,354,500. The midpoint $1,107,250 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
Growth over time
Franchise footprint
2024 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Broadway Bar & Pizza's 2024 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Broadway Bar & Pizza franchise typically ranges between $860,000.00 and $1,354,500.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2024. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.
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