Round Table Pizza
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The Concept
Round Table Pizza is a U.S. pizza franchise founded in 1959 in Menlo Park, California. Acquired by FAT Brands in 2021, the brand has become one of the company’s flagship restaurant concepts and is recognized for its premium pizzas made with fresh dough, high-quality ingredients, and its distinctive medieval-inspired “Pizza Royalty™” branding. Today, the chain operates more than 410 restaurants across eight Western U.S. states.
Unlike many delivery-focused pizza brands, Round Table Pizza offers multiple restaurant formats, including dine-in, carryout, delivery, express locations, and non-traditional venues. The franchise continues to expand beyond traditional retail locations, including airports, casinos, universities, and, most recently, U.S. military bases. In June 2026, the brand opened its first U.S. military base restaurant at Fort Bliss, Texas, highlighting FAT Brands’ strategy of expanding through non-traditional venues.
The franchise targets experienced multi-unit restaurant operators as well as first-time franchisees with strong business management skills. Franchisees benefit from national purchasing power, comprehensive training, marketing support, and the resources of FAT Brands’ multi-brand platform.

Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Round Table Pizza franchise?
The total investment depends on the restaurant format. A traditional dine-in restaurant typically requires an investment between $504,100 and $1,091,500, while a smaller delivery/carryout unit requires $347,300 to $510,250. The investment includes the $25,000 initial franchise fee, equipment, leasehold improvements, signage, opening inventory, and working capital.
Does Round Table Pizza require restaurant experience?
Restaurant experience is preferred but not always mandatory. The franchisor looks for candidates with strong leadership, financial capability, and operational management skills. Franchisees complete an extensive training program covering restaurant operations, food preparation, marketing, staffing, and financial management before opening their restaurant.
What support does FAT Brands provide franchisees?
Franchisees receive assistance throughout the development process, including site selection, restaurant design, construction guidance, initial training, grand opening support, purchasing programs, technology systems, and ongoing operational coaching. As part of the FAT Brands portfolio, Round Table Pizza also benefits from shared corporate resources and purchasing efficiencies across multiple restaurant brands.
What restaurant formats are available?
Round Table Pizza offers several formats to suit different markets and investment levels, including traditional dine-in restaurants, delivery and carryout locations, express units, and non-traditional venues such as airports, military bases, universities, and entertainment venues. This flexibility allows franchisees to choose a model that matches their local market and investment capacity.
Is Round Table Pizza expanding?
Yes. Round Table Pizza continues to grow throughout the Western United States while pursuing expansion into non-traditional venues. Recent openings—including its first restaurant on a U.S. military base at Fort Bliss—reflect FAT Brands’ strategy to diversify the brand’s footprint beyond conventional shopping centers and standalone restaurants.


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