Restaurant Franchise Opportunity

Restaurant Franchise Opportunity
Local Philly Brand
The Tomato Shack salad & pizza co. is excited to offer this restaurant franchise opportunity. We have a 20+ year track record of success and will teach you our turnkey system for success as a Tomato Shack franchisee.
We are a local Philly brand with a 20+ year track record illustrating an emphasis on retaining pure quality while promoting this upward trend of healthy lifestyle eating! We let our ingredients do the talking and never cut corners.
Our decisions are based on the passion of a small group of managing partners that listen to their team. Decisions are not driven by what’s best for Wall Street, which can often push a growing brand to the ground! This restaurant franchise opportunity comes with our 100% commitment to your success. We’re in this together!
Seeking out local and organic ingredients whenever possible is an important part of the company mission. All our salad dressings, pizza sauces and sandwich spreads are gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and vegan. Healthy is our goal without compromising flavor! Our standard pizza crust (made with gluten) is made entirely of organic ingredients and has won “Best Pizza” in Philadelphia Magazine (among others).
We also make a gluten-free dough that helped us win recognition as in USA Today’s “10 Best Gluten-Free Pizzas”! We also offer a unique vegan cheese substitute as well, making sure to have something for all our guests with dietary restrictions! We take pride in offering many locally sourced and healthier options from our scratch kitchen.
Key success factors of a growing Tomato Shack franchise include:
- Strong brand identity
- Well-established and replicable business model
- Comprehensive training and support from our team
- Consistent brand experience across all locations
- Supportive franchisor-franchisee relationship
- Strong market demand
- Clear value proposition for everyone involved
Restaurant Franchise Opportunity
Available Territories
As of 2024, there are many potential territories open for our potential restaurant franchisees. We aim to focus our franchise growth throughout the Delaware Valley and tri-state area.
Were you looking to join the franchise team for this restaurant franchise opportunity, but in another area? Let us know, as we are constantly evaluating new key areas for additional growth.
Ready to take advantage of this restaurant franchise opportunity and become part of this incredible Philly brand?


Steps to Become a Tomato Shack Franchise
It’s our job to make this easy on you.
Start by completing our quick 6 question Franchise Interest Form. The franchise process can take anywhere from 30 days to a year depending on your candidacy and other criteria.
We will run through all the standard Q&A about the restaurant franchise opportunity and discuss how we will offer thorough and consistent training and support for your franchise(s). If we mutually feel a strong connection, we will move on to the next step.
Upon sharing our Franchise Development Document (FDD), you will learn about every aspect of this restaurant franchise opportunity from initial costs, to training and support, to our history and the future of the Tomato Shack brand. There are 23 main points in our FDD. The franchise agreement is attached to the FDD. They should be read carefully so you understand your obligations and what The Tomato Shack is obligated to do for you. We advise you to review this document with an attorney.
At this stage we will answer any remaining questions you might have, then discuss available territories and market specifics.
Next you will have the opportunity to meet with our team to gain a better understanding of what having your own Tomato Shack salad & pizza co. is all about. You will be invited to hear directly from leadership about how The Tomato Shack got started and our business goals including what the future holds for our brand.
Once you have signed your franchise agreement and paid your franchise fee, you are officially part of The Tomato Shack franchise family!
The best candidates for this restaurant franchise opportunity are already in or have plenty of experience within the restaurant industry. But don’t worry, even if you don’t you could still join the team!
Craig and Mike value everyone’s input. As I’ve grown with The Tomato Shack since 2012, I’ve applied their approach to my store. Their care and passion mean that the same level of care and dedication will extend to all new partnerships who join us as franchisees.
Restaurant Franchise Training and Support
If you decide to move forward with The Tomato Shack restaurant franchise opportunity, you can look forward to comprehensive training at The Tomato Shack University and top notch, consistent support.
We know our franchisees success depends primarily on the ongoing support they receive from us, as they work to establish and grow their restaurants. Our franchisee’s success is our success, so it’s all about teamwork!
With us by your side you can count on expert marketing help, established vendor relationships, exciting menu additions, operational support and lots more!
Once you have launched your new Tomato Shack, you will become part of this exciting local Philly area brand.
Your success is our success. We are in this together!


Restaurant Franchise Cost
At The Tomato Shack salad & pizza co., we’re incredibly proud of our investment. This restaurant franchise opportunity gives you consistent support, top industry positioning, and brand recognition. We made sure The Tomato Shack salad & pizza co. franchise cost is laid out in a clear and straightforward manner so you can be certain of the value you are receiving.
Below are some of the expenses you can expect when you join our team:
- $40,000 franchise fee
- Franchisee agrees to develop $300,000 liquidity requirement
- 6% of gross sales Monthly Royalty + 1% of gross sales Monthly Marketing Fee
- $150,500 – $685K minimum total estimated initial investment (pending renovation costs)