UNO Pizzeria

UNO Pizzeria and Grill is an American restaurant brand founded in downtown Chicago in 1943. The brand is known for its Chicago-style deep dish pizza, featuring a thick crust, rich tomato sauce, cheese and generous toppings. Its menu also includes thin-crust pizzas, flatbreads, gluten-free pizzas, appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and desserts.

UNO operates as a casual dining concept that combines pizza with a broader restaurant experience for families, groups and dine-in customers. The brand is exploring franchise expansion in India through single-unit restaurant partnerships and area development opportunities.

Franchise Business Model

UNO Pizzeria and Grill is offering a Franchise Owned Franchise Operated model, where the franchise partner invests in and operates the restaurant.

The webinar discussed the following restaurant formats:

• Full-service restaurant: Approximately 1,800–2,000 sq. ft.
• Food-court format: Approximately 500–800 sq. ft.
• Intermediate format: Approximately 1,000–1,500 sq. ft.
• Beer and wine restaurant: Approximately 2,000–3,000 sq. ft., subject to additional licensing and investment requirements.

The smaller formats and their commercial terms should be confirmed with the brand before publication.

Franchise Investment Details

The investment was described as covering restaurant setup, kitchen equipment, initial raw materials, design, training and launch-related expenses. A beer and wine format may require an additional ₹40 lakh–₹60 lakh, depending on the location and setup.

All investment and return figures are indicative brand projections and should not be treated as guaranteed outcomes.

Franchise Support

According to the webinar, the expansion team may support franchise partners with:

• Site selection and location evaluation
• Restaurant design and project management
• Kitchen equipment setup
• Hiring and staff training
• Restaurant launch activities
• National marketing support
• Local marketing creatives and promotional guidance
• Operational training and execution support

The webinar indicated a possible store execution timeline of approximately 60–70 days after design approval, subject to site readiness, approvals and project requirements.

Area Development Opportunity

UNO is also inviting area development partners to build multiple restaurants within selected territories. The webinar discussed state and regional development opportunities, including Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and other regions.

Area development partners may be expected to open at least one restaurant and participate in expanding the brand through additional franchise outlets. Territorial rights, investment requirements and revenue-sharing terms must be confirmed directly with the expansion team.