Now Accepting Franchise Partners · Est. 1994
The pizza brand
people come back
to. Now open
for partners.
Big Kahuna's Pizza has been building loyal customers for 30 years. We're not looking for operators — we're looking for the right partners to bring this brand to new cities. If you're serious about building something real, read on.
Est.
1994
30%+
EBITDA target on mature locations
72–75%
Gross profit margin built on fresh, lean operations
3
Scalable formats from $150K entry investment
What Most Franchise Pitches Won't Tell YouMost QSR brands fail
Most QSR brands fail
investors. Here's why
BKP is different.
The problem: commoditized brands
Most pizza chains compete on price and discounts. When you're in a price war, margins get squeezed — and the franchisee pays the price, not the franchisor. Customers have no reason to stay loyal.
The problem: no identity
A blank-slate brand needs you to spend on marketing just to exist. Without a distinctive identity, you're fighting for awareness from day one with no organic word-of-mouth behind you.
The problem: one rigid format
Most franchise systems lock you into one expensive box. If the location doesn't work, you have no flexibility. Your entire investment depends on a single real estate bet.
What BKP gets right
A 30-year-old brand with a genuine lifestyle identity, a loyal customer base built on food quality — not discounts — and three flexible formats that adapt to your market. Customers don't come back because of a deal. They come back because it feels like their place.
“The only thing better than a great product is a great product with a story people want to be part of. BKP has both — and it's been earning repeat customers since 1994.”
In QSR, customer lifetime value is everything. A brand with identity and loyalty built into its DNA is worth significantly more than one that relies on promotional spend to drive footfall. BKP's beach-born story, fresh-daily commitment, and Hawaiian vibe aren't marketing — they're operational realities customers can see, smell, and taste on every visit.
The Structural AdvantagesSix reasons serious
Six reasons serious
investors look twice at BKP.
01
30 Years of Brand Equity
BKP has been earning customer trust since 1994. That's not marketing copy — that's a track record. You're not launching a brand, you're bringing an established one to your city.
02
Food That Sells Itself
Fresh dough rolled daily, locally sourced ingredients, zero additives. When the food is genuinely good, word-of-mouth does the heavy lifting. Your marketing budget works harder.
03
Landlord & Mall Appeal
A lifestyle brand with a distinct vibe is a foot-traffic puller — not just a tenant. Landlords compete for brands that drive dwell time. BKP checks that box in ways generic pizza brands don't.
04
3 Formats, One System
Mall, High Street, or Container. One proven operational playbook, three different real estate footprints. You choose what fits your market and capital — not the other way around.
05
Lean Cost of Goods
25–28% COGs with 72–75% gross profit. In QSR, this is the foundation everything else is built on. Strong margins mean you have breathing room for staffing, rent, and growth.
06
First-Mover Opportunity
BKP is opening its franchise program now. The franchisees who enter early get the best territories, the most direct franchisor support, and the strongest unit economics before saturation.
$1.5M–$2.5M
EBITDA target on mature locations
72–75%
Gross Profit Margin
30%+
EBITDA Target
$25K
Franchise License Fee
Full Transparency on FinancialsNo smoke. No mirrors.
No smoke. No mirrors.
Here are the numbers.
We believe you should understand exactly what you're investing in before we ever get on a call. These are BKP's unit economics — broken down by format, openly.
Franchise License Fee$25,000
Total Setup Investment$180K–$200K
Space500–750 sq ft
Avg. Annual Revenue$1.5M–$2.5M
Cost of Goods25–28%
Gross Profit72–75%
EBITDA (target)30%+
Margin Breakdown
Estimated Payback Period
~3–4 Years
Based on target AUV of $1.5M–$2.5M and 30%+ EBITDA. Actual results depend on location, staffing, and operational execution. We'll give you honest projections — not best-case scenarios.
Four Ways to EnterPick the format that fits
Pick the format that fits
your market and capital.
$180K–$200K
Total Investment
- Captive foot traffic — customers come to you
- Full double-deck oven + delivery capability
- Dine-in and takeaway in a compact footprint
- Strong landlord appeal as a foot-traffic anchor
- Proven QSR layout — efficient from day one
Best for: First-time franchise investors wanting a proven, high-footfall setup with lower real estate risk.
$225K–$250K
Total Investment
- Full Hawaiian ambience — the complete BKP experience
- Larger dine-in capacity for families and groups
- Maximum brand visibility and community presence
- Strong for university districts and urban centers
- Delivery + dine-in + events revenue streams
Best for: Investors focused on building a flagship location with strong brand presence and multi-revenue-stream potential.
$150K–$175K
Total Investment
- Lowest fixed entry point in the BKP system
- Flexible — events, beach towns, seasonal spots
- Move locations if demand shifts
- Ideal for testing a new market before committing
- Full BKP menu and brand experience
Best for: Investors who want the lowest capital entry point, or want to prove a market before investing in a fixed location.
$120K–$150K
Total Investment
- Most flexible format — go where the crowd is
- Festivals, markets, sports events, private catering
- Fastest route to market and brand building
- No lease risk — you own the asset outright
- Full BKP kitchen setup and branded wrap
Best for: Entrepreneurs who want maximum mobility and the ability to build a BKP following city-wide before anchoring in a fixed site.
What You Get With BKPYou won't be
You won't be
figuring this out alone.
As an early franchise partner, you get direct access to BKP's founding team — not a call center. Here's what the partnership looks like from day one.
01
Site Selection & Layout
We help you evaluate your market, identify the right location, and fit out the space to BKP spec. You don't guess — we've done this before.
02
Training & Operations
Full onboarding on BKP's kitchen operations, dough process, quality standards, and hospitality culture. Everything that makes BKP, BKP.
03
Launch Support
Branding, local marketing playbook, supplier introductions, and opening day support. We're invested in your launch because your success validates the system.
04
Ongoing Partnership
Regular check-ins, performance reviews, and access to the founding team as the brand grows. Early partners help shape how the franchise system evolves.
What We Can Promise You
Honest numbers. The projections we share are based on what we believe is realistic — not cherry-picked best cases. If a location looks weak, we'll tell you.
Direct access. As an early partner, you'll work directly with BKP's core team — not a franchise coordinator you've never met.
Territory protection. First partners get first pick of territories. Once your market is yours, we don't open competing locations around you.
A brand with real loyalty. 30 years of customer relationships. You're not building brand awareness from scratch — you're bringing an established one home.
Ready to TalkAre you the right
Are you the right
person to bring BKP
to your city?
We're not looking for passive investors. We want partners who are serious about building something in their market — people who are energized by the brand, committed to quality, and ready to take ownership of a location. If that's you, let's talk.
No commitment required to request info
Discovery call takes 30 minutes
Early partners choose their territory first
Request Franchise Information
Fill in the form and we'll send you the full franchise kit — financials, operational details, and territory availability — within 24 hours.
No spam. No cold calls. We'll send the franchise kit and schedule a call only if you want one. Contact: sheldon@bigkpizza.com