Franchise Opportunity

Own a dion's Franchise
in Your Community

Join the Dions family and bring the legendary dion's pizza, subs, and salads experience to your neighborhood. Build a thriving business with a proven brand behind you.

50+
Locations
40+
Years in Business
95%
Franchisee Satisfaction
4.8
Average Rating

The dions Franchise Advantage

Dions has been a beloved institution in New Mexico for over four decades. As a dions franchise partner, you tap into an established brand, a loyal customer base, and decades of operational expertise — so you can focus on growing your business.

Proven Brand Heritage

Over 40 years of serving communities across the Southwest. The dion's name carries instant recognition and trust that new businesses spend years building.

Comprehensive Training

Receive hands-on training at our flagship location covering operations, food prep, staff management, and customer service before you open your doors.

Ongoing Support

Dedicated franchise support team available to help you navigate challenges, optimize operations, and grow your dions location year over year.

Marketing Resources

Access to national marketing campaigns, digital assets, social media toolkits, and local advertising support to drive traffic to your location.

Supply Chain Network

Benefit from our established supplier relationships and purchasing power, ensuring consistent product quality and competitive ingredient pricing.

Growth Potential

Join a brand with active expansion plans. Early franchise partners gain access to prime territories and priority consideration for multi-unit development agreements.

Find the Right Fit for Your Budget

We offer multiple franchise formats to suit different markets and investment levels. Every format delivers the full dion's pizza experience your customers expect.

Express Format
$180K – $280K

Compact Location

Ideal for high-traffic areas like food courts, airports, and smaller commercial spaces. Lower overhead, faster ramp-up time.

  • Franchise fee: $25,000
  • 800–1,200 sq ft footprint
  • Streamlined dions pizza menu
  • Full training program included
  • 5% royalty on net sales
Apply for Express
Multi-Unit Development
$900K – $2M+

Territory Development

For experienced operators looking to develop multiple dion's locations within an exclusive territory. Reduced fees and priority support for multi-unit partners.

  • Reduced franchise fees
  • Exclusive territory rights
  • 3+ locations commitment
  • Dedicated development support
  • 4% royalty on net sales
Apply for Multi-Unit
Dions franchise restaurant interior showing the inviting dion's pizza dining experience

Your Path to Owning a dions Pizza Franchise

1

Submit Your Inquiry

Complete the franchise inquiry form below with your background, preferred location, and investment capacity. Our team reviews all applications within 3–5 business days.

2

Discovery Call & Qualification

A member of our franchise development team will schedule a call to learn more about you, answer your questions about dions, and determine mutual fit for partnership.

3

Review Franchise Disclosure Document

Receive and review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). We encourage you to consult with a franchise attorney to fully understand terms, obligations, and opportunities.

4

Visit Our Flagship Location

Spend a day at our Albuquerque flagship. Meet the team, see operations firsthand, and experience the dion's culture that has built such loyal customers over 40+ years.

5

Sign Franchise Agreement & Begin Training

Once approved, sign your franchise agreement, complete your initial training program, and work with our team to site-select, build out, and launch your Dions location.

What Dions Partners Say

Franchise owner testimonial

"Opening my dions franchise was the best business decision I've made. The brand recognition was instant — customers lined up on day one. The training program prepared me for everything."

Marcus T.
Franchise Owner, Santa Fe, NM
Multi-unit franchisee testimonial

"I now operate three dion's pizza locations and I'm planning a fourth. The support from corporate is genuinely outstanding — they treat you as a partner, not just a royalty check."

Linda R.
Multi-Unit Owner, Rio Rancho, NM
Dions express franchisee testimonial

"I started with an Express format in a busy food court. Within 18 months I broke even and recently signed for a second standard location. Dions made scaling straightforward."

Carlos M.
Franchise Owner, Las Cruces, NM

Franchise FAQ

Prior restaurant experience is beneficial but not required. What matters most is a passion for food and hospitality, strong management skills, and a commitment to the dions brand standards. Our training program covers all operational aspects thoroughly.

From initial inquiry to signing the franchise agreement typically takes 60–120 days. This includes the discovery call, FDD review period, discovery day visit, financing arrangements, and legal review. We work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

We are actively expanding throughout the Southwest and select national markets. Available territories include areas across New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Nevada. Contact us through the form below and we will share a current territory availability map with you.

We work with a network of preferred SBA lenders who have experience financing dions franchise locations. We also assist with leasehold improvement financing and equipment leasing options. Qualified candidates typically need 20–30% of total investment as liquid capital.

Standard franchisees pay a 5% royalty on net sales and a 2% marketing fund contribution. Multi-unit development partners receive a reduced 4% royalty rate. These fees cover access to the dion's brand, ongoing training, marketing support, and operational systems.

Apply for a dion's Franchise Today

Ready to take the next step? Fill out the inquiry form and our franchise development team will reach out within 3–5 business days to discuss your opportunity.

Call Us

+1 505-296-0771

Headquarters

11000 Central Ave SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87123

Office Hours

Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Bring dions pizza to Your Community

Join a brand with decades of trust, a loyal following, and a team dedicated to your success as a Dions franchise partner.