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usfoods.comTHE PIZZA BUSINESS, CONNECTED
More know-how.
Better next moves.
From financing your first shop to choosing an oven or perfecting your dough. Start here for useful connections across the pizza industry.
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THE DIRECTORY
Find your next useful connection.
Sysco (opens in a new tab)
Find restaurant food and supply services. Confirm local distribution, pizza ingredients, account requirements and pricing directly.
sysco.comGreco & Sons (opens in a new tab)
Pizza and Italian foodservice products, including cheese, meats and other ingredients. Contact the appropriate regional location about service.
grecoandsons.comGordon Food Service (opens in a new tab)
Explore food, supplies, ordering tools and operator resources. Check delivery service and local store options for your business.
gfs.comRestaurant Depot (opens in a new tab)
Foodservice food, ingredients and supplies for business operators. Review membership eligibility, locations and local inventory before visiting.
restaurantdepot.comSBA 7(a) loans (opens in a new tab)
Explore financing for a business purchase, equipment and working capital. Apply through a participating lender; eligibility and underwriting apply.
sba.govSBA Lender Match (opens in a new tab)
Look for participating lenders and discuss your pizzeria acquisition or expansion. A match is not a loan approval.
sba.govSBA microloans (opens in a new tab)
Loans up to $50,000 through intermediaries for needs such as supplies, inventory and equipment. Not for buying real estate or paying existing debt.
sba.govSBA 504 loans (opens in a new tab)
Explore eligible real estate and major fixed-asset projects with a Certified Development Company. Not a working-capital or inventory loan.
sba.govNavitas restaurant equipment financing (opens in a new tab)
Restaurant and foodservice equipment financing. Ask about used ovens, refrigeration, installation costs, total repayment and eligibility.
navitascredit.comLive Oak Bank — franchise restaurants (opens in a new tab)
A starting point for franchise restaurant financing. Confirm your brand, project and borrower eligibility directly; do not assume independent shops qualify.
liveoak.bankSCORE (opens in a new tab)
Business mentors, planning resources and workshops to help prepare your business plan and funding questions. SCORE is not a lender.
score.orgAmerica’s SBDC (opens in a new tab)
Find a local Small Business Development Center for business consulting, planning and training before approaching a lender.
americassbdc.orgMiddleby Marshall (opens in a new tab)
Research commercial conveyor pizza ovens and configurations. Compare capacity, utilities, installation and service support for your location.
middleby.comMarsal (opens in a new tab)
Explore commercial pizza ovens and product information when planning a new kitchen or evaluating replacement equipment.
middleby.comMiddleby equipment tools (opens in a new tab)
Equipment selection tools and a commercial pizza oven buying guide to help frame questions for suppliers.
middleby.comWebstaurantStore (opens in a new tab)
Compare restaurant equipment and specifications for preparation, refrigeration and cooking. Check delivery and installation costs separately.
webstaurantstore.comGrande culinary resources (opens in a new tab)
Pizza and Italian menu inspiration from a cheese supplier, useful for exploring recipes and menu development.
grandecheese.comPizza Today (opens in a new tab)
Pizza-industry reporting and practical coverage for pizzeria owners and operators.
pizzatoday.comPMQ Pizza (opens in a new tab)
Pizza news, industry reports, operator stories and food trends. Read original coverage at the publisher.
pmq.comPMQ business & marketing (opens in a new tab)
Browse pizza-business and marketing coverage for ideas to investigate in your own market.
pmq.comInternational Pizza Expo (opens in a new tab)
Explore pizza-industry exhibitors, education and networking. Check the organizer for current dates, locations and admission requirements.
pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.comAmerican Pizza Community (opens in a new tab)
Learn about the pizza industry’s advocacy community and participating businesses.
americanpizzacommunity.comPizza University & Culinary Arts Center (opens in a new tab)
Hands-on pizza education and courses. Check the school for current programs, pricing, prerequisites and availability.
pizzauniversity.orgPMQ Dough Information Center (opens in a new tab)
Explore dough-focused articles and pizza-making information from PMQ.
pmq.comServSafe (opens in a new tab)
Food handler, manager, allergen and alcohol-service training. Confirm local requirements and accepted credentials with your health authority.
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FUNDING A PIZZERIA
Match the financing conversation to the project.
These are starting points to discuss with a lender. Programs are not exclusive to pizza businesses, and each provider decides eligibility.
Buying an existing shop
Ask a participating lender whether an SBA 7(a) loan fits the acquisition, equipment and working-capital needs. Bring the purchase terms and seller’s financial records.
Read SBA’s 7(a) overview ↗Replacing ovens or refrigeration
Compare equipment financing with other eligible loan options. Ask about used equipment, installation, liens, personal guarantees and total repayment—not just the monthly payment.
Explore a restaurant equipment provider ↗Buying the property
Ask a Certified Development Company whether an SBA 504 project fits eligible fixed assets. Budget separately for inventory and working capital.
Read SBA’s 504 overview ↗Independent resources, not a financing application. Pizzeria Exchange is a business advertising marketplace, not a lender or loan broker. We do not arrange loans or guarantee funding. Links do not imply a partnership, endorsement or approval. Contact providers directly and confirm current terms. This is general educational information, not individualized financial or legal advice.
BEFORE YOU MAKE AN OFFER
Your pizzeria buyer preparation list.
Use these conversation starters with the seller, your accountant, attorney and prospective lender. Your lender will specify the documents it needs.
Create my free buyer profileKnow your total budget
Allow for the purchase, closing costs, equipment repairs, opening inventory and cash reserves. Ask what contribution the lender requires.
Understand the sales
Request tax returns, profit-and-loss statements, bank records and POS reports. Reconcile delivery-platform sales and fees with reported revenue.
Inspect the kitchen
Check ovens, mixers, refrigeration and ventilation. Establish what is owned, leased or subject to liens, and have qualified professionals inspect condition.
Review the lease and approvals
Discuss assignment, landlord consent, remaining term and renewal options with your attorney. Confirm permit and license requirements locally.
Look beyond the asking price
Review food costs, payroll, occupancy costs and the owner’s working hours. Ask an accountant to assess cash flow and seller adjustments.
Compare funding terms
Ask about interest, fees, collateral, guarantees, repayment schedules and any prepayment restrictions. Request terms in writing.
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