Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen
$PITKF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants
Locations2
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$802,500
Item 7 Midpoint$1,089,000
Item 7 High$1,375,500
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Revenues each week after opening
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
ParentPesto Holdings, LLC
Founded2022
Completeness31/34 (91%)
Years in Business4
Began Franchising2022
HQSan Diego, CA
Executives1
LinksWeb
Main Phone215-880-2721
Emailinfo@pestocraft.com
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
FDD2022 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees are required to use Toast and Chow Now computer systems, with estimated costs of $6,000 to $7,000 for leasing or purchasing. The franchisor provides a confidential Operating Manual and updates, which remain their property.
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