PizzaBogo
Franchising since 1979 · 1 locations
PizzaBogo currently operates 1 locations (1 franchised). The top SBA 7(a) lenders for PizzaBogo are Growth Capital Corp.. PeerSense FPI health score: 43/100.
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1 franchised
Proprietary PeerSense metric
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SBA
7(a) Eligible
21d
Avg Funding
P+2.25%
Best Rate
No retainers · Referral fee at closing
FPI Score Breakdown
New/Niche (1-2 loans)
SBA Lending Performance
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
0 of 1 loans charged off
SBA Loans
1
Total Volume
$0.5M
Active Lenders
1
States
1
Top SBA Lenders for PizzaBogo
What is the PizzaBogo franchise?
Pizzabogo Salad Kitchen, a Houston-based fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in customizable salads and wraps, presents a compelling franchise opportunity within the rapidly expanding healthy dining segment. The company, which commenced its journey in 2005, has demonstrated remarkable expansion and is actively seeking sophisticated multi-unit operators to drive its continued growth across various markets. The genesis of Pizzabogo can be traced back to its founder, Berge Simonian, whose extensive career in the restaurant industry began in 1979, assisting his parents in managing their Houston deli. Simonian further solidified his entrepreneurial footprint in 1988 with the establishment of his inaugural downtown Houston restaurant, which initially focused on southern homestyle cooking. A pivotal moment arrived in 1994 when his second downtown establishment introduced a salad tossing station, a feature that allowed Simonian to keenly observe the burgeoning consumer trend towards health-conscious eating. This insight proved instrumental, leading him to meticulously develop the innovative Pizzabogo concept in 2004. The culmination of this vision was the grand opening of the very first Pizzabogo Salad Kitchen on October 14, 2005. Today, the Pizzabogo franchise maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas, U.S., a location that has served as its strategic operational hub. In 2016, the company undertook a significant relocation of its headquarters to a more expansive facility, concurrently establishing a cutting-edge production plant. This strategic move was designed to bolster its escalating operations and guarantee the consistent fresh production and seamless distribution of its distinctive signature dressings, a
FPI Score
43/100
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Active Lenders
1
Key Highlights
Franchise Financing Resources
Data Insights
Key performance metrics for PizzaBogo based on SBA lending data
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
0 of 1 loans charged off
SBA Loan Volume
1 loans
Across 1 lenders
Lender Diversity
1 lenders
Avg 1.0 loans per lender
PizzaBogo — Deep SBA Data
Brand-specific metrics derived directly from SBA 7(a) approval records — peak lending year, leading state, average loan size, and lender concentration. PeerSense computes these per brand so capital advisors and prospective franchisees can benchmark this opportunity against the rest of the franchise universe.
Peak SBA Year
2023
1 approvals — best year on record for PizzaBogo.
Top SBA State
Ohio
1 SBA-financed PizzaBogo locations — the densest operator footprint.
Average Loan Size
$476K
Median $476K — use as a sizing anchor when modeling your own $PizzaBogo unit.
Lender Concentration
100%
Concentrated
Share of PizzaBogo approvals captured by the top 3 SBA lenders.
PizzaBogo's SBA lending pipeline peaked in 2023 (1 approvals). The last five fiscal years account for 100% of cumulative volume ($476K approved). Operator density is highest in Ohio with 1 SBA-financed locations. Average funded ticket sits at $476K, with the median at $476K. Lender mix is concentrated: the top three SBA lenders account for 100% of approvals — credit decisions concentrate with a small group of incumbents.
Payment Estimator
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,176
Principal & Interest only
Locations
PizzaBogo — unit breakdown
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