Food & Beverage · Ontario
Pizza Restaurant in Scarborough
High-volume QSR with strong delivery economics and proven franchise paths.
Pizza is a category with predictable economics, strong delivery infrastructure, and resilient demand. A take-out/delivery focused 800-1,200 sqft format clears $50,000-$110,000/mo with food cost 26-30%.
Quick answer
Opening a pizza restaurant in Scarborough typically requires $160,000 – $320,000 in startup capital and a 800–1400 sqft location with the right zoning. A well-run location clears $40,000 – $110,000 per month and reaches break-even in 12-20 months.
Startup Cost
$160,000 – $320,000
Monthly Revenue
$40,000 – $110,000
Monthly Profit
$6,000 – $18,000
Break-Even
12-20 months
Why Ontario
- Universal demand cuisine with no demographic concentration risk.
- Strong delivery infrastructure adds 30-45% topline.
- Mature franchise systems (Pizza Pizza, Pizzaville, 241).
Startup cost breakdown
| Category | Range |
|---|---|
| Leasehold improvements | $70,000 – $140,000 |
| Pizza oven, dough mixer, refrigeration | $40,000 – $90,000 |
| Franchise fee (if applicable) | $25,000 – $60,000 |
| POS, delivery integration, security | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Signage and branding | $8,000 – $18,000 |
| Working capital (3 months) | $20,000 – $40,000 |
Startup Cost Calculator
Model your pizza restaurant in Scarborough with your actual numbers. Updates live.
Cash vs. leased equipment
Estimated total startup cost
$391,950
Range: $245,200 – $538,700
- Monthly break-even revenue
- $30,000
- Payback period
- 33 months
- Year-1 cash-on-cash return
- 25.7%
Estimates only. Confirm with your accountant and lender.
Revenue drivers
- Friday/Saturday evening drives 30-35% of weekly revenue.
- Delivery platforms drive 30-45% topline.
- Lunch slice + family bundle dayparts add resilience.
Commercial spaces for pizza restaurant in Scarborough
Get a private shortlist of restaurant-zoned plazas, standalone units, and end-cap spaces matched to this concept.
Required zoning
Restaurant (C), Food service, Take-out permitted
Typical size
800–1400 sqft
Best corridors
Hurontario, Dixie, Bovaird, Steeles, Heartland
Why a shortlist beats a public search
Most viable commercial spaces never hit public listing portals. They move between brokers on private inventory lists. As a licensed REALTOR with HomeLife Miracle Realty, Mohammed pulls from those private feeds and pre-filters for your concept.
Risks
- Cheese price volatility (single biggest food cost).
- Saturated category in most GTA nodes.
- Delivery commission compression on margin.
Regulations
TSSA approval for pizza oven
Gas-fired ovens require TSSA installation and ventilation approval.
Licenses required
- Municipal business license
- Public Health food premise approval
- TSSA gas and hood certification
- Food Handler Certification
Competitive landscape
Brampton (Mount Pleasant, Castlemore), north Mississauga (Lisgar, Churchill Meadows), and Vaughan (Maple, Kleinburg) are the strongest underserved nodes.
Frequently asked questions
Best path for a first-time operator?
Franchise. Pizza Pizza or Pizzaville will provide turnkey systems and supply chain that take years to replicate independently.
Talk to Mohammed about this opportunity
Mohammed represents buyers, sellers, and tenants of commercial real estate across the GTA. Get a no-obligation conversation about site selection, lease negotiation, and financing.