Your Pie

Your Pie

Information based on 2023 FDD

Food & Beverage · Pizza

Investment min
$369K
Total: $369K–$940K
Avg gross revenue
$849K
Unit-level, 2023
Franchise fee
$35K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
5%
of gross revenue
Locations
69
Franchising since 2008

Description

What is Your Pie?

Your Pie revolutionized the pizza industry by introducing the first fast-casual, brick-oven pizza concept in the United States. Founded in Athens, Georgia, this innovative franchise combines authentic Italian traditions with modern, customizable dining experiences. At Your Pie, customers become culinary artists, crafting their perfect pizza with an extensive selection of fresh ingredients, hand-tossed dough, and signature sauces.

What sets Your Pie apart is their commitment to both quality and speed. Each personal-sized pizza is crafted to order and flash-baked in brick ovens at 800 degrees, delivering perfectly crispy crusts in just minutes. Beyond traditional pizzas, the menu features paninis, chopped salads, and gelato, appealing to diverse customer preferences and dietary needs, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.

The franchise's business model emphasizes community involvement and local partnerships, creating strong neighborhood connections wherever they operate. Your Pie locations often become gathering spots for families, students, and professionals, thanks to their welcoming atmosphere and commitment to exceptional customer service.

For franchisees, Your Pie provides comprehensive training programs, proven operational systems, and ongoing support in areas like site selection, marketing, and supply chain management. The brand's dedication to innovation extends to their digital ordering platforms and loyalty programs, helping franchise owners maximize efficiency and customer engagement in today's tech-driven market.

As the fast-casual pizza segment continues to grow, Your Pie stands out with its authentic approach to pizza-making, strong brand identity, and commitment to both franchisee success and customer satisfaction.
  • Brick oven cooking with hand-tossed dough differentiation
  • Build-your-own pizza customization model with fresh toppings
  • 15+ years operational experience since 2008
  • 41% above sub-sector average revenue performance
  • Multi-revenue streams: pizza, gelato, microbrews, and catering
  • House-made sauces and fresh ingredient focus

Location Analysis

Where Your Pie wins

Your Pie demonstrates a concentrated Southeast presence across multiple states, showing particular strength in Georgia and North Carolina. This regional clustering suggests strong brand recognition and operational efficiency in the Southeast market, while also indicating significant room for expansion in other regions.

The franchise's footprint reveals a strategic focus on college towns and mid-sized cities, particularly in Georgia where it originated. The Southeast concentration provides advantages in supply chain management and brand awareness, though it also presents opportunities for expansion into untapped markets, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest regions.

Successful Your Pie locations typically thrive in areas with young, urban professionals and college students who appreciate customizable, fast-casual dining options. Ideal locations feature high foot traffic, proximity to universities or business districts, and demographics with median household incomes above $50,000. The brand's fast-casual pizza concept competes effectively with traditional pizzerias and other fast-casual restaurants by offering unique, personalized options.

Potential franchisees should focus on metropolitan areas with growing populations, strong daytime traffic, and a demonstrated appetite for fast-casual dining. While the Southeast markets are becoming saturated, significant opportunities exist in emerging markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Western states, where the brand's fresh, customizable concept could fill a market gap.
Total US locations
69
Franchise units
69
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Your Pie

Avg gross revenue$849,355
Investment range$369,250 – $939,500
Investment midpoint$654,375
Brand fund2%
Royalty5%
Franchise fee$35,000
Min. net worth
Min. liquid capital
Your Pie requires an investment of $369,250 to $939,500, positioning it as a mid-tier opportunity within the pizza franchise sector. The investment range sits slightly below the sub-sector average minimum of $380,153 but exceeds the maximum average of $837,259, indicating a premium positioning within the competitive pizza landscape. The reported gross revenue of $849,355 substantially outperforms the sub-sector average of $599,237, suggesting strong unit-level performance potential.

Established in 2008 with 69 units, Your Pie represents a mature franchise system with over 15 years of operational refinement. The moderate unit count indicates selective growth focused on market penetration rather than rapid expansion, potentially offering better territory protection for franchisees. The pizza sector benefits from recession-resistant characteristics and growing consumer demand for customizable, fast-casual dining experiences.

The brand's build-your-own pizza model, featuring hand-tossed dough and house-made sauces cooked in brick ovens, requires higher initial capital for specialized equipment and kitchen infrastructure. The franchise also offers gelato and microbrews, creating multiple revenue streams including catering services. Ideal candidates should possess substantial liquid capital and restaurant industry experience, given the operational complexity of managing fresh ingredients and customization processes.

Key investment considerations include the competitive pizza market dynamics, labor-intensive operations, and the need for prime real estate locations to support the fast-casual model. The franchise's focus on fresh ingredients and made-to-order preparation may require higher ongoing operational costs but potentially supports premium pricing strategies.
Did you know? Starting your own Your Pie artisan pizza franchise - where customers can craft personalized wood-fired pizzas, salads, and gelato - requires a total investment between $369,250 and $939,500, which includes the $35,000 franchise fee plus all startup costs for equipment, buildout, initial inventory, and working capital to launch your fast-casual restaurant.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$369K–$940K
Most common
$369,250
Minimum
$654,375
Midpoint
$939,500
Maximum

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $369,250 to $939,500. The midpoint $654,375 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

$1M$800K$600K$400K$200KN/A
$534K
$772K
$849K
2021
2022
2023
Avg
$719K
YOY change (2022 -> 2023)
+10%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Your Pie has an average gross revenue of $849K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

-7% YoY
100806040200
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
69 units open as of 2023 FDD-5 in last 12 mo

2023 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Your Pie's 2023 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Your Pie franchise typically ranges between $369,250.00 and $939,500.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2023. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Your Pie
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