Outgrown Corporate America?

Own A Crust
Pizza Franchise
Today

Crust Pizza Co is one of the fastest growing fast casual concepts throughout the southeast and we are looking for business operators to help us continue our exponential growth!

Get Crust Pizza

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Your details

Qualification

Fit & goals

How Much Can I Make?

Our franchise model is designed for strong, scalable returns. On average, Crust franchise locations deliver competitive sales and growth year over year.

$80B*

Pizza Industry

$1.4M

Average Unit Volume (AUV)

22

Average Employee Overhead

Limited Service

Limited Service

Multi-Unit Growth

Multi-Unit Growth

A Welcome Message From Our Ceo

Our Franchise Model Is Designed For Strong, Scalable Returns. On Average, Crust Franchise Locations Deliver Competitive Sales and Growth Year Over Year.



Why own a
Crust Pizza Franchise?

Proven Systems

Proven Systems,
Built for Operators

Crust runs on disciplined operating systems — from training and labor models to marketing and P&L visibility — giving experienced leaders a framework they can scale.

Strong Unit Economics

Strong
Unit Economics

High AUV potential, controlled prime costs, and a focused menu designed for speed and consistency create a model built for profitability.

Award Winning Brand

Award Winning;
A Brand Guests Love

Chicago-style thin crust, modern design, patio energy, and hospitality-driven culture make Crust more than a transaction — it's a neighborhood staple.

Scalable Growth

Scalable
Growth Opportunity

Designed for multi-unit ownership, Crust gives serious operators the ability to build a portfolio — not just buy a job.

Community Mission

Community-Centered
Mission

From local schools to St. Jude fundraising, Crust stores become meaningful parts of the communities they serve.

Leadership Platform

Leadership
Platform

If you've built teams in corporate America, Crust gives you the chance to lead your own — develop GMs, grow people, and own the outcome.

Guests enjoying Crust pizza together Crust team member handing a pizza box to a guest

Americans Love
Our Pizza

“If You Build Something Worthwhile, People Will Come.”
— Mike Ilitch, Founder

Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Crust Franchise was founded in 1959 as a single, family-owned restaurant.

Our legacy of innovation and dedication to convenience is further exemplified through the introduction of the Pizza Portal®.

Don't take our word for it;
Franchisee Testimonials

See what our franchisees have to say!



What is Crust Pizza?

Crust Pizza Co. is where Chicago-style thin crust meets high performance and hometown energy. We're not just tossing dough — we're building vibrant dining rooms, strong teams, and serious unit economics wrapped inside a brand people genuinely love. With our modern design, patio vibes, and hospitality-first culture, Crust feels like your favorite neighborhood hangout — powered by systems built for operators who think like CEOs. We believe pizza should be fun, ownership should be meaningful, and success should be scalable. At Crust, you don't just open a restaurant… you build a business, a team, and a place your community is proud to call its own.

Your Neighborhood

Your
Neighborhood

means we want to be convenient to your house and we want to be part of your community.

Your Gathering Place

Your
Gathering Place

means we want to be the place you choose to celebrate, relax, and connect.

Your Go-To jshif

Your Place

means we want to be top of mind when you think pizza.

Mark and Clint, founders of Crust Pizza Co
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The Story and
History of Crust
Pizza Co

Learn how two friends, Mark and Clint, turned a shared love for pizza and hospitality into Crust Pizza Co. What started as a bold idea between friends became a fast-growing brand built on community, culture, and Chicago-inspired thin crust.

Why Now is the
Time to Own a Crust

Exploding growth

Exploding
Southeast growth

Prime territories

Prime
territories available

Pizza industry

Pizza is a
$50B+ industry

Limited opportunities

Limited market
development opportunities



Investment Snapshot +
Qualifications for Ownership

Crust Pizza Co. storefront

Investment:

  • Estimated Initial Investment Range: $500k-$1.2m
  • Royalty + Marketing Fee: 6% + up to 2%
  • Single Franchise Fee: $45k-$50k

Financial:

  • Minimum $200k Liquidity
  • $800k+ Net Worth
  • Credit Score 700+

Background:

  • Management Experience
  • Owner Operators
  • Leadership skills
  • Financial literacy

Who We're Not Looking For:

  • Passive investors
  • First time operators without leadership background
  • People looking to buy a job
  • Single unit limit

It's Easy to Get Started!

Below Are The Steps To Open a Crust Pizza After You Submit Your Franchise Application.

Step 1

Application and Discovery Day completed.

Step 2

5 weeks in-store, 1 week brand training, and other virtual courses.

Step 3

Construction of site begins.

Step 4

Grand Opening! Congrats, you did it!

Available Territories

Little Caesars is One Of The Rare Iconic Brands With Rom to Grow, And We're

Accelerating Our Franchise Developments by Targeting Key Markets Across The Country.

Available franchise territories map

Alabama:

  • Tyler
  • Longview
  • Beaumont
  • Lake Jackson
  • Victoria
  • Midland
  • Abilene

Arizona:

  • Phoenix
  • Tucson
  • Mesa
  • Scottsdale
  • Chandler
  • Gilbert
  • Glendale

Texas:

  • Lubbock
  • Amarillo
  • Waco
  • Lufkin
  • San Antonio
  • Austin
  • Temple

Georgia:

  • Atlanta
  • Marietta
  • Roswell
  • Dunwoody
  • Brookhaven
  • Duluth
  • Cumming

Kentucky:

  • Louisville
  • Lexington
  • Bowling Green
  • Owensboro
  • Paducah
  • Covington

North Carolina:

  • Charlotte
  • Huntersville
  • Mooresville
  • Concord
  • Greensboro
  • Chapel Hill

Arkansas:

  • Bentonville
  • Fayetteville
  • Fort Smith

South Carolina:

  • Columbia
  • Charleston
  • Greenville

Mississippi:

  • Hattiesburg
  • Gulfport
  • Biloxi

Louisiana:

  • Covington
  • Prairieville
  • Metairie
  • West Side
  • New Orleans
  • Youngsville

Florida:

  • Tampa area

Colorado:

  • Denver

Tennessee:

  • Nashville

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