Over 60 restaurant locations across 19 states and counting.
Over 50 new locations currently in development.
Rated one of the best values in Franchising by QSR Magazine.
Authentic, Italian-inspired, brick-oven pizza and craft beer.
Franchising provides the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs to invest in a successful, proven business model with an established brand, all while reaping the rewards of owning their own business. Restaurant franchises in particular appeal to a variety of entrepreneurs, from investors seeking to develop an area with several locations, to nine-to-fivers looking to trade Corporate America for something that better fits their desired lifestyle.
At Your Pie, we understand that starting a new business is hard. We’ve experienced it firsthand! That’s why we love the franchise model—it’s a win-win. We get to share the Your Pie brand with qualified, passionate individuals who are ready to own and operate a business, and our franchisees get to skip over many of the challenges they would face launching a new concept on their own. We’ve spent the last decade perfecting our business model, streamlining operations and fostering brand loyalty so that you don’t have to.
Below, we’ve outlined the basics on franchising with Your Pie—including benefits, frequently asked questions and more—plus franchising information specific to your state. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Fill out our franchise form and a specialist will be in touch to answer all of your questions.
Take a look at our restaurant business franchise model to learn about how franchising works!
Let’s get started! Candidate signs the franchise agreement, obtaining rights from the business to develop a new location and pays the initial franchise fee.
The franchisee works with the development team on site selection, build-out, permitting, staffing and more.
The franchisee completes training at Your Pie headquarters in Athens, Georgia, to learn about day-to-day operations.
We’re almost there! Prior to grand opening, each new restaurant hosts three days of soft opening ‘Dine & Donate’ events to raise money for a local charity, connect with the local community and allow the store team to practice serving a high-volume crowd.
Congrats—it’s grand opening day! The franchisee is now fully in charge of running the restaurant but retains access to the home office team for ongoing marketing and operational support.
When you purchase a franchise, you’re buying into an established business operating at a high enough level to allow for expansion. Franchising eliminates much of the risk of entrepreneurship, as you know the model has already proven successful and competitive within the market.
A good franchisor supports store owners through every stage of development and well beyond grand opening. At Your Pie, our corporate team is comprised of seasoned industry executives with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the franchise landscape, whose primary goal is to support unit profitability and ensure franchisee success for years to come—not just on opening day.
Many franchise brands have local marketing resources outlined and available for new franchise owners, including assets and tested strategies for both digital and print marketing. Your Pie marketing is led by Marketing Director Hassy Braggs, who leverages previous experience from brands like Chick-fil-A, ESPN, LongHorn Steakhouse and more to create effective local marketing strategies for owners.
As a franchise brand, we have access to more competitive pricing on equipment, ingredients, vendors and more, compared to an individual business owner.
As a franchise owner, you don’t have to worry about designing your restaurant from scratch. The layout of the restaurant, the equipment and furniture have all been thoroughly researched by the franchisor to ensure quality and consistency across locations.
All Your Pie franchisees complete our robust training program prior to opening, plus enjoy ongoing access to our corporate team and network of franchisees who have likely already encountered any hiccups or issues you may face. Our team’s combined experience is an invaluable resource, and we believe in sharing our learnings to benefit all franchisees.
"If I have a problem, I know my Field Support Manager will answer the phone and help me work through it. If you’re interested in the restaurant business, this is truly one of the simplest concepts to operate, and the team is phenomenal."
- Ross Bradley
As a franchise brand, we have the opportunity to help entrepreneurs nationwide take control of their future through franchising. Our team exists to support candidates every step of the way—from navigating the complexities of the franchise process to determining the best concept and culture fit for their lifestyle. We understand the magnitude of a franchise investment, and we don’t take our responsibility lightly.
We look beyond a candidate’s financials to evaluate on a more holistic level—and in doing so, have established an intentional, sustainable growth model. Here are just a few factors that describe our ideal franchise candidate:
Not every franchise opportunity is a good one. Some companies decide to franchise before their business model is fully developed while others are hiding serious legal issues that can hurt future franchisees. Before you buy into a franchise, it’s best to do some serious research to make sure that your time and money is going into a credible and ethical business. Consider these things before diving into a new franchising opportunity.
It’s easy to see how much buying a franchise is going to cost you now, but it takes research sometimes to determine how much a franchise will cost you in the future. Do your research, and even contact other franchisees, to determine the future costs that could affect your ability to own a franchise.
No need to reinvent the wheel! One of the biggest benefits of franchising is buying into an established brand. Consider your favorite brands and the reasons you’re loyal to them. Is it the product? The mission? The experience? Then, use those factors as a lens through which to consider a franchise opportunity. Does the brand align with the factors that are most important to you? Don’t be afraid to ask about the franchise’s brand strategy for reaching customers and generating awareness. These questions will help you choose a franchise that protects its brand well—and, by extension, protects the value of your investment.
Choose a brand that presents itself ethically and practices transparency on all fronts, including financials. You can even ask to see some of the financial statements to ensure you’re buying into a company that is profitable and financially sound.
For most franchisees, one of the best benefits of owning a franchise location is the expertise that comes with it. Check to see what kind of marketing and operational support the business will provide for your franchise location—even after grand opening.
Look for a brand that connects you with current franchisees as part of its discovery process. This is a great way to gain valuable insights from franchisees who have been through the process and can share from their experience about the challenges and opportunities associated with that particular franchise.
If you are passionate about people and want to bring something meaningful to your community, Your Pie is the perfect choice. Your success depends on your leadership capabilities and the passion you bring to introducing the brand to a new market. You don’t have to know anything about running a restaurant; the model is as simple as it gets, and the training prepares you well for the operations. If you can see yourself having a blast in your local Your Pie five years from now, fully engaged with developing your team and deeply rooted in relationships within your local community, you’ll make lots of money—and this is the right place for you.
- Doug Zirbel
Opening a restaurant franchise in the state of Georgia is an exciting venture for any new business owner. Ranked as a great state for new businesses, Georgia is a wonderful state to expand a franchise and is home to many franchise brands. Fill out our franchise form to get in touch with a specialist today.
FRANCHISE: Licenses offered by a company, called a franchisor, to a third party, called a franchisee, which allows them to use the company’s business procedures and trademarks to conduct business.
FRANCHISOR: A company or person that allows a third party the right to use their licenses in order to conduct business under the franchisor’s trademarks.
FRANCHISEE: An individual or company that operates a franchise under a trademark by selling goods or services.
FRANCHISE FEE: An initial payment a franchisee must pay to a franchisor in order to have the right to use their company trademarks. Does not includes additional fees associated with developing a franchise such as insurance, construction, and equipment.
ROYALTY FEE: Typically a percentage of gross sales, this is an ongoing fee paid by the franchisee to the franchisor usually monthly or quarterly.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT: The official agreement between the franchisor and the franchisee that outlines the expectations and responsibilities of both parties.
