Our History
The Your Pie Story
A clear, ten-step path to opening your Your Pie restaurant. Most franchisees go from signing to opening in about nine months.
60+
Restaurants Open
16
STATES ACTIVE
48
States Open for Franchising
Founded in Athens, Georgia, Your Pie pioneered the fast-casual pizza category by combining authentic Italian recipes with a customizable service model. The concept for Your Pie was inspired by a trip to Ischia, Italy, where founder Drew French experienced the traditional brick-oven pizza culture. In 2008, he opened the first Your Pie location in Athens, GA, introducing the “build-your-own” pizza format to the fast-casual segment.
Growth & Innovation Timeline
- 2008: First Your Pie opens in Athens, Georgia
- 2010: Launched franchise opportunities to expand across the Southeast
- 2013: Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine and Forbes as a top emerging franchise
- 2020: Implemented a pivotal shift toward off-premise growth, digital ordering, and the launch of the Your Pie Rewards app
- 2023: Ranked #14 for Growth and #15 for Menu Innovation by Pizza Marketplace
- 2025: Expanded the menu with the launch of handcrafted sandwiches, replacing panini offerings
Your Pie Today
Currently headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Your Pie has grown to 60+ locations across the United States. We’ve successfully transitioned to a streamlined 2,000 sq ft restaurant model to enhance profitability and scalability for franchise partners.
