Outgrown Corporate America?
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!
Our franchise model is designed for strong, scalable returns. On average, Crust franchise locations deliver competitive sales and growth year over year.
Pizza Industry
Average Unit Volume (AUV)
Average Employee Overhead
Limited Service
Multi-Unit Growth
Our Franchise Model Is Designed For Strong, Scalable Returns. On Average, Crust Franchise Locations Deliver Competitive Sales and Growth Year Over Year.
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.
High AUV potential, controlled prime costs, and a focused menu designed for speed and consistency create a model built for profitability.
Chicago-style thin crust, modern design, patio energy, and hospitality-driven culture make Crust more than a transaction — it's a neighborhood staple.
Designed for multi-unit ownership, Crust gives serious operators the ability to build a portfolio — not just buy a job.
From local schools to St. Jude fundraising, Crust stores become meaningful parts of the communities they serve.
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.
“Our dining rooms are more than a place to enjoy great pizza—they’re where friends and families come together and create lasting memories.”
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Crust Franchise was founded in 2011 as a single owned and operated restaurant.
Our mission is simple; to make our guests' experience at Crust the best part of their day!
See what our franchisees have to say!
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.
means we want to be convenient to your house and we want to be part of your community.
means we want to be the place you choose to celebrate, relax, and connect.
means we want to be top of mind when you think pizza.
Crust Pizza Co. began with two friends, Mark and Clint, who believed a neighborhood pizza restaurant could serve exceptional food while creating a place where families and friends felt at home. They built the concept around Chicago-inspired thin-crust pizza, fresh dough made daily, freshly shredded mozzarella, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality. In the early days, they worked side by side, learning every part of the restaurant and overcoming the challenges that come with building a business from the ground up. Their first location proved that guests wanted more than great pizza—they wanted a welcoming dining room where memories could be made. As the brand grew, Mark and Clint remained committed to strong relationships, local community involvement, and doing things the right way. Today, their original vision has become a growing franchise family carrying the Crust Way into communities across the country.
Below Are The Steps To Open a Crust Pizza After You Submit Your Franchise Application.
Application & Join the Team Day
6 weeks of training; live and virtual.
Construction of site.
Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening. You did it!
Crust Pizza Co. is actively expanding into select high-growth markets across the Southeast and beyond. Available territories include opportunities throughout Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, Colorado, and other strategic markets. Our team uses demographic data, real estate insights, and market mapping to help qualified franchise partners identify territories with strong potential.
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