About Us

Flippin’ Pizza is one of the fastest growing, fast casual/better pizza chains in the U.S. We serve authentic, hand-tossed, craveable pies and slices in a fast casual and family-friendly environment.

The concept originated in San Diego in 2007 by a native New Yorker as a response to the lack of high-quality thin-crust pizza in the area. The product quickly distinguished itself from the competition and by 2008 there were 4 stores in San Diego. The current ownership team acquired the brand in that year and since then, Flippin’ Pizza has evolved into an award-winning, international franchise system.

There are currently 20 stores open with 7 more scheduled to open in 2015 and over 130 committed to globally. Our pies consistently win “best pizza” awards in the markets we serve, including mentions in publications such as the Union Tribune in San Diego and the Washington Post and Washingtonian in the DC market. Moreover, in 2009 through 2012 Flippin’ Pizza was named official pizza of the Washington Nationals baseball team and in 2012 the official pizza of the DC United soccer team.

5 Main Reasons to join Flippin’ Pizza

1. OUR AWARD WINNING CRAVEABLE PIES

crave·a·ble [krey-vuh-buhl]
adjective: Having qualities that engender an intense desire for more…

It all starts with the dough. Made fresh daily, with no oil, no sugar, no high-fructose corn syrup and with filtered water to replicate the water back in New York. It is then hand tossed to create a crust that’s authentic, thin and airy. We add our signature sauce, whole milk mozzarella and fresh, all-natural toppings and we’re ready to bake the pie to perfection.  Unlike the big pizza chains that mass-produce their pies through conveyor belt, assembly-line ovens, our pies are baked in brick ovens to create a crispy, slightly darker crust that our customers crave.

2. A BOOMING MARKET SEGMENT

Pizza is the #1 dinner choice across the USA with 93% of Americans eating pizza at least once per month, according to Pizza Today Magazine. Similarly, kids ages 3 to 11 prefer pizza over all other food groups for lunch and dinner.

As a comparison the “better burger” revolution that has been unfolding for the past few years and generating billions of dollars of revenue a year was considered over saturated, dormant, boring, and dominated by a handful of very large players. Today, fast, casual, better pizza is considered to be among the top 10 trends in the fast casual segment overall, across all food categories, according to both Fastcasual.com and Pizza Marketplace.

3. ATTRACTIVE UNIT LEVEL ECONOMICS

Flippin’ Pizza’s value proposition includes an attractive economic model, with low startup costs, high sales to investment ratios and margins that provide a high ROI. We have stores ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet, which are value engineered to maintain low buildout costs while offering our customers an attractive fast casual atmosphere.

Unlike other concepts, we offer an additional revenue and profit stream for each restaurant through the use of Flippin’ Pizza Trucks. We have developed and proven this model in several markets and are rolling them out systemwide. Food trucks in general have quickly gained popularity in the past few years.

A franchise partner can benefit from the addition of a truck in multiple ways:

• Additional sources of revenue: Whether used for catering opportunities, fundraisers, sporting events, or corporate events, the trucks can offer a significant revenue stream on top of store sales.
• Enhanced margins and attractive ROI: The combination of low operating costs for the trucks and a relatively low investment to set them results in a quick payback period and high ROIs. Marketing/PR: Whether parked or on the move, the trucks serve as billboards for the brand. Stores report increased in-store sales right after the truck has been driven in the surrounding community.
• Potential site selection: As the truck allows the business to expand beyond the immediate store radius, franchise partners might start identifying areas with strong demand that would justify developing another store.

4. SIMPLICITY

Flippin’ Pizza’s operations are focused on our core product and simplified menu. Doing fewer things better means a streamlined operation, economic efficiencies and ultimately higher margins.

5. A FRANCHISOR RUN BY EXPERIENCED FRANCHISEES

As a franchisor, our business model is based on attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified franchise partners that will thrive, grow, prosper and spread the word with our concept. We are a franchisor developed by franchisees with over 75 years of restaurant industry experience. Our past as a large, multi-unit franchisee of Taco Bell, Arby’s and Baja Fresh makes us a better franchisor by understanding the support and guidance our franchise partners need to be successful. Ultimately, this is reflected in several key areas identified under TRAINING & SUPPORT.

FRANCHISE COSTS & CRITERIA 

Flippin’ Pizza makes a real, honest pie. We are looking for real, honest and talented multi-unit operators to help us expand the franchise across the US and in select global markets. Flippin’ Pizza is a high-energy, family-friendly concept with a fun name, but we are serious about the pizza business. Flippin’ is looking for motivated entrepreneurs who are dedicated to building a multi-unit business and achieving success in the multi-billion dollar pizza industry.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Restaurant experience
• Interested in multi-unit development
• High energy with passion for superior quality
• Belief in community connections to drive and give back to the community