Crust Pizza Co.

<a href="https://www.crustfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chron-is-crust-pizza-co-poised-to-be-americas-next-big-pizza-franchise-2727513" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Crust Pizza Co.</a>, a Chicago-style pizza franchise founded in 2011 in The Woodlands, Texas, is experiencing steady growth, positioning itself as a potential major franchise in the U.S. pizza industry. Founded by childhood friends&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crustfranchise.com/leadership?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chron-is-crust-pizza-co-poised-to-be-americas-next-big-pizza-franchise-2727513" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mark Rasberry and Clint Price</a>, the chain now boasts 37 locations, with 10 more planned by the end of 2024.&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-comeaux-2ab87a3b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chron-is-crust-pizza-co-poised-to-be-americas-next-big-pizza-franchise-2727513" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Carl Comeaux</a>, who joined the company after falling in love with its concept, aims for controlled expansion, targeting 50 franchise licenses and 25 new locations annually, with a goal of 250 stores in nine years.<a href="https://1851franchise.com/crust-pizza-co">Crust Pizza Co.</a> offers a menu centered on Chicago-style thin-crust pizza, as well as pastas, calzones, salads and desserts. The dine-in experience is a key differentiator, with welcoming atmospheres that feature open windows, warm lighting and even kid-friendly outdoor seating.Financially, the chain is strong, with an average unit volume (AUV) of $1.6 million, surpassing competitors like Papa John’s and Domino’s. Notably, Crust has not closed a location since 2021 and is selective about franchise partners, rejecting 93% of applicants. The chain’s emphasis on community involvement and its unique approach to responsible franchising suggest it is poised for long-term success while maintaining a local, neighborhood feel.Read the original article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chron.com/food/article/crust-pizza-co-houston-expansion-19774186.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chron-is-crust-pizza-co-poised-to-be-americas-next-big-pizza-franchise-2727513" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/crust-pizza-co">https://1851franchise.com/crust-pizza-co</a>.

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With 37 locations and a strong focus on community-driven franchising, the Chicago-style pizza franchise is well on its way to becoming a major player in the U.S. pizza industry.

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