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<a href="https://www.oathpizza.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Oath Pizza</a> has become one of the most popular brands and sought-after franchise models in less than a decade. Since opening its first seaside shop on Nantucket Island, Oath has expanded to serve its fresh, feel-good pizzas to communities across the country. This year, momentum has picked up steam with Oath Pizza signing on multiple new multi-unit franchise owners to expand to new markets like&nbsp;Austin, Seattle, and Los Angeles.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilan-karunamuni-22494217a?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dilan Karunamuni</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wgcgllc.com/our-team-legacy/shubham-tyagi/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sham Tyagi</a> are the new franchise partners behind the three-unit signing in Austin. The two friends come from a background in the finance and tech industries, where they first met as consultants.“I used to work in retail at Verizon and AT&amp;T, so I had experience working with customers,” says Tyagi. “I eventually ventured into the cell phone business and started my own company. I sold that business to one of my competitors and founded my consulting firm specializing in subscription-based systems for software companies.”&nbsp;Karunamuni eventually took a job at that firm, where his long-lasting friendship with Tyagi began. While the two never considered going into business together, that changed the day they each took their first bite of Oath Pizza.“I was visiting Philly and stopped at the Apple store,” says Tyagi. “I was hungry, so I walked next door to Oath Pizza. I knew it was a brilliant experience when I had the first bite, and I called Dilan and told him he had to try it.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Karunamuni stopped by Oath the next time he visited the area. “We were so blown away by the food, brand, store, [and] the look,” he says. “It was so good, and I even brought some home for my family to try.”&nbsp;Soon, the duo recognized the unique opportunity ahead of Oath and decided to introduce the pizza to the growing Austin market.&nbsp;“We knew this would work in Austin,” says Tyagi. “There are plenty of food options, but it is an ever-expanding market, and the palette of people moving from all over is always changing,” he adds. “People here want to explore new food options, and Oath Pizza is&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/oathpizza/why-oath-pizzas-better-for-you-experience-is-the-future-of-pizza-franchising-2716884#featured">an option that is better for you</a> with fresh toppings, organic proteins, and limitless customization options,” he shares.&nbsp;As an experienced entrepreneur and business owner, Tyagi says he could also tell&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/oathpizza/oath-pizza-changes-the-game-with-breakthrough-distribution-method-2718078">Oath Pizza’s business model</a> was positioned for success thanks to the backing of its expert team and robust support infrastructure.&nbsp;“Our process started by reaching out to the Oath team,” says Tyagi. “As we learned more, we saw the leadership team was very experienced, and how every franchise and corporate team member was knowledgeable and went above and beyond,” he adds. “We instantly felt comfortable with the company and wanted to be a part of the team that would take this brand to the next level.”Karunamuni and Tyagi visited a store to explore how each location functioned inside and out. “I had never owned a food business, which I knew could be tricky, so I was doubtful about the simplicity at first,” says Tyagi. “We saw how it operated, and it was an instant no-brainer for us. Everything is seamless, with streamlined processes, a simplified menu, and a super smart and efficient model.” &nbsp;Oath’s simple operation drives attractive labor and supply chain advantages for traditional corporate and franchise locations.&nbsp;Oath’s nationwide supply chain distribution network creates reliability, the brand’s adaptive menu offers customers a quick, consistent product, and the business with attractive unit economics, including longer shelf life, reduced costs, and better throughput.&nbsp;“Efficiency is the key word,” says Karunamuni. “I have a little experience having worked at Quiznos and Dunkin Donuts, and I’ve seen how a messy back of the house can lead to problems in the front end,” he says. “When I saw the Oath Pizza model, I was in awe — everything is thought out precisely, from ordering the products to serving the customer. There are so many advantages to joining a brand so primed on efficiency.”Karunamuni and Tyagi hope to open their first Oath Pizza in early 2023 and the rest of their stores by the end of 2024.“It's the best chain pizza I’ve ever had, and it can compete with mom-and-pops everywhere,” says Tyagi. “We are excited to have people in Austin taste this product. That’s what it is all about —&nbsp;it’s that good.”Karunamuni and Tyagi aren’t the only entrepreneurs recognizing the strength of Oath’s franchise model this year.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/oathpizza/the-great-franchisees-brad-and-jennifer-langford-oath-pizza-pacific-northwest-2718661#featured">Brad and Jennifer Langford</a>, a married couple of restaurateurs and franchise industry veterans outside Seattle, signed a three-unit deal to grow Oath Pizza throughout their market.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Being an operations-focused owner, when I read about Oath Pizza’s business model, I realized they had found a way to streamline their operations and customer service to make the numbers work,” Brad Langford shares. “You can have the best product in the world, but if you can’t take the development of a product and streamline it through prep, product, and marketing to your customer, it doesn’t matter how great it tastes,” he adds. “I was shocked at how great this product tastes, and more importantly, the bottom line adds up.”Another recent signing comes from former Target executive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandeep-singh-mba-53710115/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mandeep Singh</a> and his brothers-in-law, Garish Talwar and Kulwant Jafal. They are introducing Oath Pizza to Greater Los Angeles through a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/news/oath-pizza-to-open-in-los-angeles/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721#:~:text=Oath%20Pizza%20will%20open%20three,Garish%20Talwar%2C%20and%20Kulwant%20Jafal." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">three-unit deal</a> as franchise group Brothers Empire.&nbsp;“We came across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/exclusives/chipotle-veterans-fuel-emergence-oath-pizza?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">an article about Oath</a> and liked what we read, so we dug deeper and decided to reach out to their team,” says Singh. “I was immediately impressed. They are great people and walked us through every question we had. They are passionate about what they do.”Oath Pizza’s CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-kellogg-oathpizza/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Drew Kellogg</a> says the team is excited to find more franchisees across the country as the brand continues to emerge as a leading force in the pizza segment.“We’re excited about our continued expansion into growing markets like Austin,” Kellogg says. “We’re looking forward to bringing on more smart, passionate entrepreneurs like Dilan and Sham to help us expand to new markets and inspire happiness in our communities every day.”&nbsp;The cost to open an Oath Pizza franchise ranges from $380,000–$550,000, including a $30,000 franchise fee. For more information on franchising with Oath Pizza, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oathpizza.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.oathpizza.com/franchise</a>.About Oath Pizza:&nbsp;Oath Pizza is the fast-growing franchise known for its award-winning avocado oil crust, fresh, organic toppings, and efficient, innovative business model. Oath started in a seaside shop on Nantucket Island. Today, it has expanded nationwide under the leadership of former Chipotle executives who have built the brand and business to scale. The Oath franchise opportunity has quickly risen to a top business consideration for its unique advantages: low&nbsp;cost of entry,&nbsp;small 800 - 1,200 sq ft footprint, flexible build-out with no Type I venting or gas requirement, reliable supply chain, innovative digital systems, and a simple operation that requires only one-to-four employees per shift. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://oathpizza.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=love-at-first-bite-oath-pizza-signs-new-multi-unit-franchisees-to-fuel-growth-in-austin-2719721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">oathpizza.com/franchise</a>. &nbsp;

Love at First Bite: Oath Pizza Signs New Multi-Unit Franchisees to Fuel Growth in Austin

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After tasting the product while traveling, Dilan Karunamuni and Sham Tyagi decided to bring the better-for-you pizza brand to Austin, Texas. 


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