This 2011 spinoff of Pizza Inn is experiencing some growing pains, and closed 18 stores earlier this year. Not willing to stand idly by, the chain has rolled out a new mobile app integrated with its Circle of Crust rewards program; opened a new prototype with an open floorplan, wood tables, silver accents and happy hour specials; and announced it will offer delivery from all locations by mid-2018 (currently 30% of Pie Five sites offer delivery).
4. Pie Five Pizza Co.
2016 U.S. Systemwide Sales: $53.3 million (up 110.4%)
2016 Units: 88 (up 63.0%)
Concept: Specializing in handcrafted personal pizzas ready in five minutes
2016 Units: 88 (up 63.0%)
Concept: Specializing in handcrafted personal pizzas ready in five minutes