The fourth fast-casual pizza chain on our list might just be the fastest, with a two-minute conveyor belt cooking method. The speedy concept has sought out nontraditional units such as college campuses, airports and hospitals, where speed is a clear need for consumers. In November, Pizza Studio received a cash injection from Thompson Hospitality, the largest minority-owned foodservice management company, and the chain’s largest franchisee. Since the investment, the chain has said it plans to open 80 more locations.
| 2015 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $39,100,000* |
|---|---|
| YOY Sales Change | 106.9% |
| 2015 U.S. Units | 35 |
| YOY Unit Change | 45.8% |
| 2015 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $1,325,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2016 |
| Franchising | Yes |
*Technomic estimate
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