Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Attracts Experienced Restaurant Investors; Five Guys investors, S&S Group, LLC, takes a minority stake in top fast-casual pizza brand
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 25, 2015 -- Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced today that S&S Group, LLC is joining the Uncle Maddio’s team as minority stakeholders in the company and will serve on the Board of Directors. In addition, S&S has plans to open up to 17 Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joints in various locations around the country.
S&S is also an early investor in Five Guys corporate and owns and operates Five Guys locations in several markets across the country. The S&S team is excited to partner with another strong brand and take a step into the pizza industry.
“Fast-casual pizza is one of the fastest growing segments in the restaurant industry, and after much due diligence, we invested in Uncle Maddio’s as the pioneer of the category and a brand most likely to catapult in future growth,” says Cal Simmons of S&S. “With its experienced leadership team and nationwide franchisee interest, we view it as a best-in-class concept.”
Uncle Maddio’s will use the capital to augment the company’s infrastructure, technology and human capital – a strategy aimed at both enriching franchisee support as well as staying abreast on cutting-edge technology. Currently, Uncle Maddio’s operates 35 locations in 14 states.
“What really excites us about our new partners is the intellectual capital they bring to the Uncle Maddio’s team,” says Matt Andrew, CEO and founder of Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint. “The S&S Investment team has been a part of the Five Guys growth since 2006.” As Ned Scherer of S&S put it: “What was always first class about Five Guys was their mandate to deliver the absolutely highest quality, freshest food to its customers under the friendliest of environments. Uncle Maddio’s has the same mandate and appeals to the same demographics as Five Guys. Our experience and capital should help them deliver on that promise.”
Since launching its aggressive growth plan in 2008, Uncle Maddio's has signed franchise agreements with 57 different entities in 18 states. Many of Uncle Maddio's franchisees have previous multi-unit experience with Jimmy John's, Firehouse Subs, Dairy Queen, McDonalds, Burger King, Krystal, Papa John's, Domino's, Golden Corral and Five Guys. Uncle Maddio's is on track to have 300 restaurants open in five years with 1,000 units in development.
Uncle Maddio's offers premium ingredients and more customization than any other fast-casual pizza chain. Guests choose from one of three crusts, including a gluten-free option, and 48 toppings including six sauces, 27 vegetables and 15 meats. Create-your-own signature salads and toasted Panini sandwiches round out the Italian-style menu. The restaurant also offers a selection of craft beers and wine.
About Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint. With more than 1,000 Pizza Makers making more than 2,000,000 gourmet pizzas a year, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is category leader of the create-your-own premium fast casual pizza restaurants with more than 250 units in development. Uncle Maddio's pizzas are customizable, made-to-order, and served up fast for under $8. With four pizza sizes; three types of crusts, including gluten-free; six sauces and 48 fresh toppings, many vegan, organic, and hormone-free, Uncle Maddio's has the freshest and largest menu in the category. The restaurant's unique fast bake ovens offer the most throughput in the industry and can produce 200 pizzas per hour. Uncle Maddio's also serves toasted Paninis and gourmet salads - all prepared with locally sourced ingredients (when available) and salad dressings and 30 other menu items that are made on-site daily. Uncle Maddio's 'Served with Love' philosophy and restaurant is for everyone -children and families, college students, the young and the young at heart - and serves the guests and communities it is a part of. Based in Atlanta, the Uncle Maddio's management team has 50 years combined experienced in the fast casual category. Markets are available nationwide for franchise partner development including Texas, Ohio, and Florida.
For more information on Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, visit http://www.unclemaddios.com. Interested franchisees can visit http://www.unclemaddios.com/franchise-info/ or contact Roger Wagerman at franchising(at)unclemaddios(dot)com.
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