Your Pie’s Updated Restaurant Design Fuels New Growth Across South Carolina

Atlanta-based Pizza Brand to Open New Stores in Columbia

ALPHARETTA, GA. // FranchisePR.com // April 16, 2026 – Your Pie, the Ischia-inspired pizza brand known for its customizable brick-oven pizzas and open-kitchen dining experience, is entering a pivotal growth chapter as it sets its sights on growing its presence in South Carolina.

With several locations open across the state in Beaufort, North Augusta, Greenville, and Clemson, the beloved brand looks to prioritize development with experienced restaurant and hospitality operators in metropolitan hubs like Columbia. The International Franchise Association points to South Carolina as a top-tier state for franchising, ranked among the top 10 states poised for growth in 2025.

“Your Pie is built on bringing people together, and South Carolina has embraced that mission from day one,” said Ken Caldwell, CEO & Head of Development of Your Pie. “Our current locations are performing exceptionally well, which tells us this is a state where the brand truly resonates. We’re excited to expand in a market that already believes in us and to partner with franchise owners who want to build on that momentum.”

The brand recently introduced a redesigned restaurant model focused on efficiency and scalability, featuring a smaller 2,000‑square‑foot footprint, streamlined kitchen operations, an improved ordering experience, and expanded online ordering. Your Pie also broadened its catering offerings to meet rising off‑premise demand and invested in non‑traditional campus locations, new company‑owned restaurants, and updated operating formats.

Today, the menu extends beyond pizza to include oven-baked pastas, fresh salads, oven-fired wings and handcrafted sandwiches, alongside Italian-style gelato and a curated selection of craft beer and wine. Customer feedback continues to shape the menu, inspiring seasonal and chef-driven offerings like the Cubano Craft series and the award-winning Peach Prosciutto Pie. The brand also drives engagement through annual systemwide promotions and events, including its Pi(e) Day celebration each March 14.

“Columbia brings together everything we look for in a great market,” said Lisa Dimson, CMO of Your Pie. “With the energy of the University of South Carolina, the stability of Fort Jackson, and neighborhoods that truly support local businesses, it’s a city where Your Pie can make a meaningful impact. We’re excited to expand in a place that already understands and loves what we do.”

The idea for Your Pie began during founders Drew & Natalie French’s honeymoon on the Italian island of Ischia, where the couple was inspired by the island’s vibrant food culture and wood-fired pizza. They brought that inspiration back to the U.S., opening the first Your Pie in Athens, Georgia in 2008 with a fast-casual concept centered on customizable brick-oven pizzas made with hand-tossed dough and fresh ingredients. As it enters this next phase of growth, Your Pie is focused on expanding its presence in markets nationwide while continuing to strengthen its operations and support franchise partners.

For more information about Your Pie and its franchise opportunities, visit https://yourpie.com/.

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About Your Pie

Founded in Athens, Georgia in 2008, Your Pie is the nation’s first fast-casual pizza franchise. Inspired by founders Drew & Natalie French and their Italian family heritage and recipes, the brand was built on the idea that great food and genuine hospitality bring people together. Today, Your Pie’s support center is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and the brand has more than 60 locations nationwide. Known for its brick oven–baked pizzas made with artisan dough and fresh ingredients, the menu also features wings, hand-crafted sandwiches, pasta, fresh salads, gelato, and craft beer. Guided by the belief that pizza makes everyday moments better, Your Pie is proud to serve guests in the neighborhoods it calls home. Learn more at yourpie.com.