In the competitive world of pizza franchises, few brands have made as significant an impact in recent years as Chicago Pizza With a Twist. Known for its innovative approach to the traditional pizza menu, Chicago Pizza With a Twist has experienced remarkable growth since its inception, expanding to nearly 150 locations worldwide. The brand’s success is rooted in its ability to differentiate itself by offering unique flavors inspired by Indian cuisine, a strong focus on quality ingredients, and a commitment to catering to diverse customer preferences.
Chicago Pizza With a Twist was founded with the goal of offering something different in the pizza market, which is traditionally dominated by large, established brands like Domino’s, Pizza Hut, and Papa John’s. While the name “Chicago” may evoke images of deep-dish pizza, Chicago Pizza With a Twist has carved out its niche with a unique fusion of traditional American-style pizza and bold Indian flavors.
The brand’s signature offering is its “Twisted” pizzas, which are made with a range of Indian-inspired toppings and spices. Customers can enjoy pizza creations that feature ingredients like tandoori chicken, paneer (Indian cottage cheese), and curry sauces, in addition to classic American toppings like pepperoni and sausage. This fusion of flavors has resonated with a broad audience, particularly in areas with large South Asian populations, while also appealing to adventurous eaters looking for something new.
From the beginning, Chicago Pizza With a Twist has emphasized the importance of using high-quality, fresh ingredients in all of its menu items. Whether it’s the fresh dough made in-house daily or the wide selection of gluten-free and vegan options, the brand is committed to catering to a wide range of dietary preferences without sacrificing flavor or quality. This commitment has helped the brand build a loyal customer base and differentiate itself in a crowded market.
By 2018, Chicago Pizza With a Twist had already established itself as a popular local brand in California, with several successful locations. However, the leadership team recognized the potential for nationwide and even international growth. To facilitate this expansion, the brand turned to Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS), a leading franchise consulting firm known for helping emerging brands develop successful franchise models.
Franchise Marketing Systems, led by CEO Chris Conner, specializes in creating franchise models that are both scalable and sustainable. When Chicago Pizza With a Twist partnered with FMS in 2018, the goal was clear: to develop a franchise system that could replicate the brand’s success across different markets while maintaining the high standards of quality and service that had made it popular.
FMS helped Chicago Pizza With a Twist design a franchise model that offered comprehensive support to franchisees, including training, marketing, operational guidelines, and ongoing assistance. The franchise system was built to be accessible to entrepreneurs with varying levels of experience in the food service industry, making it an attractive opportunity for first-time business owners and seasoned operators alike.
Since launching its franchise model in 2018, Chicago Pizza With a Twist has experienced rapid growth, with locations opening across the United States and internationally. By 2023, the brand had nearly 150 locations, a testament to the strength of its business model and the demand for its unique product offering.
For entrepreneurs looking to invest in a proven, scalable food service business, Chicago Pizza With a Twist offers a compelling franchise opportunity. With comprehensive support, strong brand development, and flexible business models, franchisees are well-equipped to succeed in the growing pizza market.
Chicago Pizza With a Twist provides franchisees with extensive training on food preparation, inventory management, customer service, and marketing, alongside ongoing support to help navigate challenges and grow their businesses.
Franchisees benefit from national and local marketing initiatives designed to boost brand awareness and drive traffic, including digital marketing, social media campaigns, and promotional events.
The success of Chicago Pizza With a Twist in both the U.S. and international markets, with nearly 150 locations, demonstrates strong growth potential and a scalable business model that ensures the brand’s continued leadership in the pizza franchise industry.
Chicago Pizza With a Twist has quickly become a standout brand in the pizza franchise market, thanks to its innovative fusion menu and commitment to quality. With a strong support system for franchisees and a scalable business model, the brand is poised for continued success.
FRANCHISE CONSULTANT
Gloucester, Virginia – Kimberly Moody has secured an impressive track record in implementing financial goals for a business base of more than $300 million in assets covering customer service, financial planning, estate planning, banking services, and all aspects of investment management. Additionally, she worked as an Adjunct Instructor for Christopher Newport University, where she taught investment courses to individuals interested in learning more about financial planning. Ms. Moody also has experience as the Co-Host for WVEC Channel 13’s show “Investing 101” and Co-Host of WTKR’s radio station’s financial planning show. She has also held more than 100 public seminars on financial planning topics and was the speaker for National Space Society Conferences for NASA. Ms. Moody intends to use her proven business expertise, natural leadership ability, and personal determination to sell and grow franchise development.
FRANCHISE CONSULTANT - MARKETING & SALES
New York, NY – Paul has 25+ years experienced in business development management and direct sales with Blue-Chip companies – CA, ADP, Pitney Bowes and National accounts such as Deutsche Bank, PepsiCo, Verizon. Received many awards and acknowledgement for sales achievement and success where personally responsible for generating in excess of $100m in revenue. Paul has been married for 34 years with six children. Paul graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marketing and from Marquette with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER & AD STRATEGIST
Kaitlin is a graphic designer and a Facebook™️ ad Strategist. A born creator, her passion for creativity grew as she explored the design and artistic side of marketing. She has a special focus on presentation and visual design and is insanely curious about learning new skills to continuously improve her portfolio.
Tackling everything from Brochure design to Landing Pages and everything in between, she is always excited to grow her clients’ brands into something beautiful. When she isn’t working, her creative roots are always showing. Her love for Marketing and design go beyond the desk, her creative juices flow in the kitchen and in the garden. She also loves nature and all animals big and small but what she really loves is making her clients happy.
VIRTUAL DESIGNER
Augusta, GA – Noah is a designer for FMS. He has been designing for 4 years and has a wide range of skills when it comes to designing. Noah has a passion for communicating visually and creating visually successful brands. He loves creating for a wide range of clients and strives to fulfill their needs in design.
