About V3 Flatbread Pizza
Your search for the ultimate pizza experience is over! Customers can create their own pizza masterpiece by choosing the dough, then your sauce, unlimited toppings and end with seasonings, finishes for one price! V3 Flatbread Pizza opened in Pittsburgh in 2009. The success of the first location allowed expansion of a second location in Pittsburgh and accelerated growth through franchising.
A dining experience should be fun. At V3, from the beginning you are interacting with our pizza artists to create a pizza customized to your desires. Expect some pizza theater with a V3 dining experience. This concept was developed by Ablak Holdings with 30 years experience in managing franchises in food businesses with sister brands Vocelli Pizza, Rock N Joe Coffee Bar, and Zing Basket.
Upscale branding using the three V’s. Veni, Vidi, Vici is a Latin phrase popularly attributed to Julius Caesar 'I came, I saw, I conquered'.
- New fast casual specialty pizza shop for dine-in or carry-out. Each customized handcrafted pizza provides total customer customization by choosing the dough, then your sauce, unlimited toppings and end with seasonings, finishes, and oils; all for one low price.
- Each pizza has a short 180 second cooking time so service is quick and efficient.
- Competitive advantage is unique theme and branding, high quality recipes and efficient operational model.
- Gluten-free options abound from crust to finishes.
- Beer and wine service is an option targeted to a more upscale customer and the dinner dining customer.
- Emerging franchise developed by regional pizza franchise in business almost 30 years. New concept with unlimited territory availability. In fast emerging category with Pie Five and Blaze.
Industry Overview
The pizza industry is very mature with little growth. Pizza chains continue to grow at the expense of independent operators. New studies show the hardcore pizza fan is a health-conscious woman from 25 to 44. Industry experts predict the chains that will flourish will offer the products that appeal to this demographic. These customers have become more aware of health hazards related to trans fats, excessive salt, and artificial food coloring. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are becoming increasing important to these customers.
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have restaurant experience with a customer first mentality, pride in ownership, team builder, stickler for detail and cleanliness and strong work ethic working in the business. Owners without restaurant experience must hire a General Manager that has restaurant experience.
Competitive Advantage
Product quality that is superior to competing brands. Franchise developed by pizza franchise industry veterans with multiple brands in the food sector. Owners focus on local store marketing and community involvement.