Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

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Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint
Type Private
IndustryRestaurant
Genre Fast casual
Founded2009;14 years ago (2009)
FounderMatt Andrew
Headquarters,
United States
Number of locations
38
ProductsPizza, salads, sandwiches and catering
Parent Integrity Brands
Website www.unclemaddios.com

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is a fast casual restaurant chain serving pizzas, salads and sandwiches with its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

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History and growth

The first Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint opened in 2009 in Atlanta. [1] [2] The chain currently has nearly 40 franchised units open in Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, South Carolina, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Tennessee, with additional locations announced for those states as well as Maryland, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, and New Jersey. [3]

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint was founded by CEO Matt Andrew, who was also a founder and former president of the Moe's Southwest Grill chain of Tex-Mex restaurants. [4] On April 13, 2019, Integrity Brands – the parent company of the Uncle Maddio's brand name – filed for bankruptcy. [5]

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References

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