Pizza Crek USA

What Pizza Crek USA does

Pizza Crek USA is the US franchise operation of a primarily Brazilian-origin pizza QSR brand. The company sells a differentiated pizza concept — positioned as "not a crepe, pancake, cone or taco" — through three distribution formats: company-owned and franchised retail stores, third-party delivery (Postmates, EZCater, ChoNow), and a catering/events business. The US footprint is concentrated in California (Santa Monica, Hollywood/Los Angeles) and Florida (Fort Lauderdale operational; Orlando announced; Coral Springs and Jensen Beach listed as franchise opportunity sites), while the broader brand claims 40+ locations across Brazil including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, and Brasília.

The franchise offering is the primary commercial lever and is structured in three tiers — Store, Events, and Kiosk — priced at $60K–$100K, $100K–$200K, and above $200K of franchisee capital. Revenue mechanics therefore span one-time franchise fees, ongoing royalties, direct retail sales, delivery commissions from third-party platforms, and catering service fees for events (children's parties, corporate events, weddings, graduation parties). The product portfolio includes traditional savory pizzas (Mozzarella, Margherita, Pepperoni, Supreme, Meat Lover's, Hawaiian, Vegetarian), sweet pizzas (Banana Nutella, Strawberry Nutella, Churros, Guava, Dulce de Leche), a "Light" whole-wheat menu, and wings.

The company is privately held, founder/partner-owned, with no disclosed institutional funding, 1–10 US headcount, and Ricardo Piovezan as President/Operating Officer. Marketing is organic social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) plus corporate and franchise-development web properties. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, no patents, and no certifications — the competitive position rests on franchise economics, format flexibility, and the underlying differentiated product, rather than any defensible technology stack.

Name

Pizza Crek USA

Legal name

Pizza Crek USA

Website

https://pizzacrek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pizza Crek USA is a privately held franchise pizza QSR brand offering Store, Events, and Kiosk franchise formats ($60K–$200K+ investment) and operating US retail and catering locations in California and Florida, with broader group operations spanning 40+ Brazil stores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quick-Service Pizza Restaurant Franchise

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Pizza QSR (THAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pizza Fast Casual (THAFABAB), Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD)

Keywords

• Pizza restaurant franchise
• Quick service restaurant
• Event catering services
• Pizza delivery service
• Franchise opportunities

Headquarters

HQ city

Pompano Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Retail Store Sales: Direct pizza and food sales to consumers at retail store locations across USA and Brazil.
2. Franchise Fees: Franchise investment fees from franchisees opening Store, Events, or Kiosk format locations. Investment capital ranges from U$60,000 to over U$200,000.
3. Delivery and Online Orders: Revenue from online ordering through third-party platforms Postmates and EZCater, with potential transaction fees or commission arrangements.
4. Event Catering Services: Catering services for events including children's parties, corporate events, weddings, and graduation parties. Services available in Miami (+1 786 615-9570) and Los Angeles (+1 954 933-6860).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pizza Crek USA operates a pizza restaurant and quick-service food franchise chain serving savory pizzas, sweet/dessert pizzas, light/health-conscious pizzas, and wings. The brand extends its reach through three franchise models (Store, Events, Kiosk) and offers event catering for children's parties, corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings. Operations span company-owned and franchise locations across the USA (Florida and California) and Brazil (40+ locations).

Product overview

Pizza Crek USA operates a modern pizza restaurant and fast food chain with a focus on practical, crunchy pizza. The company offers three franchise models: Store (full retail), Events (mobile catering), and Kiosk (compact format). Their product portfolio includes savory pizzas (Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Supreme, Meat Lover's, etc.), sweet/dessert pizzas (Banana Nutella, Strawberry Nutella, Churros), health-conscious Light menu options, and wings. The company also provides event catering services for various occasions including parties, corporate events, and weddings. Pizza Crek operates multiple locations across the USA (Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando) and Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pizza Crek Events: Event catering service for parties including children's parties, corporate events, weddings, and graduation parties.
• Pizza Crek Store
• Pizza Crek Kiosk

Products and services

• Pizza Crek Store Franchise Model Complete brick-and-mortar retail store franchise model for Pizza Crek, featuring a full operational storefront serving savory pizzas, sweet pizzas, light menu items, and wings. Requires $60,000 to $200,000+ investment capital. Targets franchise investors seeking a quick-service restaurant opportunity.
• Pizza Crek Events Franchise Model Mobile and pop-up event franchise format for catering parties, corporate events, and private gatherings. Lower investment option with flexible operational space within the Pizza Crek franchise system. Targets franchise investors interested in event-based operations.
• Pizza Crek Kiosk Franchise Model Compact kiosk-format franchise requiring minimal operational space for quick-service pizza operations. Part of Pizza Crek's three-format franchise system. Targets franchise investors seeking low-overhead entry into the pizza market.
• Pizza Crek Events Catering Service Event catering service for children's parties, corporate events, weddings, graduation parties, and private events. Available in Miami (+1 786 615-9570) and Los Angeles (+1 954 933-6860) and through the EZCater platform. Provides the same quality as in-store delivery.
• Pizza Crek Restaurant Menu (Savory Pizzas, Sweet Pizzas, Light Menu, Wings) Core pizza restaurant offering combining savory pizzas (Mozzarella, Margherita, Pepperoni, Supreme, Meat Lover's, Vegetarian, Hawaiian), sweet/dessert pizzas (Banana Nutella, Strawberry Nutella, Churros, Guava, Dulce de Leche), light/health-conscious pizzas (whole wheat flour options), and wings (Mild, Medium, Hot, BBQ, Lemon Pepper). Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery via Postmates.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PostmatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPostmates is Pizza Crek's primary online ordering and delivery partner for the Los Angeles market. Customers can order Pizza Crek products through the Postmates platform for home delivery.
• EZCatercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEZCater is Pizza Crek's catering partner, enabling corporate and event catering orders through the platform. The partnership supports Pizza Crek's event catering services.
• ChoNowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChoNow is another online ordering platform partner visible on Pizza Crek's website footer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Little Caesars: Value-positioned QSR pizza chain, franchise-operated, focused on carryout. Competes with Pizza Crek on convenience and price in the pizza QSR category.
• Pizza Hut: Legacy global pizza QSR franchise. Competes with Pizza Crek across dine-in, carryout, and delivery occasions, with significantly larger marketing budget and US store count.
• Domino's Pizza: Largest US pizza QSR franchise system with global scale and proprietary digital ordering. Directly competes with Pizza Crek in the pizza delivery/takeout category but operates at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Papa John's: Major US and international pizza QSR franchise. Competes in the same delivery and carryout pizza category as Pizza Crek with a comparable franchise-driven GTM.

Emerging players

• Donatos Pizza: Mid-scale pizza franchise with a similar regional, franchise-led growth profile to Pizza Crek. Comparable in size, geography, and franchisor capacity.
• &pizza: Emerging fast-casual pizza chain with a younger, design-forward brand. Comparable to Pizza Crek in concept differentiation within the pizza category but with a US-only footprint.
• Pieology Pizzeria: Fast-casual personal pizza franchise. Similar franchise-driven model and menu breadth to Pizza Crek, competing for the same investor and consumer pool.

Direct peers

• MOD Pizza: Fast-casual pizza franchise with comparable franchise structure. Targets similar dine-in and takeout occasions as Pizza Crek's Store format.
• Blaze Pizza: Fast-casual build-your-own pizza franchise. Competes with Pizza Crek's fast-casual positioning and shares a similar franchised growth model and millennial-leaning customer base.
• Marco's Pizza: US franchise pizza chain of similar scale and growth-stage profile to Pizza Crek. Closest direct peer in terms of franchise model, store count trajectory, and target investor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pizzacrekusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/Pizza-Crek-USA-761897243930081
• Instagraminstagram.com/pizzacrek

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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