8Mile Pizza Inc.

What 8Mile Pizza Inc. does

8Mile Pizza Inc., operating as 8 Mile Detroit Style Pizza, is a privately held Toronto-based restaurant founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company operates a single retail location at 9 Charles St W in Toronto, offering dine-in, pickup, and direct website-based delivery, with extended operating hours including late-night service on Fridays and Saturdays. Its product offering is centered on Detroit-style deep-dish square pizzas characterized by crispy crusted edges, airy pillow-like dough, and a proprietary "signature 8Mile cheese blend," supplemented by oven-baked wings, salads, desserts, dips, sides, and beverages.

The menu comprises approximately two dozen specialty pizza SKUs (e.g., Bourbon BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Detroit Red Top, Meat Love, White Truffle, regional-themed items such as "Oh Canada!" and "Belle Province"), a build-your-own "Forge Your Own" pizza, a "Half & Half" split-flavor option, and combo meals (Duo Combo at $49.99, Power Lunch Combo at $21.99, The Crew Combo at $69.99). Signature pizzas are priced between $19.00 and $25.00. Vegan and gluten-friendly options are offered. Beyond core retail, the company provides catering services for events and group occasions, as well as a gift card program. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, relying on the company's own website for ordering and on Google reviews and word-of-mouth for customer acquisition; no third-party delivery platforms, franchise operations, or wholesale distribution channels are indicated.

The company is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity. Its competitive positioning relies on a niche product category (Detroit-style pizza, underrepresented in the Toronto market), a culturally resonant brand name referencing Detroit's 8 Mile, and a Sicilian-heritage narrative. Revenue is generated through one-time transactions at point of sale (retail pickup/delivery and catering), and no subscription, loyalty, or recurring revenue mechanics are in evidence.

Name

8Mile Pizza Inc.

Legal name

8Mile Pizza Inc.

Website

https://8milepizzas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

8Mile Pizza Inc. is a Toronto-based, founder-owned pizzeria operating a single retail location at 9 Charles St W, specializing in Detroit-style deep-dish square pizzas, wings, salads, and catering for local individual consumers and group occasions via direct pickup and delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pizza Restaurant

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (7225)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Pizza Fast Casual (THAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Restaurant Meal & Prepared Food Delivery (CRAFAFAB), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Detroit-style pizza
• Deep dish pizza
• Pizzeria restaurant
• Pizza catering
• Build-your-own pizza

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Direct retail sales of Detroit-style pizzas, wings, salads, desserts, sides, and beverages through pickup and delivery orders. Customers order via the restaurant's website for immediate consumption. Revenue is generated through one-time transaction fees at point of sale.
2. Catering Services: Bulk food ordering service for events and gatherings. Customers can order catering packages for pickup or delivery for group occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

8Mile Pizza Inc. operates a single-location pizzeria in Toronto, Canada, specializing in Detroit-style deep-dish square pizzas with airy pillow-like dough and crispy cheese edges. The restaurant sells signature pizzas, build-your-own pizzas, combos, wings, salads, desserts, dips, sides, and beverages for dine-in, pickup, and local delivery, and offers catering services for events and group orders.

Product overview

8Mile Pizza Inc. is a Toronto-based restaurant specializing in Detroit-style deep-dish pizza with crispy crusted square pizzas, airy pillow-like dough, and crispy cheese edges. The company's product portfolio includes a core offering of specialty pizzas (pre-designed creations like Bourbon BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, White Truffle, and regional favorites such as Dodi, En-doo-ya, and Pineapple Express), a build-your-own Forge Your Own pizza option with customizable toppings, and combo meals (Duo Combo, Power Lunch Combo, The Crew Combo). Supporting the pizza offerings are complementary categories: wings (10 and 20 piece oven-baked), salads (Downtown Caprese, Caesar Salad, Greektown Salad), desserts (five varieties of cheesecake plus chocolate cake), dips and sauces (House Ranch, Creamy Garlic, Hot Honey, Hot Sauce, Scotch Bonnet Aioli, Basilioli, Signature Red Sauce), sides (Garlic Bread), and beverages. The company also offers services including online pickup/delivery ordering, catering for events, and gift cards. Vegan and gluten-friendly options are available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bourbon BBQ Chicken Pizza Specialty Detroit-style pizza topped with bourbon BBQ sauce, signature 8Mile cheese blend, tender BBQ chicken, sweet caramelized onions, house-made ranch drizzle, and fresh spring onions. Targeted at consumers seeking bold flavored specialty pizzas.
• Buffalo Chicken Pizza Spicy specialty pizza topped with signature 8Mile cheese blend, tender buffalo hot chicken, jalapeños, red onions, scotch bonnet aioli drizzle, and fresh spring onions. For consumers wanting spicy buffalo-style flavor.
• Detroit Red Top Pizza Classic-style Detroit pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, Ezzo pepperoni, garlic oil, signature red sauce, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and herbs. For consumers seeking a traditional Detroit-style red-top experience.
• Meat Love Pizza Meat-loaded specialty pizza with signature 8Mile cheese blend, Italian sausage balls, ham, Ezzo pepperoni, crispy bacon, signature red sauce, and fresh chives. For meat-loving consumers.
• Oh Canada! Pizza Canadian-themed specialty pizza featuring signature 8Mile cheese blend, Ezzo pepperoni, crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, signature red sauce, house ranch drizzle, and fresh chives. Targeted at local Canadian flavor enthusiasts.
• White Truffle Pizza Vegan specialty pizza with signature 8Mile cheese blend, truffle-marinated mushrooms, fresh arugula, creamy white truffle ricotta, signature red sauce, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. For consumers seeking upscale vegan options.
• Cheese Pie (Vegan) Vegan cheese pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, nutty Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh herbs, and house-made signature red sauce. Entry-level vegan option.
• Classic Pie (Vegan) Vegan pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, sweet marinated cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, house-made signature red sauce, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Belle Province Pizza Pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, classic pepperoni, crispy bacon, briny green olives, house-made red sauce, and fresh chives. Quebec-inspired flavor profile.
• Dodi Pizza Pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, spicy soppressata, sweet caramelized onions, savory mushrooms, and creamy garlic drizzle.
• En-doo-ya Pizza Spicy pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, fiery N'duja, juicy Italian sausage balls, crisp red onions, sweet green peppers, house-made red sauce, and fresh chives.
• Hawaiian Pizza Classic Hawaiian-style pizza with signature 8Mile cheese blend, sweet pineapple, savory ham, crispy bacon, signature red sauce, and sesame seeds.
• Meez Pie Pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, Ezzo pepperoni, spicy jalapeños, signature red sauce, local honey drizzle, and fresh chives.
• Pepperoni Pizza Classic pepperoni pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend and Ezzo pepperoni, finished with Sicilian oregano, signature red sauce, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Pineapple Express Pizza Pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, sweet pineapples, spicy Salami Calabrese, jalapeño peppers, signature red sauce, and fresh chives.
• Spicy Pie Spicy pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, Ezzo pepperoni, savory mushrooms, spicy jalapeños, signature red sauce, Scotch Bonnet aioli drizzle, and fresh chives.
• Sweet Heat Pizza Pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, Salami Calabrese, Ezzo pepperoni, tangy banana peppers, and Mike's Hot Honey drizzle.
• The A&P Pizza Premium pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, marinated cherry tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, fresh arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, local honey drizzle, and signature red sauce.
• Veggie Supreme Pizza (Vegan) Vegan pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, green peppers, mushrooms, olives, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, signature red sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and dried herbs.
• Basilico Chef's Special Pizza Chef's special pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend and tender sliced zucchini, finished with creamy ricotta dollops, fresh basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano dusting, and pesto drizzle (contains nuts).
• Dill-icious Pizza Pizza loaded with signature 8Mile cheese blend, crispy bacon, and baby dill, finished with house-made ranch drizzle and fresh dill.
• Forge Your Own (Build-Your-Own Pizza) Customizable Detroit-style pizza starting with the signature 8Mile cheese blend, allowing customers to choose favorite toppings from fresh produce, specialty meats, sauces, and vegan/gluten-friendly options for a personalized pie. Starting price $19.00.
• Duo Combo Combo meal featuring two Detroit-style pizzas paired with two flavourful dips and two refreshing drinks, designed for two or more people. Listed at $49.99.
• Power Lunch Combo Individual lunch combo featuring a fresh salad, 5-piece oven-baked wings, and a refreshing drink. Listed at $21.99.
• The Crew Combo Group combo including 2 signature Detroit-style pizzas, 10 wings, warm garlic bread, and 3 pops, designed to feed 3-4 people. Listed at $69.99.
• Oven Baked Wings (10 Piece) Oven-baked chicken wings available in a 10-piece serving. Listed at $18.99.
• Oven Baked Wings (20 Piece) Oven-baked chicken wings available in a 20-piece serving. Listed at $36.00.
• Downtown Caprese Salad Salad featuring peppery arugula topped with sweet cherry tomatoes and rich creamy burrata cheese, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, and sea salt.
• Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, topped with shaved Parmesan, crunchy croutons, and crispy bacon.
• Greektown Salad Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, lightly seasoned with oregano.
• Cheesecake Desserts (4 Varieties) Cheesecake dessert line featuring four varieties: Carrot Caramel Cheesecake, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Cheesecake, and Red Velvet Cheesecake. Each listed at $8.00.
• Three Layered Chocolate Cake Decadent three-layered chocolate cake, rich and moist. Listed at $8.00.
• Fresh Baked Cookies Warm, soft cookies baked fresh daily for a sweet ending to a meal. Listed at $2.00 each.
• Garlic Bread with Signature Red Sauce Golden-baked Detroit-style dough brushed with garlic butter and herbs, served with signature red sauce for dipping. Listed at $9.00.
• Dips and Sauces (Assorted) Assortment of seven dips and sauces: House Ranch Dip, Creamy Garlic Dip, Hot Honey Dip, Hot Sauce Dip, Scotch Bonnet Aioli Dip, Basilioli Dip (NEW), and Extra Side of Signature Red Sauce. Priced individually from $2.00 to $3.00 per portion.
• Beverages (Sodas, Water, Sparkling) Selection of bottled and canned beverages including Boylan's craft sodas (Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Cane Cola), Coca-Cola products, Naya water, Sprite, and San Pellegrino sparkling beverages (Blood Orange, Lemon, Sparkling Water). Priced from $2.00 to $3.75.
• Pickup and Delivery Service Online ordering service allowing customers to order from the menu for collection at the 9 Charles St W location or for local home delivery in Toronto. Pickup hours vary by day; delivery time is approximately 20 minutes.
• Catering Service Catering service for events, offering pizza and menu items for group orders with pickup or delivery options. Targeted at corporate events, parties, and group occasions.
• Gift Cards Gift card program allowing customers to purchase and redeem gift cards for 8 Mile Pizza products at the restaurant.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Pizza Pizza: Canada's largest pizza chain with deep penetration across Ontario, including Toronto. Directly competes on convenience, delivery, and price, and defines the baseline of the Toronto pizza market 8Mile operates in.
• Blaze Pizza: Fast casual pizza chain with build-your-own pies cooked at high heat. Comparable on the customization-led fast casual pizza model that 8Mile's 'Forge Your Own' option mirrors, including ticket size positioning.
• MOD Pizza: U.S.-headquartered fast casual pizza chain centered on build-your-own customization at a single price point. Highly comparable on the customization-driven value proposition (analogous to 8Mile's 'Forge Your Own') and on fast casual pizza operating model.
• Domino's Pizza: Global pizza delivery incumbent with strong Canadian footprint and heavy digital ordering investment. Sets the delivery convenience benchmark that any Toronto pizza operator, including 8Mile, must compete against.

Direct peers

• Loui's Pizza: Detroit-style deep-dish pizzeria operating in metro Detroit. Highly comparable on product format (Detroit square pizza with crispy cheese edge), giving 8Mile's menu engineering a direct stylistic lineage.
• Buddy's Pizza: Original Detroit-style square deep-dish pizzeria founded in Detroit in 1946. The most direct comparable on product (Detroit-style square pizza) and category authority, serving as the reference point for authentic Detroit-style pizza that 8Mile is emulating in Toronto.
• North of Brooklyn: Toronto-based pizzeria brand with multiple GTA locations serving New York-style and signature pizzas via dine-in, pickup, and delivery. Closest Toronto-headquartered multi-location comparable for specialty pizza at similar price points.
• Maker Pizza: Toronto-based fast casual pizzeria with multiple locations serving Neapolitan and signature pizzas. Comparable GTA-based fast casual peer with similar dine-in plus online ordering setup and comparable price points.
• 416 Pizza Bar: Toronto pizzeria focused on specialty pizzas with dine-in, pickup, and delivery. Directly comparable neighbourhood Toronto pizza competitor at similar ticket sizes.

Others

• SkipTheDishes: Leading Canadian on-demand food delivery aggregator. Relevant as a distribution channel option 8Mile has not adopted; competition from brands listed on SkipTheDishes influences the local pizza delivery landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/8milepizza

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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