Atlanta-based build-your-own pizza concept Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint continues to build its Atlanta-area locations with another restaurant opening in Smyrna’s Old Ivy Village.
The opening is the 13th Uncle Maddio’s restaurant for the Atlanta-area. The chain has expanded quickly across the country with more than 33 locations in 14 states. Uncle Maddio’s continues its growth in its home market with 14 units planned for the metro-area in the next 5 years. Uncle Maddio’s opened in Newnan in June and will open in Loganville, Ga., later this summer.
The Smyrna restaurant is owned and operated by Mike and Cajgie-Mcgaha Dickey. Mike has more than 25 years in the restaurant industry, 15 of which were spent managing restaurants for Darden. Cajgie Mcgaha-Dickey worked for 20 years as a general manager and in human resources for Applebee’s.
Uncle Maddio’s offers guests the opportunity to choose from one of three crusts, including a gluten-free option, and 48 toppings including six sauces, 27 vegetables and 15 meats. More than 30 menu items are made fresh daily in-house. For those with dietary restrictions, Uncle Maddio’s serves up a selection of healthful options such as whole wheat and gluten-free crusts, hormone-free chicken, fresh local vegetables, Daiya vegan cheese and organic greens. Create-your-own signature salads and toasted Panini sandwiches round out the Italian-style menu. The restaurant also offers a selection of craft beers and wine.
Since launching its aggressive growth plan in 2008, Uncle Maddio’s has signed franchise agreements with 55 different entities in 18 states. Many of Uncle Maddio’s franchisees have previous multi-unit experience with Jimmy John’s, Firehouse Subs, Dairy Queen, McDonalds, Burger King, Krystal, Papa John’s, Domino’s, Golden Corral and Five Guys. Uncle Maddio’s is on track to have 300 restaurants open in five years with 1,000 units in development and is opening units every 10 days.