🍕 Is This the Smartest Food Franchise Model in America?   Cascadia Pizza might just be the best-kept secret in franchising.   In this episode, Thomas Reinhard, co-founder of Cascadia Pizza Co., breaks down how they turned a mobile wood-fired pizza truck into a booming franchise with brick-and-mortar stores, high-margin catering, and massive community buzz — all while offering a launch runway in just 12 weeks.   We cover:   Why small towns are outperforming big cities   How one high schooler became a franchise owner   Why Gen Z is fighting for jobs here   What makes this model different from every other food franchise you've seen   And how Cascadia is redefining pizza as “affordable luxury”   If you're curious about business ownership, community-driven growth, or building something fun and profitable, you don't want to miss this.   🎯 16–20% net margins | 🚛 Mobile-first launch | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly & community-focused   00:00 – Is This the Smartest Food Franchise Model in America? 01:26 – What Makes Cascadia Pizza So Unique 03:50 – From Law School to Pizza Franchise Co-Founder 06:45 – The Unexpected Path to Franchising 08:37 – How the First Franchisee Launched with Success 11:32 – Who Should (and Shouldn't) Own a Cascadia Franchise 13:29 – Why Small Towns Are a Secret Weapon 16:09 – Pizza as “Affordable Luxury” and a Community Magnet 22:33 – How to Launch with a Food Truck in Just 12 Weeks 42:52 – Cascadia’s Impressive 16–20% Profit Margins Explained     7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   Cascadia Pizza: https://www.cascadiapizzafranchising.com/   #Franchise #Podcast #FranchiseUnfiltered