Timber Pizza Company announced that it is opening its third traditional brick-and-mortar franchised location in McLean, Virginia, this November, the company said.
Timber, named Pizzeria of the Year by Bon Appetit in 2017, has awarded this location to Steve Martin and Ryan Bensten. Martin and Bensten have long histories of successful entrepreneurial ventures and deep community ties in McLean, according to a press relese.
They first experienced Timber Pizza at a farmers market and have since become raving fans of the brand. Their past experiences and passion for the brand makes them the perfect partners to continue Timber Pizza’s expansion in Virginia, Timber Pizza Company said.
Timber Pizza Co. builds limited-service restaurants serving pizza, salads, empanadas and experiences. The company began franchising in 2022 and has since opened franchised locations in Reagan Airport (DCA) in Annapolis, Maryland, and in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Timber Pizza Co. is currently seeking prospective franchise partners in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Pennsylvania.