Smokin' Oak Pizza Franchise adopts a model that leverages a tested and successful business approach, managed by skilled and passionate industry leaders. This enables franchisees to concentrate on their core strengths and operations, while still reaping the rewards and benefits of owning a thriving business in the competitive pizza industry.
Our pledge is to provide you the highest level of training, ongoing support, operational knowledge and respect as you begin your journey to opening a Smokin’ Oak Pizza franchise.
Have an introductory call with the development team.
Attend the Smokin' Oak Pizza franchise webinar.
Review the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Have a call with the Franchise Management Team.
Participate in Discovery Day at a Smokin' Oak Pizza location.
Execute the Franchise agreement.
Site selection, architectural design and construction begins.
Kick off your marketing campaign for your grand opening.
On-site training and support at your franchise location.
Host Grand Opening Day at your brand new location!
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In a city where culture, creativity, and craft collide, Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom finds the perfect Southern home. Welcome to Atlanta, GA — where every bite is bold, every pore is personalized, and every visit is an experience built for the city's energy and appetite.
Whether you're catching up with friends in Buckhead, exploring Midtown after work, or fueling up before a Falcons game downtown, Smokin’ Oak delivers scratch-made pizza and a taproom experience that puts you in control.
Artisan Pizza, Elevated with Fire and Craft
We don’t do shortcuts — only wood-fired ovens, fresh ingredients, and handcrafted preparation that delivers flavor in every bite. Here’s what you'll find at our Atlanta location:
Dough made in-house daily
Sauces crafted from scratch
Fresh toppings are prepped each morning
Pizzas fired in a real wood-burning oven — never on conveyor belts
This is pizza with purpose — fast, flavorful, and flame-kissed to perfection.
Self-Pour Taproom? Yes, Atlanta — It’s a Game-Changer
The Atlanta location features a self-pour taproom wall with 25+ taps of rotating local beers, wines, and ciders, many brewed right here in Georgia.
No lines
No guesswork
Just scan, pour, and explore
It’s an interactive taproom experience that pairs perfectly with Atlanta’s craft scene — ideal for beer lovers, wine tasters, and social foodies alike.
Diverse, High-Growth Market
As one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S., Atlanta boasts a population of over 6 million, spanning professionals, students, creatives, and families — all seeking authentic, high-quality food experiences.
Food Scene with Serious Cred
From West Midtown to East Atlanta Village, Atlanta has a passionate food community that values flavor, freshness, and creativity. Smokin’ Oak fits seamlessly into this ecosystem, delivering wood-fired craft in a fast-casual setting.
Taproom Culture on the Rise
With breweries booming and beverage tourism thriving, Atlanta is the perfect place to introduce a self-pour taproom. The interactive format is both fresh and familiar — giving locals a new reason to gather and explore.
Strategic Location Opportunities
Neighborhoods like Midtown, Buckhead, Inman Park, Decatur, West End, and Sandy Springs offer prime real estate for fast-casual concepts — with strong foot traffic, nearby offices, and active local communities.
Centrally Located, Always Worth the Trip
The Atlanta Smokin’ Oak location is situated near Ponce City Market, steps from the Atlanta BeltLine, and minutes from the city’s best-known neighborhoods. Dine in, grab it curbside, or get it delivered — however you choose, you're getting top-tier quality.
Bring Smokin’ Oak Pizza & Taproom to Your Neighborhood
Interested in opening a Smokin’ Oak franchise in Metro Atlanta or beyond? From Alpharetta and Smyrna to Peachtree City and Decatur, our franchise model is designed for modern entrepreneurs who want to combine innovation, great food, and community engagement.
Let’s fire up something bold in your part of the city.
We combine old world baking methods with fresh quality ingredients to produce our amazing wood-fired pizza. It is admired by pizza lovers across the U.S. Fresh ingredients, never frozen is not just a motto, but our way life! We’re so fresh, we don’t have a freezer!
The concept was created in 2009 as an independent restaurant with an eye on expansion and franchising the model. When Smokin’ Oak Pizza began franchising in 2017, we took those 8 years of experience and injected those learnings into the franchise model.
The pizza industry generates over $40 billion per year in revenue. The average American eats 23 pounds of pizza every year. 93% of American eat pizza monthly and 13% of Americans say they eat pizza daily!
We are not only wood-fired pizza experts, but industry leaders in restaurant operations. Our seasoned management team has significant experience in human resources, employee and management development and training, product development, branding, marketing, and financial services.
Simply put, when our Franchisees succeed, we succeed. As part of our Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza family, you will receive comprehensive assistance and the full benefit of our management team’s extensive restaurant experience.
