Drew French, Founder of Your Pie, is the 'Mark Zuckerberg' of the Fast Casual Pizza Industry

In a very, very crowded market for pizza restaurants, Drew French discovered the recipe to stand out from the crowd – offering made-to-order pies, baked in brick ovens, using a wide variety of fresh ingredients, hand-tossed doughs, and served in just four minutes. Drew's Athens, GA-based Your Pie, launched a decade ago, now has 58 locations in 19 states, with nearly 60 additional locations in development. Drew is widely credited with pioneering the now-popular and highly competitive "fast casual" pizza concept. The distinction is all the more impressive, says host and reputation coach Dean Rotbart, given that Drew only recently turned 35 years old. "A well-known adage says, if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it," Dean observes. "Perhaps, in a similar vein, Drew French and Your Pie embody the entrepreneurial concept: If you want to succeed, look to innovate in a market that is already crowded. At least, when you launch, you'll know there are plenty of ready prospects to win over." Photo: Drew French, Your PiePosted: September 10, 2018Monday Morning Run Time: 36:11