Grand Traverse Pie Company

Franchise Overview

Grand Traverse Pie Company is a bakery café franchise built around scratch-baked pies and full-service café dining, operating both franchise and company-owned locations that serve sweet and savory pies, soups, sandwiches, salads, and quiche made daily from fresh, Michigan-sourced ingredients.

Key Highlights

Scratch-baked pies crafted daily from farm-sourced, Michigan-grown fruit and fresh ingredients
Full-service café menu spanning sweet pies, savory pot pies, pasties, soups, and salads
Strong regional identity rooted in Midwest traditions with a loyal, long-established community following
Nationwide shipping program and Midwest retail distribution extend brand reach beyond café locations

With nearly three decades of brand equity, an established recipe library, and unified operational standards, Grand Traverse Pie Company offers franchisees a differentiated concept grounded in authentic, community-driven hospitality.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since1996

Number of Units11

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