How Two 25-Year-Olds Scaled a Pizza Startup to 9 Locations

At 25, Chris Brady walked away from a career in tech sales with a clear goal: start a pizza business with a friend. The duo launched Timber Pizza Co. in 2016 with just $20,000 in savings. What began as a single counter-service spot in Washington, D.C., has since expanded into a multi-unit operation. Timber Pizza Co. now operates nine locations across the DMV area, complemented by a fleet of mobile pizza ovens for catering and events. The growth underscores a significant shift from its humble beginnings, transforming a modest startup investment into a recognizable regional brand built on a simple menu of wood-fired pies.