Uncle Maddio’s brings personalized pies to Lee Branch

Pizza lovers will be able to build their own pies at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint in early June, when it opens at 210 Doug Baker Blvd. in The Village at Lee Branch shopping center.

According to owner and franchisee Sha Nateghi, customers can choose from three types of crust and 48 toppings including six sauces, 27 vegetables and 15 meats. The restaurant’s unique fast-bake ovens can produce 200 pizzas per hour.  

More than 30 menu items are made fresh daily in-house, and create-your-own signature salads and toasted panini sandwiches are also on the Italian-style menu. 

For those with dietary restrictions, Uncle Maddio’s serves up a huge selection of healthful options such as whole wheat and gluten-free crusts, hormone-free chicken, fresh local vegetables, Daiya vegan cheese and organic greens. The restaurant also offers a selection of craft beers and wine.

 “Birmingham residents can now experience the Uncle Maddio’s made-from-scratch pizza ordered just how they like it,” said Nateghi. “I think our guests will come to love the fresh and flavorful pizza concept, and we look forward to serving the community.” 

The Lee Branch location will be one of five Uncle Maddio’s set to open in the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas.

Based in Atlanta and operating 31 locations in 14 states, Uncle Maddio’s opened 10 restaurants in 2014 and is expected to double in size this year.

Nateghi is a Jimmy John’s franchisee and also has experience as an AAMCO Transmissions franchisee, said Matt Andrew, CEO of Uncle Maddio’s.

“Alabama residents have already come to know Uncle Maddio’s and have enjoyed its menu at the Auburn and Daphne, Alabama, locations,” Andrew said.

The restaurant will also open a location in Huntsville in late 2015, he said.

For more information on Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, visit unclemaddios.com.