Jet’s Pizza

Jet’s Pizza is a well-established American pizza chain known for its Detroit-style deep dish pizza and a broad menu that appeals to a wide range of customers. The company’s story began in 1978, when brothers Eugene and John Jetts opened their first location in Sterling Heights, Michigan. What started as Jetts Party Shoppe & Pizzeria quickly earned a loyal following for its signature square, deep-dish pies, setting the foundation for decades of steady growth.

As of October 2025, Jet’s Pizza operates approximately 450 stores across 23 states. The brand has expanded its reach well beyond its Michigan roots, maintaining a strong presence in the Midwest while accelerating growth in the South and Southeast. In recent years, Jet’s Pizza has actively targeted suburban and urban areas with high family density and robust daytime populations, entering new markets such as Texas, Florida, and Georgia. This expansion has included both new store openings and a flexible approach to site selection, with stores located in high-visibility retail corridors and shopping centers.

Jet’s Pizza’s model is built on franchising, which has enabled the brand to scale quickly and adapt to a variety of retail environments. The company offers a mix of formats, from carryout and delivery-focused units to dine-in locations, allowing it to fit seamlessly into different types of shopping centers and urban corridors. This flexibility has helped Jet’s Pizza remain accessible to a broad customer base and maintain consistent demand across diverse markets.

Throughout its growth, Jet’s Pizza has maintained its headquarters in Sterling Heights, supporting a network of franchisees nationwide. The company continues to innovate with its menu and store formats, keeping pace with changing consumer preferences and competitive pressures in the quick-service restaurant sector. Its established franchise network and operational stability make Jet’s Pizza a reliable tenant for shopping centers and retail developments, with an active real estate team open to collaboration with landlords, brokers, and developers seeking to bring a nationally recognized brand to their properties.