our story
Founded by Jason and Amber in Williams Lake, Red Tomato Pies was born from a passion for innovative, high-quality pizza. With years of experience in the industry, they quickly expanded across Western Canada, bringing their bold flavors and commitment to freshness to new communities. Today, each location continues to reflect the same vision that started it all.
our mission
At Red Tomato Pies, we infuse every pizza with fresh ideas and the finest ingredients. Handcrafted with love, each pizza promises a renewed and exceptional experience, ensuring you can taste and feel the difference in every bite.
the journey
Our journey began with a simple love for pizza and a vision for something more. Initially, Jason was part of another pizza chain, working at their location in Williams Lake. It was there that he partnered with the existing owner, learning the ropes and developing a deep appreciation for the art of pizza-making. After a few years, Jason decided to part ways and explore new horizons.
Building Our Foundation
Under the same pizza chain, we moved to Golden and opened a new location, eventually expanding to Cranbrook as well. During this time, Amber joined Jason, learning the pizza business over the next few years.
As a newly wed couple we managed separate locations for a while, but once we decided to start our family, we moved back to Golden to settle down while still managing both stores with the help of family.
A couple years later, when our daughter was on the way, we decided it was time to sell both the Golden and Cranbrook locations and moved back to Williams Lake, to be closer to family and ready for a fresh start.
Back in Williams Lake, we began reflecting on our experiences. We had countless ideas about what made a pizza great and what could be improved in the franchise model. We often felt our voices weren’t heard, and our innovative ideas for pizzas didn’t always get the attention they deserved. We realized we wanted to push the boundaries of pizza creativity, and the best way to do that was to venture out on our own.
Expanding Our Vision
Things came full circle and we bought back the Williams Lake location where Jason originally started his pizza career, but this time running it under our own brand, Red Tomato Pies. After two years, we heard the business we sold in Golden was available for sale again, and we bought it back, too, turning it into our second RTP location. Our third location was in Quesnel and received an amazing response, followed by our fourth location in Kamloops, which significantly boosted our brand awareness and opened more doorways for us to consider franchising our brand more seriously. Since then, locations have opened up in Dawson Creek, Prince George, Mission, Chilliwack, a second location in Kamloops (Downtown), Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Victoria, and an expansion into Alberta.
One pizza at a Time
Our growth has been organic, driven by word-of-mouth and our unique approach to pizza-making. Today, we’re more than just a pizza chain; we’re a hub of creativity, constantly pushing the envelope with innovative pizza recipes and a fresh take on what a pizza place can be. From our humble beginnings in Williams Lake to our thriving locations across Western Canada, our story is a testament to passion, creativity, and the power of believing in your vision. Join us as we continue to craft pizzas that are as unique and inspiring as the journey that brought us here.
Award-winning Pizza
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Williams Lake
Saputo contest Canada-wide: Canada’s Favorite Pizzeria 2013 and 2014
Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce: Best in Production 2022
Saputo Pizza Fest 2024 in Montreal Quebec: Placed 3rd in ‘Detroit Pan Style Pizza’ for our Margherita (cheese) pizza.
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Kamloops
Best of Kamloops: PIZZA Silver 2022
Best of Kamloops: PIZZA Gold 2023
Best of Kamloops: PIZZA Gold 2024 & ITALIAN Silver 2024
Kamloops This Week: Readers Choice Awards: Pizza 2nd 2022 & Pizza 1st 2023
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Prince George
Best Pizza in Prince George: Best Crust 2024
Best Pizza in Prince George: Best Specialty Pizza 2024
Best Pizza in Prince George: Best Toppings 2024
Rave Reviews
Growing with passion and integrity
We envision a future where our passion for pizza brings people together in communities nationwide. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on maintaining the high standards and personal touch that made us a favorite in Williams Lake. We understand the importance of staying true to our roots while embracing the opportunities for expansion.
Our company thrives on the principle of taking things as they come, without building rigid expectations. We are dedicated to learning and evolving, always mindful of the responsibility to keep our business on the right path. Our growth is driven by the pride we take in our work and the satisfaction we see in our customers' faces.
We aim to empower others to share in our vision, ensuring that each new store upholds the same level of creativity, quality, and customer care that defines us. While the journey consumes us, it also inspires us to continually strive for excellence, never losing sight of the joy that started it all.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to showing people what we can achieve and proving that our approach can be successfully replicated across the country. Our vision is to build a brand that not only grows but also enriches the lives of everyone it touches, one unforgettable pizza at a time.
OUr Brand Values
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We are a dynamic brand that thrives in creative thinking, always open and searching for original and creative ideas from our diverse pizza creations to our drive to introduce new more effective ways of operating, marketing and providing the highest quality of our customer service experience.
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We believe that adjusting to ongoing changes, whether it be in customer service, our daily operations or new marketing trends, it is important to view as an opportunity for evolving and we are able to adapt accordingly to meet the needs and demands of each area in our brand.
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We have built an amazing Pizza family of very creative and compassionate members that effortlessly encourage, uplift and reassure each other. Our brand is one that truly cares about the happiness and success of every franchisee and member of the RTP team.
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We infuse an energy that is outgoing, uplifting and refreshing into each and every interaction. Our brand is the perfect balance of positivity, playfulness and professionalism, creating an energy and environment that can be truly felt. One of our top priorities is for the customer and our team members to enter into the most positive pizza experience possible.
We’d Love to Hear from You
At Red Tomato Pies, we’re always excited to connect with fellow pizza lovers. Whether you have a franchising question, want to learn more about our story, or are interested in bringing our fresh, handcrafted pizzas to your area, we’d love to hear from you.