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title: "On National Pizza Day, Above The Crust Announces National Expansion Plans"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/cc7b487d-66ea-4f91-9484-5cabc8d11723
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20200207_on_national_pizza_day_above_the_crust_announces_na.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2020-02-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:08:57.961Z
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# On National Pizza Day, Above The Crust Announces National Expansion Plans

**TL;DR:** Above The Crust announces national expansion plans on National Pizza Day, aiming to bring traditional East Coast-style pizza and community-focused culture to new locations. The brand, founded by Phyllis and Adam Barkin, has raised over $75,000 for local organizations through its fundraising program.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2020-02-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20200207_on_national_pizza_day_above_the_crust_announces_na.html).*

## Story

For Above The Crust, the crust is always the canvas and the community is forever family. From New York, to Las Vegas, and now expanding nationwide, the Above The Crust brand brings traditional pizza, wings and things from native East Coast owners Phyllis and Adam Barkin.

“The only thing we put more love into than our dishes is our community,” said Adam Barkin, President of Above The Crust. In the last four years, the pizza chain has raised over $75,000 for their local Las Vegas community through “Dine out for Dough”, a community fundraising program that supports a multitude of organizations such as schools, charities, school clubs and athletics and even local families facing challenging times. These fundraising nights give 20% of proceeds to the featured organization and on special occasions, 100% of proceeds are given.

Recent recipients include Mamba Sports Foundation, Paul Culley Elementary School Musical Theater and Veterans Village Las Vegas.

Built on the simple mission of “Welcome to the Family,” whether you dine in or take out, Above the Crust is committed to bringing you home to Brooklyn. With generations-old family recipes from Phyllis, you’ll feel like you’re walking straight into grandma’s kitchen. From mozzarella-smothered Italian nachos to baked rigatoni to genuine philly cheesesteak pizzas, your taste buds will be sure to transport straight to the East Coast.

Pizza wouldn't be served if the dough wasn't kneaded fresh daily or the marinara wasn't prepared traditionally with whole tomatoes. With ranch made from scratch and all natural Italian Grande Cheese sprinkled upon piping hot dishes, it’s hard to get more East Coast than this.

It isn't just that every customer is treated like family; to Above The Crust they truly are family. The team from Above The Crust is thrilled to offer franchise opportunities. It’s a chance to take real New York Italian food, and the family-oriented food culture, to your hometown.

Above the Crust Pizza was established in 2014. Owners Adam and Phyllis Barkin hail from the East Coast and are excited to making New York Pizza widely available. The company is proud to use only the freshest and finest ingredients using generations-old family recipes. The restaurants have created an atmosphere with decor and outstanding customer service to make guests feel as if they are invited into someone's home. So whether you join us as dine in or take out, Above the Crust would like to say to you “Welcome to the Family”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise opportunities (topic)
- national expansion (topic)
- pizza chain (topic)
- community fundraising (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20200207_on_national_pizza_day_above_the_crust_announces_na.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/cc7b487d-66ea-4f91-9484-5cabc8d11723).