Our Story

Pizza Made with
Purpose

We believe great pizza starts with honest ingredients, real craftsmanship, and a deep love for the communities we serve. Here's the story behind MOD PIZZA.

Chef hand-stretching fresh pizza dough in the Mod Pizza kitchen
How It Began

Born in a Kitchen,
Built for Everyone

Mod Pizza was founded with a single, stubborn belief: that exceptional pizza should be accessible to everyone — not just those willing to wait 45 minutes or pay premium prices. We opened our first location in San Antonio with a wood-fired oven, a handful of recipes handed down through generations, and a team that cared more about flavour than fanfare.

From the very first day, guests could watch every pizza being made right in front of them — dough hand-stretched to order, sauce ladled fresh, toppings chosen freely. No frozen shortcuts, no reheated lines. Just real food, made fast, made well.

What started as a neighbourhood spot quickly became a San Antonio staple. Word spread not just about the pizza, but about the way you felt walking out — full, satisfied, and glad you came.

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12+

Years Serving SA

80K+

Pizzas Crafted

30+

Toppings Available

4.8★

Average Rating

What Drives Us

Our Mission & Values

Great food is only the beginning. We're committed to building a place where people feel welcome, where team members thrive, and where every bite reflects genuine care.

Fresh Ingredients

We source locally whenever possible and reject anything that doesn't meet our freshness standard. Every component earns its place on the pizza.

Community First

San Antonio isn't just where we operate — it's who we are. We sponsor local events, hire locally, and give back through food drives and charity nights.

People Matter

Our team isn't just staff — they're the soul of the operation. We invest in training, fair wages, and a culture where people are proud to show up each day.

Radical Transparency

Open kitchens, honest menus, visible preparation. We have nothing to hide — and we think you deserve to see exactly what goes into your food.

The People Behind the Pizza

Meet Our Team

Every great pizza requires great people. Our leadership team brings decades of culinary expertise, operational excellence, and an unshakeable love of food.

Marcus Rivera, Founder and Head Chef of Mod Pizza

Marcus Rivera

Founder & Head Chef

With 18 years in professional kitchens across Italy and Texas, Marcus brings old-world technique to every crust and sauce he creates.

Priya Anand, Operations Director at Mod Pizza

Priya Anand

Operations Director

Priya oversees everything that keeps Mod running smoothly — from supplier relationships to service flow — with precision and warmth.

Jordan Kelley, Culinary Innovation Lead at Mod Pizza

Jordan Kelley

Culinary Innovation Lead

Jordan develops our rotating seasonal menus and special toppings, always experimenting to keep the menu exciting without losing its roots.

Sofia Martinez, Community & Events Manager at Mod Pizza

Sofia Martinez

Community & Events

Sofia connects Mod Pizza to the wider San Antonio community through partnerships, catering events, and neighbourhood initiatives.

Where We've Been

Our Journey

From a single oven to a beloved San Antonio institution — here are the milestones that shaped who we are today.

2012

The First Oven

Marcus Rivera opens the original Mod Pizza location on US-281, San Antonio, with a wood-fired oven imported from Naples and a menu of just six pizzas.

2014

Build-Your-Own Launch

We introduce our signature build-your-own format — unlimited toppings, one price — forever changing how San Antonians think about personalised pizza.

2016

Community Roots Deepen

Mod Pizza launches its first annual Food Drive and commits 5% of monthly revenue to local hunger relief programmes across Bexar County.

2018

Catering Programme Debuts

Demand from corporate clients and family events leads us to launch a full catering programme, bringing Mod Pizza to offices, weddings, and stadiums.

2021

Online Ordering & Delivery

We launch direct online ordering, letting customers customise every detail of their pizza and track delivery from oven to door in real time.

2024

Franchise Programme Opens

Following years of requests from loyal fans, Mod Pizza officially launches its franchise programme, inviting the right partners to bring the Mod experience to new communities.

Inside Mod Pizza

Warm, inviting interior dining area at Mod Pizza San Antonio
Open kitchen where guests watch their pizzas being crafted
Fresh toppings bar at Mod Pizza with colourful seasonal ingredients

Ready to Taste the Difference?

Come Experience Mod Pizza

Whether you dine in, pick up, or order for delivery — your next favourite pizza is waiting.

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