Brandon Hunt
Co-Founder & CEO
Detroit native turned Austin entrepreneur. Brandon's love for his hometown's pizza inspired him to introduce the world to the via 313 experience he grew up with.
Our Story
How via 313 Pizza
Changed Everything
Via 313 was born in Austin, Texas, in 2012 when brothers Brandon and Zane Hunt set up a humble trailer and started serving the Detroit-style pizza they'd grown up loving. The name "313" is Detroit's area code — a tribute to the city that gave birth to one of America's most beloved pizza styles.
"We just wanted to make the pizza we grew up eating in Detroit — thick, cheesy, caramelized, and unapologetically bold. We didn't expect it to take off the way it did." — Brandon Hunt, Co-Founder
What started as a food trailer quickly became a movement. Via 313's signature rectangular pies — loaded edge-to-edge with toppings, finished with a brick-cheese caramelized crust — struck a chord with food lovers across Texas and beyond. Today, Via 313 operates multiple locations and continues expanding across the United States.
Our Round Rock location at 2111 N Interstate Hwy 35 carries on that same spirit: fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and the kind of pizza that makes you close your eyes on the first bite.
Our Mission
What We Stand For
Every value we hold shapes every pie we bake. These principles guide everything from ingredient sourcing to how we greet every guest.
Fresh Ingredients
We source real, quality ingredients. No shortcuts, no fillers — just honest food that tastes as good as it looks.
Crafted with Passion
Every via 313 pizza we make is a labor of love. The craft, the timing, the caramelized edge — it matters to us every single time.
Community First
We're not just a pizza place — we're a neighborhood gathering spot. Via 313 exists to bring people together over great food.
Consistent Quality
Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, every slice of via313 should exceed your expectations — consistently, every time.
Our Journey
The via 313 Timeline
From a single trailer in Austin to a growing national brand — here's how Via 313 grew into what it is today.
2012
The Trailer Begins
Brothers Brandon and Zane Hunt launch Via 313 from a food trailer in South Austin, serving Detroit-style pizza to curious locals who quickly fall in love with the square, crispy-edged pies.
2014
First Brick-and-Mortar
Demand grows so strong that Via 313 opens its first permanent location in Austin's Brentwood neighborhood, turning the trailer's loyal fans into dine-in regulars almost overnight.
2016
National Recognition
Food media takes notice. Via 313 earns national press and is hailed as one of the best Detroit-style pizza operations outside Michigan, cementing its place on the Texas food scene.
2018
Texas Expansion
Via 313 expands to multiple Texas cities, bringing via313-style pizza to new communities and welcoming thousands of new fans to the bold, caramelized flavors of Detroit-style pizza.
2021
Franchise Program Launches
Via 313 opens its franchise program, allowing passionate entrepreneurs across the country to bring authentic Detroit-style pizza to their own communities under the Via 313 banner.
2024
Round Rock Opens
Our Round Rock location at 2111 N Interstate Hwy 35 opens its doors, bringing the full Via 313 experience — bold pies, craft drinks, and genuine Texas hospitality — to the Round Rock community.
Meet the Team
The People Behind
Every Great Slice
Our team is our greatest ingredient. Passionate, talented, and driven by a shared love for great food and great community.
Zane Hunt
Co-Founder & Operations
Zane manages the operational soul of Via 313. His attention to detail ensures that every via313 location maintains the same uncompromising standards as day one.
Maria Rodriguez
Head Chef, Round Rock
With 12 years of culinary experience, Maria perfects every via 313 pizza that comes out of our Round Rock kitchen — from dough prep to that final caramelized edge.
James Carter
General Manager
James leads our Round Rock team with energy and warmth. His hospitality-first mindset ensures that every guest leaves happier than when they arrived.
Passionate about food and community? We're always looking for great people.
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