A look at more fast-casual pizza contendersA look at more fast-casual pizza contenders

The race is on for those who hope to become the first national fast-casual pizza chain with a build-your-own service model in the style of Chipotle Mexican Grill or Subway.

Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, The Pizza Studio, PizzaRev, MOD Pizza and Pie Five Pizza represent only a handful of the current players. Here’s a look at several of the other serious contenders in the fast-casual pizza niche and their growth plans for the immediate road ahead.