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Forno Street Pizza Co. · Investor overview

Great pizza.
A bigger opportunity.

See the location plan, watch John’s 12-minute presentation, and explore the opportunity with the team.

Start with the story. Take the next step when you’re ready.

Illustrative artisan pizza with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and fresh basil.
Pizza at the center.
Clarity at every step.Illustrative food image
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A good place to start

Understand the opportunity.

The opportunity, at a glance

One model.
Three roles to understand.

The fund, restaurant and retail context, made easier to follow. The team confirms the current legal entities and relationships.

01 / The fund

Visionary
Growth Fund

Presents the investment structure and describes the investor reporting process.

Investment & reporting
02 / The restaurant brand

Forno Street
Pizza Co.

The brand shown in the current offering artwork. John’s presentation describes a corporate-operated restaurant model; the team confirms the operator.

Brand & operating model
03 / The retail setting

Walmart
locations

The retail environment discussed in the presentation. The team confirms current sites and availability.

Location context

The source artwork uses Forno Street Pizza Co.; John’s video is titled Fast Fired. Current roles are confirmed by the team. Retail context is not an investment endorsement.

The art of a pizza

Good pizza, layer by layer.

An illustrated journey from the first layer to the final bake.

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  1. The dough

    A simple dough base sets the foundation.

  2. Tomato sauce

    Tomato sauce spreads from the center to the edge.

  3. Mozzarella

    Mozzarella falls into place, piece by piece.

  4. Fresh basil

    Fresh leaves add the finishing touch.

  5. The bake

    The crust turns golden as the cheese melts.

  6. Ready to enjoy

    Built, baked, and ready for the table.

John’s 12-minute overview

The story behind
the opportunity.

Start with the full presentation, or jump to the topic you want to understand. You can ask a question at any point.

John Humphrey

Fast Fired Phase 2 Presentation

12:08

Listed in the source portal’s April 22, 2026 update. The team confirms current terms and status.

Jump to a topic

00:00 / Selected topic

John introduces the restaurant-location problem and the roles of Visionary Growth Fund, Fast Fired and the retail setting.

A question is a useful next step.
You don’t have to finish the video to ask it.

Bring a question to the team

How the model is described

A clearer view
of the three stages.

John describes a staged distribution model. A useful consultation makes the mechanics and conditions of each stage clear.

01

During buildout

Build period

Understand the described interest arrangement while the restaurant is being built.

Ask the team

When does this stage begin, how is it funded, and what happens if opening is delayed?

02

After operations begin

Capital return

Review how the model describes returning contributed capital from net profits.

Ask the team

How is net profit defined, and what assumptions affect the timing of capital return?

03

After capital return

Ongoing participation

Understand the described profit-sharing arrangement after the capital-return stage.

Ask the team

What rights, expenses and conditions determine ongoing distributions?

Rates, amounts and timing belong in the current written documents. This overview explains the sequence and the questions to ask.

The source offering, made easier to read

The details behind
the opportunity.

All figures below come from the original Avestor offering. Projections describe the source’s expectations, not achieved results or guaranteed returns.

Entry amount in the summary$50,000

The offering title instead states a $100,000 minimum. The team must resolve this difference.

Projected annual revenue / store$1.2M+

A source projection based on Walmart location-volume benchmarks and the brand’s operational data.

Projected EBITDA margin~20%

The summary’s estimate, subject to the assumptions and expenses in the current documents.

Projected ROI timeline31 months

The source’s stated timeline; its definition and assumptions should be confirmed with the team.

Return figure in the portal15–20×

The sidebar lists this figure without a calculation or time horizon. It is an unverified source claim.

Asset categoryEquity

The portal classifies the asset as PE Businesses and titles the opportunity Pre-IPO.

Source snapshot: October 1, 2026 · Original target close: March 31, 2026, now past.View the original offering ↗
Brand, product & restaurant experience

The executive summary states that Forno Street Pizza Co was founded in 2010, combining Italian pizza craftsmanship, fast-casual service, customization and sustainability.

  • High-temperature, wood-fired oven technique at 800–850°F, producing artisan-style pizzas in minutes.
  • Premium, locally sourced ingredients, with classic, gluten-free and plant-based options and a customizable menu.
  • Average ticket times stated as under five minutes, pairing quick service with the source’s full-service quality positioning.
  • Sustainable ingredient sourcing and operating practices form part of the brand’s stated positioning.
  • The source identifies NBA player Kelly Olynyk as a brand ambassador and strategic partner, and describes North American expansion with international growth ambitions.
Walmart setting, traffic & lease economics

The summary describes an exclusive, proven Walmart partnership and an in-store franchise opportunity. These are the issuer’s descriptions; the team should provide the current agreements and confirm each operating relationship.

  • A stated U.S. Walmart footprint of more than 4,600 stores, with 95% of Americans living within 12 miles of a store.
  • A stated 8,000–10,000+ daily customer visits per Walmart store, creating recurring retail traffic and reducing dependence on stand-alone site traffic generation.
  • Lease terms described as 7% of sales or $3,500 per month. Confirm which formula applies and any additional costs.
  • Turnkey buildouts and streamlined permitting through Walmart’s construction and vendor processes.
  • The source’s claimed brand-recognition benefit and corporate partnership opportunities for multi-unit deployment.
Offering structure, intended participants & contact

The summary describes a Regulation D, Rule 506(c) private placement for accredited investors. Its stated audiences include:

  • Accredited investors seeking equity participation in a growing quick-service restaurant concept.
  • Multi-unit franchise operators seeking a scalable turnkey model with existing retail traffic.
  • Strategic partners and family offices considering direct investment in consumer brands.
  • Capital advisors and placement agents serving accredited-investor opportunities.

For a confidential investor briefing, the source names Legacy Capital Professionals / Visionary Growth Fund and Jerry Conti, Founder & Managing Partner. The May update is signed by Jerry Conti as VGF’s fund manager. John’s presentation describes a corporate-operated model; confirm how that relates to the summary’s franchise wording.

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Phase two, fund mechanics & historical payout examples

April 22, 2026 presentation: John describes phase one’s first eight stores as sold out, with openings projected for late Q2–Q3 2026, and presents phase two as the next opportunity. He describes a goal of 300 locations over the next few years, approximately $500,000 to develop a location, and corporate operation rather than investors running a store.

Each location is described as a dedicated LLC. Investors participate through Visionary Growth Fund, which allocates their capital to the selected store. Fast Fired handles development and daily operations; the fund handles accounting, monthly distributions and reporting through its investor portal, with transfers to a linked bank account.

The video describes a 10-year initial lease with a five-year renewal and rent including utilities. The August 6 brochure refers to a 10–15 year lease period and a typical six-month path from signed lease to opening. These are historical source descriptions, not verified current contracts or schedules.

Participation amounts and currency: John’s presentation illustrates $50,000–$500,000, including $500,000 full-location participation. The portal title says $100,000 minimum; its summary says $50,000. The brochure also uses $25,000–$500,000 in its execution wording, and the discovery meeting refers to a $50,000–$100,000 minimum. The portal’s headline dollars do not identify a currency; the brochure’s monthly payout examples are labeled USD. Confirm the current currency, minimum, range and exact rights before proceeding.

August 6, 2026 brochure illustrations — source examples, not reconciled current terms
Described stage$50,000 illustration$500,000 illustration
During buildout8% interest-only; $333 USD/month until opening8% interest-only; $3,333 USD/month until opening
Capital return7.84% of monthly net profit; $1,666 USD/month until repayment80% of monthly net profit; $16,667 USD/month until repayment
Ongoing profit share3.92% equity and monthly net cash flow; $980 USD/month39.2% equity and monthly net cash flow; $8,166 USD/month

The brochure labels the capital-return stage a 40% cash-on-cash return and expects repayment in 30 months, while the portal lists a 31-month projected ROI timeline. It illustrates $1.2M revenue, a 20% profit margin and approximately $250,000 annual profit, with monthly profit distributions.

Source differences to resolve: the brochure’s prose gives a $50,000 share as 1.9%, while its ownership table says 3.92% and a 5% pro-rata share; the $500,000 tier says 39.2% ownership and 100% pro-rata participation. John’s captions say “8% monthly” and then “annually.” The micro-share payout arithmetic does not reconcile with the illustrated profit and ownership figures. These amounts are preserved for source completeness, not selected as binding terms.

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Complete May 2026 location & leadership update

Historical plans from the Q2 2026 update. Dates below describe what was reported then; they do not establish today’s openings, approvals or availability.

May 15, 2026

Greensboro, North Carolina

The update called this the first U.S. Walmart location under the Fast Fired brand, with construction planned for June and a target grand opening on August 1. Investors were invited to attend, with details to follow.

May 15, 2026

Indio, El Centro & Los Banos, California

Equipment drawings and approvals were described as complete. Construction awaited Walmart’s internal authorization; each buildout was estimated at about two months after approval, with these sites expected to follow Greensboro.

May 15, 2026

Utah: a six-location pipeline

Sandy, Salt Lake City, Payson and Logan were in lease finalization, with signatures expected in May. Ogden/Riverdale and Midvale were expected to enter the pipeline in May/June, taking the Utah total to six.

May 15, 2026

Leadership, future markets & investor access

CEO Benjamin Nasberg was scheduled to meet Walmart executives at the end of May about Texas and additional North Carolina markets. These discussions were described as the basis of a future offering, with existing investors receiving first access to any future raise.

May 15, 2026

Fund oversight & the Texas road show

Visionary Growth Fund reported active engagement with CRG leadership and monitoring of construction, leases and Walmart approvals. Its next update was planned after the Greensboro opening and CEO meeting. VGF and Fast Fired by CRG also announced a May 25–28 road show in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Austin.

More from the original data room

The source video library.

John’s April 22 presentation appears below. These are the other videos listed in the offering and its project updates.

The location plan

Different markets.
One conversation to start.

The source portal describes a pipeline across several states. Speak with the team about which opportunities are available today.

North Carolina

Greensboro

The May update outlined a Greensboro buildout. Ask the team for its current opening and operating status.

Source update: May 15, 2026
California

Indio · El Centro
Los Banos

The May update described sites awaiting internal construction approval. Confirm today’s approvals and availability.

Source update: May 15, 2026
Utah

Sandy · Salt Lake City
Payson · Logan

The May update discussed sites in the lease phase. Ask about current leases, timelines and additional locations.

Source update: May 15, 2026

These are dated pipeline references, rather than a live availability list.

Discuss current locations

Take a closer look

The materials,
all in one place.

Read the source materials alongside John’s presentation. The team provides the current governing documents before any decision.

Historical source materials may use the Fast Fired name. Confirm the current offer, terms and final documents with the team.

Your next step, with the team

Good questions.
A clear next step.

You can learn about the model without making an investment commitment on this page.

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  1. 01

    A conversation

    Discuss the structure, your questions and current opportunities with the team.

  2. 02

    Read the documents

    Review the current offering materials, assumptions, terms and risks.

  3. 03

    Formal verification

    The authorized process handles investor eligibility and required checks.

  4. 04

    The secure portal

    Avestor remains the destination for the formal investor journey.

Questions worth asking

What would you
like to know?

These are starting points for a conversation. Your own questions are welcome.

Prepare your questions
Am I expected to operate the restaurant?

John’s presentation describes a corporate-operated restaurant model. The consultation is the place to confirm the operator’s responsibilities and how they are documented.

What investment amount and terms apply today?

The team should confirm the current entry amount, available participation options and governing documents. The video and historical materials are context; current written documents define the offer.

Can I choose a location?

The presentation distinguishes existing location opportunities from a custom location path. Ask which locations and selection rules are available now rather than assuming every location can be selected.

What should I understand about distributions?

Review the buildout period, the capital-return process and ongoing participation separately. Ask about assumptions, expenses, timing, risks and the conditions in the governing documents.

What happens in the consultation?

The team can walk through the structure, discuss current availability, answer your questions and explain which documents and verification steps come next. The conversation is an opportunity to learn before deciding.

Where does the formal investor process happen?

The existing Avestor portal remains the destination for the secure document and investor process. This website is the introduction and consultation front door.

Make the conversation yours

Bring your questions.
Find your next step.

A 20–30 minute conversation about the model, current availability, documents and the next step that makes sense for you.

A useful conversation covers
  • The fund, the operator and the location
  • The distribution stages and their conditions
  • Current opportunities and written documents
  • Your questions and the human next step
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