Fatih Ilcin

Fatih Ilcin is the owner and founder of Uncle Fatih's Pizza, a popular pizza chain based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.13 He established the business in 2004, starting with a single by-the-slice shop at the corner of Commercial and Broadway in Vancouver.3

Career and Business

Fatih Ilcin has been the owner of Uncle Fatih's Pizza since February 2003, a position he has held for over 21 years.2 Under his leadership, the company has experienced significant growth:

• Expanded from a single location to more than 10 stores across multiple cities1
• Locations in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and even Calgary (outside of British Columbia)1
• Employs over 120 people3

Background and Education

Fatih Ilcin's background includes:

• Originally from Turkey, which influenced his unique addition of sesame seeds to pizza crusts3
• Graduated from the University of Sydney with a 4-year Diploma in Marketing (1988-1992)2

Business Philosophy

Ilcin has shown a commitment to growth and innovation in the pizza industry:

• Expressed interest in further expansion outside of British Columbia1
• Implemented new technologies to improve service, such as adopting SpeedLine Solutions for point-of-sale systems to enhance delivery service and control food costs4

Uncle Fatih's Pizza has become known for its distinctive sesame seed crust and has established itself as a significant player in the Vancouver pizza scene since its inception.3