Blaze Pizza News & Media

Beto Guajardo takes reins as president, CEO of Blaze Pizza

January 4, 2023

Beto Guajardo has been named president and CEO of Blaze Pizza. Guajardo formerly served as president of Focus Brands International, according to a press…

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Blaze Pizza celebrates 10th birthday with pizza giveaway

November 8, 2022

Blaze Pizza is celebrating its 10th birthday with a giveaway of more than 16,000 free pizzas nationwide, according to a press release.

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Blaze Pizza signs 2 multi-unit agreements

October 28, 2022

Blaze Pizza has announced the signing of two new multi-unit franchise agreements across the South-Central and Mid-Atlantic regions, according to a press…

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Blaze Pizza inks multi-unit deals, opens campus location

September 6, 2022

Blaze Pizza has inked several deals to broaden the brand's presence across the South and Northeast. This includes Georgia with three restaurants in the…

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Blaze Pizza markets back-to-school campaign

August 31, 2022

Fast-casual concept Blaze Pizza has announced its Back to School campaign, according to a press release.

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Blaze Pizza increases fundraiser donations

August 11, 2022

Blaze Pizza will increase ongoing donations to school-related organizations by 5% for dine-in and online fundraisers during the month of September, according…

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North Carolina Blaze Pizzas donate to first responder foundation

June 30, 2022

Blaze Pizza restaurants in Charlotte and Asheville, N.C. will donate a portion of its sales of certain pizzas designated as "Hero Pies" to the Salute to Heroes…

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Blaze Pizza promotes Ed Yancey to chief development officer

June 6, 2022

Blaze Pizza has promoted Ed Yancey to chief development officer. Yancey previously served as vice president of franchise development, according to a company…

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Blaze Pizza signs franchise agreement for Chattanooga

March 17, 2022

Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise agreement to expand the brand's presence in Chattanooga, bringing three units to southern Tennessee, according to a press…

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Blaze Pi Day deal back for 9th year

March 3, 2022

Blaze Pizza's Pie Day deal is back for its ninth year. Existing and new Blaze Loyalty Rewards members who sign up on the Blaze app by Pi Day, March 14, receive…

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Blaze Pizza to offer dairy-free Ranch dressing

January 5, 2022

Blaze Pizza is teaming up with Primal Kitchen on a limited-time partnership to bring a new dressing to customers.

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Blaze Pizza signs multi-unit Miami deal

December 2, 2021

Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise development agreement that will expand the brand's South Florida footprint. Nine units are planned for the greater Miami…

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Blaze Pizza co-founder opening bagel, pizza restaurant

November 12, 2021

The head Chef and co-Founder of Blaze Pizza, Brad Kent, is opening a restaurant in Los Angeles, according to a press release.

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Blaze Pizza, Bojangles execs discuss switching from a transactional mindset to a customer mindset

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants are ditching the transactional mindset to focus on customers. A panel of brand executives explained how their companies are putting the customer…

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Blaze Pizza CEO: We’re facing industry challenges head on

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head on.

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10 tips to celebrate National Pizza Month

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October is National Pizza Month. Here are 10 quick ways to generate buzz and increase check averages.

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Blaze Pizza blazing multi-unit franchise trails

July 30, 2021

Blaze Pizza is growing its footprint in Southern California and Alaska with multi-unit franchise deals.

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Blaze Pizza's 1-day LTO 'Clawing' its way into customers' hearts

June 17, 2020

Blaze Pizza has developed a White Claw Pizza and is offering it one-day-only — Thursday — at 40 of its stores. The pie pizza crust is made with the hard…

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Blaze Pizza names supply chain, development leaders

May 29, 2020

Pasadena, California-based Blaze Pizza is making some changes in its executive ranks, announcing this week that Marie Zhang is joining the company as its chief…

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Blaze Pizza opens Mobile location

May 19, 2020

Blaze Pizza LLC will open a new location in Mobile, Alabama store tomorrow on Du Rhu Drive. The brand said in a news release that the new store will offer…

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