Franchising

Artichoke Basille's Pizza expands Arizona footprint

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April 21, 2022

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is expanding its Arizona footprint with the opening of a second Phoenix location. That brings the brand's count in Arizona to three stores, according to a press release.

The restaurant is slated to open in late summer.

"We're thrilled to be opening our third Arizona location and to be expanding our reach throughout the bright and vibrant community in Phoenix, especially within a complex that has many options for visitors to enjoy," Francis Garcia, co-founder, said in the release. "We have full confidence that our Arizona franchisees will continue doing the great work of spreading Artichoke magic across the state of Arizona!"

One store is located in Tempe and another in Phoenix. Franchisee Ron Marino has owned and operated restaurants and bars throughout Los Angeles for nearly two decades, with his industry experiences and expertise translating to successful franchising in the desert state.

"What attracted us most to opening our third Arizona location in the Desert Ridge Marketplace was the diverse demographic that the premier entertainment and shopping complex draws in," Marino said in the release. "We are especially excited to be located next door to our friends at the prominent Copper Blues Live venue and across the way from AMC 18 Theater. We look forward to catering to the late-night crowds from these venues and introducing more Arizonans to what Artichoke Basille's Pizza is all about."

Artichoke Basille's Pizza operates 16 locations nationwide in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Arizona and California, with units in varying stages of development across the country.