Franchising

Artichoke Basille's touches down in Tempe

Artichoke Basille's Meatball pizza. (Photo: Provided/file)

May 21, 2020

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is expanding its West Coast footprint into Arizona with a June restaurant opening on East Baseline Road in South Tempe, a news release said. 

The 2,500-square-foot Tempe locations offers a full bar, salads and lighter fare alongside the brand's pizzas. The restaurant also includes garage doors that open to a 1,000-square-foot patio. 

The Arizona franchisees are Keith Bolognese and Ron Marino who together bring finance and hospitality expertise to the job. 

The 12-year-old brand started in Manhattan and now has 16 locations nationally.