Franchising

Cincinnati gets Blaze Pizza in Oakley neighborhood

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August 18, 2026

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Blaze Pizza has opened a restaurant in Cincinnati's Oakley neighborhood at 3206 Vandercar Way, celebrating its grand opening today with free pizza for all in-store guests, according to a press release.

The location in Oakley Station is owned and operated by Sanjay Patel, an existing franchisee who also owns the Blaze Pizza in Mason, Ohio. Patel's opening in Oakley marks his second location with the brand, and he plans to open three additional restaurants in West Chester, Dayton and Northern Kentucky within the next two years.

"We believe Blaze serves the best pizza and we are excited to bring it to even more families in the Cincinnati area," Patel said in the release. "I chose Blaze because the product is exceptional, guests have so many options, and it is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. After seeing the response to our Mason restaurant, opening in Oakley was a natural next step."

The restaurant will serve the brand's signature personalized, fast-fired pizzas. Customers can build their own pizzas with dozens of toppings or choose from a curated menu of chef-driven creations.

In addition to his Blaze Pizza restaurants, Patel owns and operates seven Pickleball Kingdom indoor facilities, including two in Ohio and others in New York, Connecticut, Kentucky and the Chicago area.

The Oakley Blaze Pizza location will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.