Franchising

Pizza Factory expanding California footprint

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August 19, 2021

Pizza Factory is expanding within its home state of California as franchisee Tim Nguyen is launching a Pizza Factory Express in Orange County.

The store carryout and delivery options and is expected to open before the end of 2021, according to a press release.

"I've always had a love for the pizza space and knew I wanted to open my own pizzeria one day," Nguyen said in the release. "Upon searching for a brand to become an owner with, Pizza Factory stood out to me because of its freshly prepared products, community connections and attractive build out options. I instantly saw the brand's potential for growth and the opportunity owners have to become multi-unit operators, which is something I'm definitely excited about. Pizza Factory's executive team was another indicator that I made the right choice with ownership given their strong focus on franchisee support. I'm very familiar with the delivery and carry-out operations and see a ton of opportunity with Pizza Factory's Express model. I'm confident it will do well in the Orange County market."

Nguyen brings 25-plus years of management experience with Domino's.

"As a 'pizza-preneur' myself, it's really exciting to see an operator like Tim who has worked for numerous pizza chains join our Pizza Factory family," Mary Jane Riva, Pizza Factory CEO, said in the release. "His ability to seamlessly run a pizzeria is evident and his emphasis on community involvement and customer satisfaction is undoubtedly matched with our brand values. The Express model is a great fit for Tim and I see the restaurant performing really well in Orange County as quick-service, high-quality food meets the market's needs. I'm eager to see Tim make his ownership debut with our brand and expand our reach in the Southern California market."

Pizza Factory operates more than 100 stores across the U.S.