Franchising

Pizza Factory expands Washington footprint

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June 10, 2022

Pizza Factory opened its 10th restaurant in Washington earlier this month in the Woodland community. The restaurant is owned by sisters Becky and Michele Lo, according to a press release.

As experienced restauranteurs, Becky and Michele have more than 40 years of combined experience within the industry. Both have been involved with Pizza Factory for a number of years, with Becky also owning and operating the Coupeville store for the past 17 years.

"Pizza Factory has always been a brand I admired with their commitment to quality products and the whole dynamic of the franchise system, specifically with the corporate support provided," Michele Lo said in the press release. "In watching my sister operate her store for nearly two decades and the success she's seen, I knew this was a concept that would benefit Woodland, the community I currently reside in. The brand's core values and the emphasis placed on strong relationships resonate with our family and I'm thrilled to finally open our doors and be a part of the Pizza Factory family."

In addition to the Woodland store, Pizza Factory has more than 125 locations either open or in development across the country. In Washington specifically, Pizza Factory opened a location in Ocean Shores earlier this year and will soon open in Redmond.

"We've had an impressive start to the year, especially with new store openings," said Pizza Factory CEO Mary Jane Riva in the release. "Our development in Washington is growing with interest from new and existing franchisees reaching an all-time high. Our latest opening in Woodland with Becky and Michele has been key to our growth and it's always rewarding to see existing franchisees continue to show interest in reinvesting in our brand. The entrepreneurial sister duo both have years of industry experience and I'm confident their dedication to community initiatives and seamless approach to operations will lead to success at this new store."

Pizza Factory operates more than 100 locations.