Franchising

Pizza Factory inks Texas deal

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September 21, 2021

Pizza Factory has announced an agreement for the Gilmer/Longview area in Texas with Ken and Kelly Wells, according to a press release.

"Kelly and I have always had a strong foothold within the restaurant industry and with each of us housing 30-plus years of experience within the space, we always knew becoming restaurant owners was in our future," Ken Wells said in the release. "While searching for a brand to partner with, Pizza Factory stuck out to us not only for its fresh products and family values, but also for the opportunity it presented for growth. Texas is a new market for Pizza Factory and we cannot be more excited to introduce the awesome concept to Gilmer and other nearby communities."

Ken Wells has been operating restaurants since he was 15 years old with brands such as Burger King, Tony Roma's and more. Kelly also has decades of experience on the managerial side, working for IHOP and a variety of other brands, according to the release.

"Texas is an attractive market for our brand and we're beyond excited to have our second restaurant within the state solidified," Mary Jane Riva, Pizza Factory CEO, said in the release. "The Wells align with our brand values perfectly and given their extensive backgrounds with restaurant operations, I'm confident they are the right partners to expand our name in East Texas. Our growing footprint is a testament to our proven business model and I'm excited to see where Pizza Factory lands next in Texas and beyond."