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Pizza Factory opens in Mesa, Arizona

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February 22, 2023

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Mesa, Arizona. The restaurant is owned by franchisee Rich Cardon, an Arizona native who has worked in commercial real estate and business banking for more than 20 years, according to a press release.

"I've been frequenting the Pizza Factory in Payson (Arizona) since I was knee high to a grasshopper, so opening my own location with the brand was an easy decision," Cardon said in the press release. "Every experience I've had at the restaurant has been amazing. From the customer service to the food to the atmosphere, it has always been great, and it's no surprise given the brand is led by an amazing team that truly cares about the success of each and every location. At its core, Pizza Factory is a brand that knows good pizza, and I'm excited for the Mesa community to fall in love with the brand the way that I have."

Pizza Factory welcomed 20 new franchise agreements in 2022. The Mesa location is the brand's third opening in the early months of 2023, with another three restaurants set to open before the end of Q1.

"It is a great feeling to know that many of our franchisees, including Rich, have had such wonderful experiences at Pizza Factory prior to investing in the brand themselves," MJ Riva, CEO of Pizza Factory, said in the press release. "Rich's love and passion for the Pizza Factory brand is clear, and it makes me very confident in his ability to deliver an amazing restaurant experience to the Mesa community."

Pizza Factory operates more than 100 locations.