Franchising

Pizza Factory signs agreement to open 5th Arizona location

February 14, 2022

Pizza Factory has announced its latest expansion plan. The company is set to open in Mesa Arizona, this spring, according to a press release.

Local entrepreneur Rich Cardon will be the owner and operator.

"Even before I wanted to be a banker, I knew I wanted to be a restaurant owner. Out of all the restaurant concepts, Pizza Factory stood out because owners are able to create that familiar hometown brand in their communities," Cardon said in the release. "Due to my familiarity of the brand and passion for fresh, top notch pizza, I knew I was making the right choice when I began my ownership journey. The brand's culture is exceptional as well, and I admire how the executive team supports its franchisees every step of the way. I'm thrilled to invest in a concept that I believe in and want to be a part of, and look forward to sharing Pizza Factory with the Mesa community in the coming months."

"As someone who was also drawn to the close-knit atmosphere of Pizza Factory, I'm excited for the brand's continued expansion with Cardon's new restaurant in Mesa, thus strengthening our footprint across the Western region," Pizza Factory CEO Mary Jane Riva said in the release. "Fans who become owners truly understand our mission of cultivating relationships with our loyal customers and providing the warm and friendly service that we're known for. With Rich's business and banking expertise at the helm, I'm confident that he will prosper at the Mesa location and am happy knowing that he'll also be dedicating time to making connections with the community along the way."