Franchising

Pizza Factory signs deal for Oakland, California

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March 22, 2022

Pizza Factory has inked a deal to further expand in Oakland, California. Gagandeep Cheema and Yadvir Kaur's first restaurant is set to open in the fall of 2022, according to a press release.

"We've seen great success operating out of Oakland and when we were looking for our next business venture, Pizza Factory stood out to us instantly. The pizzeria is well-known throughout California and offers great ties to the community, making it the perfect investment choice for us," Kaur said in the release. "Pizza Factory's new express design was an ideal model for us given its focus on off-premise dining which matched the operations of our existing business. We're excited to bring another Pizza Factory to Oakland and expand our presence within the community."

After leaving the engineering and dentistry fields, Cheema and Kaur wanted to make a difference in their communities and enhancing the local business scene in Oakland.

After opening an It's A Grind Coffee shop in 2017, the pair enjoyed the people it connected them with and wanted to further invest in their community by opening a Pizza Factory location.

"We are thrilled to have Gagen and Yadvir join our Pizza Factory family and continue to strengthen our presence within Oakland," Mary Jane Riva, Pizza Factory CEO, said in the release. "The duo is a great addition to our brand with their proven track record as entrepreneurs and I am excited to see them prosper as our newest operators in the Oakland area. With Gagen and Yadvir's previous business success and operations expertise, I'm confident that our concept will thrive in Oakland."