Franchising

Pizza Guys opens next-gen location in Orange County

July 2, 2026

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Pizza Guys, the Sacramento-based pizza franchise with more than 100 locations across three states, is continuing its expansion across Orange County, California. The company opened a location June 18 owned and operated by local entrepreneur Kevin Horbakht, according to a press release.

The location marks a new chapter for Horbakht and his family, whose connection to Pizza Guys spans more than two decades, the company said.

His father, Hooman Horbakht, began working at Pizza Guys more than 20 years ago as a delivery driver, before eventually becoming a franchisee and opening locations in California's Westminster and Laguna Woods neighborhoods.

Kevin Horbakht started helping in the restaurant when he as 6 years old and now, shortly after turning 21, he is opening a location of his own.

"I grew up in Pizza Guys and learned every part of the business from the ground up," Kevin Horbakht said in the press release. "Opening my own location is something I've worked toward for years. I want to create a place known for exceptional customer service and quality, where every item coming out of the kitchen meets the highest standards."

Founded by Shahpour Nejad and Reza Kalantari in 1986, the company has been franchising since 1994.