Franchising

Pizza Inn opens 3 stores in 3 weeks

December 18, 2025

Pizza Inn is closing out the year with three restaurants in three weeks, according to a press release.

Seasoned franchisee Dion Firooznia opened his fifth store on Dec. 2 in Abingdon, Virginia. In Rochester, Indiana, David and Phoebe Omete had a soft opening Dec. 8. Franchisee Peter Solanki opened the brand's third store in three weeks on Dec. 15 with a restaurant in Hickory, North Carolina. It is Solanki's third store.

"These openings mark a powerful step forward for Pizza Inn," Brandon Solano, CEO of Pizza Inn said in the press release. "This surge reflects franchisee confidence, strong market momentum, and a clear signal that guests are hungry for what Pizza Inn brings to the table. We're not just growing — we're answering a real need in the marketplace."

"We are seeing strong interest from prospects who want to be part of Pizza Inn's next chapter, and these openings highlight what the brand can achieve," Chris Cochran, parent company RAVE's senior director of franchise sales and development, added in the press release. "We have more exciting openings and developments on the way, and we welcome conversations with operators interested in learning how they can be part of the Pizza Inn family."

Pizza Inn is a buffet concept launched in 1958.