STRATEGIC PARTNERS
March 10, 2022
Automated pizzeria company PizzaForno is expanding in Southern California. Entrepreneur Jaco Duayhe will launch five licensee units in Q1 and is looking for real estate, according to a press release.
"As we continue to receive an influx of qualified licensee partners for U.S. development, it was a natural next step to plan for a U.S. HQ in San Diego, so interested candidates can see a working unit for themselves, if they didn't want to make the trip to our global HQ in Toronto or visit the growing units throughout Michigan," Les Tomlin, co-founder and president of PizzaForno, said in the release. "There is endless growth potential throughout the U.S. and we're on track to see units launch in California, Louisiana and some additional southern states this year."
Each unit can hold up to 70 frozen pre-boxed pizzas made fresh in the U.S. and replenished frequently. As soon as the customer selects their menu item, the oven begins baking and serves the 12" artisanal pizza in under three minutes.
"I believe that once locals are given an opportunity to taste PizzaForno for themselves, the community and budding entrepreneurs will want to join me in opening additional units throughout Southern California," Duayhe said in the release. "The goal is to expand in local airports, shopping malls, college campuses, hospitals, and more."
As designated master licensee for the region, Duayhe will expand development across Southern California, and will seek entrepreneurs looking to build their portfolios and add on a substantial income to their existing businesses.
PizzaForno has 40 operating locations and more than 100 additional locations committed.
