Operations

PizzaRev acquired by Amergent Hospitality Group

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September 1, 2021

Amergent Hospitality Group Inc., operator and franchisor of multiple nationally-recognized restaurant brands, has acquired fast casual concept PizzaRev.

Amergent, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pie Squared Holdings, will operate three company-owned stores and have nine franchise locations, according to a press release.

"We're excited to have now entered the pizza category with the acquisition of a brand leader in PizzaRev and bringing in experienced PizzaRev operator, Matthew Avila as brand leader," Fred Glick, Amergent's president, said in the release. "As noted by our recent announcement of opening of a new Little Big Burger location at the University of Oregon, we are back in growth mode. By entering the pizza space via this initial acquisition, Amergent will have the ability to identify additional pizza concepts to acquire and operate. We anticipate numerous synergies including improved franchisee support, shared information technology, supply chain efficiencies, improved sales and marketing, research and development, complementary geographies and customers, and enhanced employee opportunity."

Prior to the acquisition, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Amergent operations included 37 stores, consisting of 28 company-owned and nine franchised locations. The company's brands include Little Big Burger, Pizza Rev, Burgers Grilled Right, American Burger Company, one Hooters, and the Owls Nest gaming location.