Franchising

Romeo's Pizza agreement adds up to 20 South Carolina stores

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July 1, 2021

Northern Ohio-based, Romeo's Pizza has signed an area representative agreement that will expand the brand's South Carolina reach by up to 20 stores there, a news release said.

Franchisee Brian Gossett signed an agreement covering the entire Palmetto State, where Romeo's currently has one location in Simpsonville. The agreement will add up to 20 more stores, beginning with the opening of the second store that is slated for January 2022.

"I am so excited to expand the Romeo's brand into all pockets of South Carolina!" Gossett said in the release. "I spent roughly 10 months looking for the right franchise partner in my next business venture. After being approved by a national pizza chain, I connected with the Romeo's team and they truly checked all the boxes."

Romeo's Pizza, based in Medina, Ohio, plans to have 70 operating locations by the end of 2021, with the goal of reaching 250 total locations in the next five years.