Pizza Guys Top Stories
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- Yelp
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- 2025
Pizza Guys ranked #2 on Yelp’s annual list of America’s most beloved pizza chains, based on customer reviews and ratings, showcasing strong fan loyalty and standout menu favorites among regional and national brands.
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- 03/03/2026
Pizza Guys highlights three women franchisees: Farah Ikbal, Yanti Corniciou, and Ashley Rafferty, who grew from team members into successful business owners within the brand. Their stories showcase how Pizza Guys supports women in franchising through mentorship, training, and opportunities for advancement.
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- Pizza Marketplace
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- 02/26/2026
CEO Shahpour Nejad reflects on 40 years of Pizza Guys, emphasizing consistency, community, and smart growth as keys to long-term success. He also highlights the importance of supporting franchisees and staying true to the brand’s core values while expanding.
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- Fox 5 San Diego TV Segment
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- 02/25/2026
Pizza Guys was featured on FOX 5 National News, highlighting its 40-year legacy and expansion with a new Mission Valley location, its fourth in San Diego. The segment also showcased the brand’s commitment to quality ingredients and strong community connection.
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- Good Day Sacramento TV Segment
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- 02/08/2026
Pizza Guys appeared on Good Day Kitchen on KMAX 31 to showcase crowd-favorite menu items just in time for Super Bowl celebrations. The segment highlighted game-day specials and signature offerings, positioning Pizza Guys as a go-to choice for hosting and entertaining.
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- 02/05/2026
Pizza Guys celebrated a major milestone in 2025 by opening its 101st restaurant and surpassing 100 locations systemwide, with new units across California, Nevada and its first in Texas. As the brand marks its 40th anniversary, it also signed development agreements for future sites and strengthened franchise support systems to fuel continued growth.
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- 02/05/2026
Pizza Guys wrapped up a strong 2025 with multiple new restaurant openings across California, Nevada and Texas, helping the brand surpass 100 locations and build momentum heading into 2026. The company also invested in franchise support and operational enhancements to boost consistency, profitability and long-term growth while celebrating customer loyalty and industry recognition
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- Franchising.com
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- 02/11/2026
Pizza Guys opens a new Mission Valley location on February 26, marking its fourth restaurant in the San Diego market. The store is owned by local franchisee Mert Egilmez, who brings a strong background in sales and a passion for community-driven business to the brand’s continued growth.
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- Pizza Marketplace
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- 02/16/2026
Pizza Guys is opening its fourth San Diego restaurant in Mission Valley, continuing its steady Southern California expansion and building stronger roots in the local community.
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- City Biz
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- 01/23/2026
Pizza Guys has expanded in Orange County with the opening of a new Westminster, California location, continuing its Southern California growth. The restaurant is owned by multi-unit franchisee Hooman Horbakht, further strengthening the brand’s presence in the region.
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- Pizza Marketplace
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- 09/25/2025
A feature highlighting how friends and young entrepreneurs My Phan and Edward Phan turned their passion for Pizza Guys into two thriving Southern California franchise locations, overcoming financial and logistical challenges along the way.
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- Restaurant Owners Uncorked Podcast
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- 09/24/2025
A podcast episode where Pizza Guys franchise owners Edward and My share how they grew from grassroots hustling to running two successful Inland Empire locations, and the lessons learned along the way.
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- Emerging Franchise Podcast
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- 8/28/2025
A podcast interview featuring the CEO, Shahpour Nejad, where he discusses how Pizza Guys grew from a local Sacramento business into a multi-state franchise and shares insights on franchise strategy.
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- NBC TV Segment
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- 8/14/2025
A television segment where the owner of the 97th Pizza Guys location in Palo Alto, CA shares their story, community involvement, and experience operating the store.
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- CBS 13 TV Segment
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- 5/12/2025
Pizza Guys introduced a new garlic-Parmesan stuffed crust that can be added to any large pizza, expanding their specialty crust offerings.
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- Pizza Marketplace
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- 3/26/2025
Pizza Guys is featured in an industry roundup highlighting standout brands and leadership moves shaping the pizza category in 2025.
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- QSR
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- 1/28/2025
A feature spotlighting Pizza Guys’ expansion plans, revenue momentum, and strategic growth direction heading into 2025.
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- The Los Angeles Restaurant
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- 1/16/2025
An article about Pizza Guys supporting communities impacted by LA wildfires through pizza donations and local relief involvement.
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- Uncorked
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- 1/3/2025
A podcast episode featuring CEO Shahpour Nejad discussing the company’s vision, values, and operational philosophy.
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- Beyond the Check Podcast
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- 1/26/2025
Podcast appearance featuring Shahpour Nejad expanding on leadership insights, brand development, and franchise growth.
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- Patch.com
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- 1/18/2025
Coverage of the grand opening of the 94th Pizza Guys location, in Clovis, CA, highlighting the brand’s continued regional expansion.
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- Studio40Live
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- 11/21/2024
Pizza Guys debuts a limited-time pizza created with NBA star Malik Monk, spotlighting a meat-forward specialty pie connected to his brand ambassador role.
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- QSR Magazine
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- 11/06/2024
Announcement of a new limited-time menu item or promotional pizza released to drive seasonal or short-term excitement.
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- Yahoo Finance
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- 06/11/2024
A formal announcement naming NBA player Malik Monk as the brand’s new face, aligning Pizza Guys with a local sports hero.
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- Sacramento Bee
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- 07/18/2024
News coverage of the partnership between Pizza Guys and Malik Monk, emphasizing the chain’s Sacramento roots and marketing strategy.
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- Pizza Marketplace
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- 06/18/2024
Pizza Guys launches a mobile app offering digital ordering, rewards, and improved customer convenience.
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- Good Day LA
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- 05/30/2024
Announcement of the new Pizza Guys location opening in Brea, CA, marking further Southern California expansion.
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- Franchising.com
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- 05/16/2024
Press coverage of the franchise’s new Murrieta, CA, location, part of a broader regional growth effort.
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- Escondido Times Advocate
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- 04/25/2024
Story announcing the opening of the Escondido, CA location, showcasing continued development in the region.
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- PMQ Pizza
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- 04/30/2024
A profile on founder Shahpour Nejad, focusing on his immigrant journey and how he built Pizza Guys into a thriving franchise.
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- Spotify
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- 04/29/2024
Podcast version of the founder’s story, highlighting his path, challenges, and entrepreneurial growth.
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- PizzaMarketplace.com
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- 03/04/2024
An article detailing the company’s rapid expansion across the western United States through new franchise openings.
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- Franchising.com
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- 03/04/2024
A growth announcement revealing plans to open eight new Pizza Guys stores as part of a focused expansion strategy.
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- Eat This, Not That
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- 02/06/2024
Pizza Guys is included among the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands based on unit growth and momentum.
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- Pizza Marketplace
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- 2023
A roundup identifying Pizza Guys as a notable rising brand with strong potential in the pizza market.
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- RestaurantNews.com
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- 07/06/2023
An outlook piece highlighting the company’s goals and strategies for maintaining growth and performance in 2023.
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- PizzaMarketPlace.com
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- 11/15/2023
An article detailing the brand’s ambitions to enter Texas and expand significantly into new markets.
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- RestaurantNews.com
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- 05/11/2023
A follow-up story expressing the company’s optimistic outlook for its upcoming Texas expansion.
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- Urbanize Dallas
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- 05/10/2023
Announcement that Pizza Guys plans to launch numerous new DFW locations as part of an aggressive growth plan.
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- Franchising Magazine
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- 2023
A feature on Pizza Guys’ VP of Innovations, Kamiar Nejad, who is learning to overcome industry barriers and the best ways to push the brand forward.
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- PMQ Marketplace
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- 07/27/2022
A story about a young franchisee, Kaitlynn Caster, whose modern approach brings new energy and ideas to her store and the brand.
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- PMQ Marketplace
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- 06/14/2022
A profile on Kaitlynn Caster, highlighting her journey as the youngest franchisee and her entrepreneurial drive.
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- PMQ Magazine
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- 7/14/2022
An industry article referencing Pizza Guys’ strategies or insights for boosting sales in the pizza business.
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- SCV News
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- 7/15/2020
Pizza Guys opens in Santa Clarita as part of its major Southern California expansion, highlighting rapid growth and job creation in the region.
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- Nation's Restaurant News
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- 7/2/2020
Nation’s Restaurant News’ Menu Trends page provides ongoing insights into emerging food innovations and evolving consumer preferences across the restaurant industry.
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- QSR Magazine
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- 6/24/2020
QSR Magazine reports how Pizza Guys thrived during the pandemic by leveraging its delivery-focused model, community support efforts, and continued expansion.
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- KRNV
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- 4/28/2020
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- Daily Democrat
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- 4/10/2020
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- San Francisco Business Times
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- 4/10/2020
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- Franchising.com
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- 4/10/2020
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- The Modesto Bee
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- 4/8/2020
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- Santa Clara News Online
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- 4/2/2020
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- UCD Davis Health
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- 4/1/2020
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- Comstock's Magazine
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- 4/25/2018
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- People Magazine
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- 10/29/2015
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- Sacramento Business Journal
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- 5/22/2015
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- Pizza Magazine
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- 10/2/2014
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- eSanJoaquin
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- 10/1/2014
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- SacTown Royalty
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- 7/14/2014
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- Yahoo Sports
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- 7/3/2014
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- NBC Sports
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- 2/15/2013
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- Pizza Today
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- 1/1/2012
