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Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open 5 Arizona locations

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open five locations across Arizona in the coming year.

February 12, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open five locations across Arizona in the coming year. The Arizona locations will be locally owned and operated by BZ Pizza LLC, a franchise group developing Blaze Pizza in the state, according to a company press release.

In April, Blaze will debut at Arizona State University (105 W. University Dr.) in a 3,330-square foot-space with interior seating for 105 and an additional 24 seats on an outside patio. In Q4, Blaze will add locations at the University of Arizona (5601 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson), Phoenix (5120 N. Central Ave.) and Avondale (W. McDowell Rd. and 103rd Ave.). In Q1 2017, a fifth Arizona site will open to serve residents in the Glendale community (7870 W. Bell Rd.).

"At Blaze, we're all about creating an engaging dining experience where guests can enjoy artisanal pizza that's both fast and affordable," said Jim Mizes, president and COO of Blaze Pizza. "The authenticity of our food, plus a service culture that genuinely focuses on the happiness of our guests and crew — have been key to our popularity and expansion."

The restaurants will be constructed with recycled and sustainable materials, use energy-efficient LED lighting and will feature eco-friendly, compostable packaging, the release stated. Blaze will also promote a turnkey fundraiser program that returns 20 percent of an event's proceeds back to the organization, helping schools, sports clubs and other local groups.