Franchising

Pizza Guys to open second San Jose location

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March 10, 2021

Pizza Guys not only knows the way to San Jose, as the old song goes, but is beating a path to the mid-California city, marking the brand's fourth location in that city and the 20th for the greater Bay Area, according to a news release.

"After learning more about the Pizza Guys concept I knew it was a brand I wanted to grow in San Jose," Franhisee Amrik Bola said in the release. "I raised my family in San Jose, so to be able to help Pizza Guys expand its presence in the market and share with our family, friends, and the broader community is a very special feeling. I am eager to open my doors and introduce more people to Pizza Guys."

As a takeout and delivery concept, Pizza Guys already had the infrastructure to provide service to customers during the pandemic when stay-at-home orders started. In order to ensure the safety of both employees and customers, Pizza Guys implemented tamper-proof packaging, contactless delivery, cashless payments and has put up sneeze guards in stores as well.

"The support from corporate throughout the entire process has been fantastic," Bola said. "Pizza Guys has been with me every step of the way, and I am proud to become partners with them and help them expand their presence in the San Jose area. Their commitment to supporting their franchisees and the communities they serve is something that closely aligned with my values."

To keep up with increased demand for its products, Pizza Guys has also added over 300 employees across the system.

"Dedicated and knowledgeable franchisees like Amrik are what help Pizza Guys continue to grow and serve new communities," said Pizza Guys CEO and Founder Shahpour Nejad. "Our concept has proven to be incredibly resilient throughout Covid-19 which has positioned us to hire new employees and support the communities we serve, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact that Amrik will have on the San Jose community."

The brand has 70 stores and is based in Rancho Cordova, California.