STRATEGIC PARTNERS
March 29, 2017
Franchisee Zeeshan Kaba has signed a deal with Pupatella, a Neapolitan pizza concept, to open four locations in Richmond, Virginia, according to a press release.
"We're excited to welcome Zeeshan and his team into the Pupatella family," Enzo Algarme, Pupatella's founder and owner, said in the release.
Wanting to grow through franchising, Algarme partnered with founding members of Elevation Burger Franchise Ventures in 2016.
"We believe they have the experience, commitment and drive to open a Pupatella that is true to our 'back to the basics' philosophy. We look forward to expanding into Richmond and becoming engrained in the local community."
The first restaurant will open this summer. Kaba is an entrepreneur and owner of NKRV LLC, according to the release.
"I became a loyal Pupatella fan in 2011 when living in Arlington, and always dreamed of bringing the restaurant to my own community in Richmond," Kaba said. "I jumped on the opportunity to open a franchise because I am passionate about the food and believe that Richmond residents will embrace the Neapolitan traditions."
