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Top 100: People – Jim Mizes, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza

Jim Mizes, president and COO of Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, is number 22 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

September 16, 2014

Jim Mizes, president and COO of Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, is number 22 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

When the management team started looking for a new president and COO for Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, Jim Mizes topped the list, and why wouldn't he? With experience developing more than 500 restaurants throughout his career, his vision for expansion is clear.

"Blaze Pizza is the leader in the exploding fast casual pizza sector," said Mizes. "I joined this team because I wanted to be part of a brand that is going to change the way this country enjoys pizza."

Before joining the Blaze team, Mizes worked for Freebirds World Burrito, Jamba Juice and Noah's New York Bagels.

The chain started 2014 with 12 units but plans to end the year with nearly 50.