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Zoom Pizza Factory to open Nov. 6 in Chicago

After three years of preparation, Zoom Pizza Factory announced it will open for business at 10:30 a..m. Friday at 2156 N. Clybourn Ave. in Lincoln Park in Chicago.

November 3, 2015

After three years of preparation, Zoom Pizza Factory announced it will open for business at 10:30 a..m. Friday at 2156 N. Clybourn Ave. in Lincoln Park, Chicago. It will celebrate the opening through Nov. 14 with Pizza Week, offering various discounts all week long. Zoom’s "Power to the Pizza Party" will be held Nov. 14, celebrating all things pizza with giveaways all day, according to a company press release. The restaurant was founded by J.R Werner. The chef is Paul Guerrero (formerly with Wolfgang Puck and Wildfire).

Zoom Pizza Factory encourages guests to combine traditional pizza toppings with more adventurous ones, like butternut squash, figs and brussels sprouts, according to a company press release. Escorting guests through their pizza creation process is a personal pizza concierge, the "Pizzarista." Pizzaristas are trained to help diners with pairing ideas for ingredients from both a taste profile and nutritional value standpoint.

Guests will have the option to choose from three square pizza shells; Zoom’s original, ancient grain or gluten free. All three square shells utilize less flour and are prepared using techniques, that rely on air circulation and moisture for a more natural rise in the dough.

Sauces include the original red sauce created from non-GMO imported tomatoes from San Marzano, Italy. There is also an array of regular and premium cheeses, proteins and produce. Ingredients and toppings are delivered daily and will be labeled by non-GMO, organic, gluten free and traceability. Guests can garnish their pizza by adding fresh basil, Sriracha, honey or Korean BBQ among other items at the free drizzle bar.

Also available to diners will be Zoom Pizza Factory’s pizza salad, the zalata, which comprises square shells brushed with olive oil, seasonings, fresh greens, toppings and a choice of dressing.

Zoom Pizza Factory will have a water bar with purified water from the Vero Water System, a new sustainable countertop water filtration system. Patrons may infuse their still, sparkling or ambient water with an assortment of naturally grown fruit and vegetables.

Guests will have a dedicated mobile prep area specifically designated for orders placed through the restaurant’s mobile app. The app is designed to track a customer’s proximity to the restaurant, allowing for a ready-on-arrival experience as their pizza comes out of the oven as they walk in the door, the release stated.

Guests can also jump the line and order directly via the mobile app while on site. Zoom’s software will recognize the guest’s location and the queuing algorithm will slot their order appropriately in the dedicated mobile prep area. Guests can also track the progress of their pizza from prep to cook and gain loyalty rewards.

Zoom Pizza Factory will have a stone conveyor oven, the first of its kind in Chicagoland. The oven uses natural stone, adjustable airflow and continual movement.

The restaurant has affiliated itself with non-profit organizations like Chive Charities and Water.org to connect their guests to people in need.

Zoom Pizza Factory will be open 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; and 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Free parking is available on Southport and Clybourn. Guests may dine-in at the 48-seat venue, including a six-seat private dining space available to reserve. An outdoor patio will arrive this spring.