Franchising

&pizza launches franchising

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March 20, 2025

&pizza has begun franchising, according to a press release.

The push comes on the heels of the hiring of Mike Burn as the brand's new CEO, an overhaul to its tech stack and a new loyalty program.

"This is an incredibly exciting time for &pizza. I'm proud of all the work that's been put in by this team to get us to this point," Mike Burns, CEO of &pizza, said in the press release. "Over the past several years, &pizza started to drift away from the counter culture and trailblazer vibe that set us apart in the industry. We lost our voice and mainstream became our normal. My directive when I came on board last year was to inject energy back into the brand and get us to where we once were. One thing's for sure — we're back! We have a solid financial backing from dedicated investors and have assembled an incredible team behind the brand. I'm eager to starts peaking with entrepreneurs about their future and opportunities to scale with us under the &pizza banner."

The brand is looking for partners in markets where it has a strong presence and brand recognition, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.