Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza Announces Ten Stores Open or Under Development

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a pioneer in the build-your-own fast-casual artisan pizza category, announced that the Driz/Koral group has signed an agreement to develop five franchise stores in Southern California, the first three of which are slated to open in Spring 2013. With the addition of the five store Driz/Koral agreement, the company now has 10 stores open or under development for Southern California.

The Driz/Koral Group is led by Peter Koral, founder of premium denim brand "Seven for All Mankind," and Daniel Driz, whose family interests include PrimeStor shopping centers and 750 Mexico based retail stores, including Panda Express and Office Depot. The Driz/Koral Group is the second multi-unit franchisee in Blaze Pizza's growing franchise network.

"We feel that Blaze Pizza has taken the leadership position in the emerging fast-casual pizza category," said Driz. "We know that Blaze is getting a great deal of interest from franchise candidates and are aware of how quickly concepts like Five Guys sold out their development areas. We believe it's a smart strategy to get in early to capitalize on the momentum and to have the best selection of franchise territories."

Blaze Pizza currently operates two company stores in Pasadena and Irvine, and earlier announced a development agreement with franchise operator Sajha, LLC to open three new stores in the Los Angeles area. To date, four locations for the Driz/Koral and Sajha groups have been secured and will soon be announced. Blaze Pizza is currently negotiating with landlords for an additional four sites for the franchisees.

How It Works

• It's so fresh that every pizza starts with a perfectly proofed dough ball and -- right before your eyes -- you watch as it's pressed into a generous 11-inch super-light pizza crust.
• Our assembly line format lets you "co-create" one of our personal-sized signature pizzas, or create your own -- with over 40 sauces & toppings ranging from more artisan and inventive (marinated artichokes, gorgonzola cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh arugula) to classic favorites, often with a contemporary twist (ovalini mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, BBQ sauce drizzle and red sauce dollops).
• After topping, we send your pizza to our oven to be "fast-fire'd." Reaching approximately 800 degrees, the blazing-hot open-hearth oven is the centerpiece of the store -- and key to our quality and lightning fast speed.
• You may opt for one of our signature salads -- like the Roasted Veggie & Gorgonzola or the Tomato, Basil & Ovalini Mozzarella. You choose it & we'll build it.
• Your last step is to head to the drink bar and grab a table. But don't blink, because before you can sit down, your pizza is ready to devour!

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