Award-winning pizza franchise celebrates new openings, operational investments, and continued expansion into 2026
SACRAMENTO, CA – Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based pizza franchise known for fresh, high-quality food, is wrapping up a strong performance in 2025, fueled by new market expansion, strategic expansion and continued investment in franchise support. With new restaurant openings and operational enhancements, the brand is building momentum in 2026 while staying focused on what matters the most – delivering great food and dependable service for today’s customers.
2025 proved to be a monumental year of growth for Pizza Guys as it expanded its footprint with seven new restaurant openings, strengthening its presence across California, Nevada and Texas. These openings not only helped the brand reach a significant milestone of 100 locations systemwide, but also marked the company’s first restaurant in Texas, signaling a major step forward in its long-term growth strategy.
Locations opened in 2025 include:
∙ Plano, TX
∙ Milpitas, CA
∙ Palo Alto, CA
∙ Clovis, CA
∙ Cypress, CA
∙ Oceanside, CA
∙ Reno, NV
Building on this momentum, Pizza Guys signed development agreements for six future locations currently in progress across key California markets, including San Jose, Westminster, Tustin, San Diego, Lathrop and Anaheim. These deals position the brand for continued expansion in its existing states for 2026.
To support this growth, Pizza Guys made meaningful enhancements to its business model with a renewed focus on franchisee success. The operations team introduced more structured training for all new franchisees, supported by clear guidelines and proven systems designed to streamline operations, improve consistency and strengthen profitability across the network.
The brand also strengthened its corporate infrastructure by adding new support roles, including a Franchise Field Representative, a Training Coordinator and a Graphic Designer, reflecting Pizza Guys’ continued investment in operational excellence, brand consistency and franchise development.
“The growth we achieved in 2025 reflects the strength of our franchise partners and the systems we’ve put in place to support them,” said Shahpour Nejad, CEO and Founder of Pizza Guys. By continuing to invest in training, operations and infrastructure, we’re able to grow thoughtfully while staying true to the quality and value our guests expect.”
Pizza Guys efforts have been recognized at both the national and local level, including being ranked #2 on Yelp’s Top 25 Pizza Chains in America for 2025, #26 on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, #319 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and local honors such as being named a Top 3 Pizza Restaurant in Vallejo. The brand also continued its partnership for a second year with Sacramento basketball star Malik Monk, further strengthening its community presence and brand visibility.
As the brand continues to grow, Pizza Guys remains mindful of today’s economic landscape and is committed to helping customers enjoy great food at a strong value. Pizza Guys continues to prioritize affordability without compromising quality by delivering value-driven promotions and simplified, profit-focused operations for franchisees. The brand expects delivery and takeout to remain resilient growth drivers as pizza continues to offer strong value, and anticipates AI-powered ordering tools will play an increasing role in improving efficiency and enhancing customer experience.
With 2026 marking Pizza Guys’ 40th anniversary, the brand is taking time to celebrate the people who made this milestone possible. Guests can expect special promotions throughout the year, including 40% off deals and additional limited time offers.
“Reaching 40 years is an incredible accomplishment, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our franchise partners, team members and loyal guests,” continued Nejad “We’re excited to celebrate together and continue building the future of Pizza Guys.”
To learn more about Pizza Guys and view their full menu, please visit: https://www.pizzaguys.com.
About Pizza Guys
Founded by Shahpour Nejad and Reza Kalantari in 1986 and franchising since 1994, Pizza Guys offers high-quality and delicious gourmet pizzas at a price point that can meet every budget. Each Pizza Guys pizza is handcrafted using fresh-made dough, 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, and a sauce made with fresh-packed, California-grown tomatoes. All topped with high quality toppings from trusted brands. The brand currently has 100+ stores open and operating across two states. For more information about Pizza Guys, please visit: https://www.pizzaguys.com/.