MORAN TABBED TO CREATE NEW VISION FOR BLAZE INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

The growth of pizza around the world has been nothing short of remarkable over the years, with its popularity transcending borders and cultures. This iconic Italian dish has captured the hearts and taste buds of people from diverse backgrounds, making it a universal favorite.

One of the primary reasons for the global expansion of pizza is its versatility. From the classic Margherita to gourmet fusion variations, pizza can adapt to local ingredients, flavors, and preferences. This flexibility has allowed it to seamlessly integrate into different culinary traditions, leading to its widespread popularity.

With that Blaze Pizza has paved the way for a new trend: fast-casual pizza. Growing from a small, familyowned business, originally operated by the Wetzel family in 2011, to 330 franchised restaurants in 38 states and 6 countries domestically and internationally. The pizza franchiser has grown dramatically. Based in Los Angeles, CA Blaze Pizza is known for providing a unique customer expe- rience and exceptional high-quality offerings, Renowned for its artisanal pizzas and customizable made-to-order menu, Blaze sets the bar for menu innovation and product quality within the industry. As a rapidly expanding franchisor, it has garnered numerous accolades and recognition. With a new COO: Johnny Tellez and a new CDO Kevin Moran, Blaze Pizza is continuing its plan of being the nation’s leading fast casual pizza franchise. With a goal of writing its next chapter of growth, Blaze Pizza has added Moran as Chief Development Officer (CDO). “Our goal is to ignite future growth and fuel next generation innovations for one of the US’ most dynamic brands,” Moran noted. The newly appointed Chief Development Officer is determined to enhance the customer journey, drive pioneering operational initiatives, and expand the company’s reach both domestically and globally.

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