{"id":3822,"date":"2019-04-02T13:58:33","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T20:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grimaldispizzeria.com\/?p=3822"},"modified":"2023-03-22T14:08:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T21:08:53","slug":"grimaldis-pizzeria-announces-launch-of-national-franchise-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grimaldispizzeria.com\/grimaldis-pizzeria-announces-launch-of-national-franchise-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria Announces Launch of National Franchise Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scottsdale, AZ<\/strong> \u2013 Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria<\/a> today announces the launch of its first ever domestic franchise program. Known for award-winning, coal-fired, brick oven pizza, the renowned New York-style pizzeria will be available to qualified operators in markets throughout the United States, beginning April 2.<\/p>\n

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Grimaldi\u2019s operates 43 company-owned restaurants in 12 states from coast to coast. The restaurants capture the essence and energy of the original Brooklyn pizzeria, including the legendary centerpiece coal-brick oven and custom water system that is designed to replicate New York City water, essential to achieve the pizzeria\u2019s authentic, award-winning taste. Among Grimaldi\u2019s many awards, it has been named \u201cBest Pizza\u201d by Food Network<\/em> and has received the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences\u2019 Five Stars Diamond Award<\/em> four years in a row.\u00a0 The concept attributes its ongoing success to its three key ingredients \u2013 people, product, and service.<\/p>\n

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Joseph Ciolli, Grimaldi\u2019s CEO, explained that \u201cWe have an incredible brand with more than 100 years of history in its making, enjoyed by pizza lovers from around the world. With best in class culinary offerings and a highly capable leadership team poised for growth, we are now ideally positioned to deliver our exceptional guest experiences to neighborhoods all around the U.S. through franchising.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ciolli further explained that, as part of ensuring a successful domestic franchise launch, Grimaldi\u2019s engaged MSA Worldwide \u2013 a leading franchising advisory firm \u2013 to help optimize the franchise program so that franchisees will enjoy the benefits of Grimaldi\u2019s comprehensive suite of tools, resources, and experienced staff for ongoing franchisee support.<\/p>\n

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Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria earns its culinary reputation by producing hand-crafted pizzas, calzones and antipasto, as well as a variety of delicious salads and house-made desserts, including its legendary cheesecakes. Always a place to celebrate, Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria features a full bar offering specialty cocktails, craft beers and a robust wine list, including its own signature Mille Gradi red blend, specially produced in Tuscany, Italy.<\/p>\n

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Featuring an open kitchen concept, Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria demonstrates the fine art of pizza making by inviting guests to watch seasoned pizzaiolos work their magic with every order. Grimaldi\u2019s famous coal-burning ovens deliver a thin, crispy crust perfectly balanced with a slight smokiness to bring out the flavors of its signature mozzarella, garden-fresh toppings, secret recipe sauce and 100-year-old dough recipe.<\/p>\n

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About Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria serves traditional coal fired brick-oven pizza using pizza-making traditions originating in Brooklyn over 100 years ago.\u00a0 Using only the freshest ingredients, pizzas are prepared in the brand’s signature coal fired brick ovens, which deliver an authentic taste that cannot be achieved with gas, convection, or wood burning ovens.\u00a0 The intense heat of the ovens evenly bakes the pizzas to create Grimaldi\u2019s famous crispy and smoky thin crust that Zagat has voted best pizza year after year. Its family-oriented, casual yet upscale, New York-themed restaurants have become a favorite destination in every community in which they serve.\u00a0 It is Grimaldi\u2019s passion for pizza that has made it a \u201cmust eat\u201d for pizza lovers everywhere.<\/p>\n

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About MSA Worldwide<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MSA Worldwide has been called \u201cthe leading strategic and tactical advisory firm in franchising\u201d by the International Franchise Association (IFA). MSA\u2019s reputation is built on the proven ability to identify opportunities and to create sustainable franchise programs for both domestic and international franchising. They have been privileged to work with many of the world\u2019s leading brands.\u00a0 MSA recognizes that every client has a unique brand and culture, and works with each client individually, tailoring our services to best meet their needs.<\/p>\n

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For more information on Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria visit www.grimaldispizzeria.com<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information on owning a Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria franchise, please email franchising@grimaldispizzeria.com<\/a> or visit the franchising website at\u00a0https:\/\/www.grimaldispizzeria.com\/franchising\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLike\u201d Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria on Facebook<\/a>, follow Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria on Instagram<\/a> and follow Grimaldi\u2019s Pizzeria on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

bread & Butter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cara McClenny<\/p>\n

grimaldis@breadandbutterpr.com<\/a><\/p>\n

843.724.9975<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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