Pizza Guys

Pizza Guys is a regional pizza restaurant chain that specializes in handcrafted pizzas, wings, and Italian-inspired sides, emphasizing fresh dough and quality ingredients. The company began in Sacramento, California, in 1986, founded by Shahpour Nejad and Reza Kalantari, both of whom brought significant experience in the pizza business. Over the decades, Pizza Guys has grown steadily, first establishing itself across California and then expanding into Nevada in 2006.

As of November 2025, Pizza Guys operates 100 locations, with its footprint primarily in California and Nevada. A major milestone for the brand was the opening of its 100th store in Plano, Texas, in October 2025, which marked the company’s first entry into Texas. Following this achievement, Pizza Guys announced plans for up to 149 additional locations across Texas, targeting major metropolitan areas such as Houston and San Antonio. The brand continues to grow in its established markets as well, focusing on suburban neighborhoods and high-traffic urban corridors.

In the past five years, Pizza Guys has shifted from a regional player to a brand with a broader reach, driven by franchise-led expansion and a willingness to enter new markets. The company’s menu has evolved to include a wide variety of pizzas, flatbreads, calzones, wings, pastas, and other Italian-inspired offerings. Pizza Guys has earned industry recognition, including a top-two ranking on Yelp’s 2025 list of America’s best pizza chains and a place on the Franchise Times Top 400.

For landlords, brokers, and developers, Pizza Guys brings a proven operating model, a track record of steady growth, and an active expansion posture in both established and emerging markets. The company’s ability to adapt to different site types and its focus on community-oriented locations make it a reliable and credible tenant as it continues to scale across the western and southern United States.