Local Fans Welcome New Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza in Nevada

Restaurant to Provide Reno Community with Free Pizzas on Friday, May 18th

LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast artisanal pizza, is giving fans in Reno a reason to celebrate. This Thursday, May 17^th, the leading fast casual brand will open a beautiful 2,000 square foot open kitchen restaurant with interior seating for 48, and an exterior patio, at the South Meadows Promenade (537 South Meadow Parkway) near Jersey Mike’s Subs.

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Since 2012, Blaze Pizza has been serving artisanal pies that are both fast and affordable. Each restaurant features an interactive open kitchen format that allows guests to customize one of the menu’s generously sized personal signature pizzas or create your own, all for around $8. Every pizza features our made-from-scratch dough crafted in house daily, all-natural meats and vegetables, and is finished in an open flame oven which cooks pizzas in three minutes flat. For guests with special dietary needs, Blaze offers gluten-free dough, vegan cheese, animal rennet free dairy, and tree-nut free pesto.  Each of these elements have assisted the brand with becoming the fastest growing restaurant in history.

To celebrate the opening of the company’s newest locally-owned and operated Reno restaurant, anyone who visits Blaze’s new location on Friday, May 18^th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and follows the brand on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook will receive a FREE build your own pizza! Don’t forget to grab a freshly-made salad, iconic blood orange lemonade, or s’more pie dessert on your way out.

“Our mission at Blaze is really simple – we’re taking pizza back to its roots,” said Jim Mizes, president & CEO of Blaze Pizza.  “By making dough in-house, using carefully sourced ingredients, and cooking by fire, we’re giving guests a great way to enjoy artisanal pizza without the wait.  It’s changing the way people think about and eat pizza.”  

Blaze’s obsessive attention to detail extends well beyond the food.  Driven by its commitment to “Intelligent Choices for Our Pizzas, People & Planet,” the Reno restaurant is constructed with recycled and sustainable materials, uses eco-friendly packaging, and features energy-efficient LED lighting. The restaurant's stylized design was inspired by our celebration of unconventional thinking and individuality.

Blaze Pizza is looking forward to building strong roots within the Reno community. The local restaurant has developed a turn-key in-restaurant fundraiser program that returns 25% of an event’s proceeds back to local organizations, and will be partnering with local schools, sports clubs and other organizations to host fundraising events. The Reno restaurant will also create 50 jobs locally.

Mayer Zahid, Blaze Pizza Franchisee said, “We are thrilled to open Blaze Pizza in Reno.  We have been a part of the community for 20+ years and are excited to bring even more amazing food to the area.  Reno has a reputation as being known for great people and strong community, and we are grateful to be a part of the wonderful culture.  We thank the people of Reno for welcoming and embracing Blaze Pizza!"

About Blaze Pizza

The first Blaze Pizza^® restaurant opened on Aug. 6, 2012, in Irvine, Calif., and quickly gained attention for its chef-driven recipes, thoughtful interior design, and a service culture that celebrates individuality. Recently named ‘#1 Brand of the Year’ in the 2017 Fast Casual Top 100, the fast-growing chain currently operates over 260 restaurants in 40 states, Canada and Kuwait, including the major metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Las Vegas, Boston, and Toronto.  Founded by Elise and Rick Wetzel (co-founder of Wetzel’s Pretzels), the concept is backed by private equity firm Brentwood Associates and founding investors that include LeBron James, Maria Shriver, movie producer John Davis and Boston Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner.  For more information, visit www.blazepizza.com or www.facebook.com/blazepizza or click here to view a company video.

Media Contact:
Joshua Levitt, Press Relations
Josh.Levitt@blazepizza.com
949-215-1438

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