Montreal-based Pizzeria Bros, a fast-casual pizzeria known for its artisanal-style pizzas, is set for major expansion across Quebec and Ontario.
Founded in Old Montreal in 2016, this award-winning pizzeria has quickly gained a loyal following for its fresh ingredients, house-made dough, and high-heat ovens that ensure the perfect pizza experience.
Currently operating 13 corporate and franchise locations, including three outside Quebec (Hamilton, Edmonton and Moncton, Pizzeria Bros is preparing to open three new locations this winter in Montreal’s Ahuntsic and downtown areas by the Bell Centre, as well as Candiac. Future expansion plans include key markets such as the South Shore, Laval, Terrebonne, Nun’s Island, and Mont Tremblant in Quebec, along with Burlington and Oakville in Ontario.
Tony Flanz and the team at Think Retail are collaborating with Pizzeria Bros as they embark on a nationwide expansion.
A Commitment to Quality and Innovation
Founder and President Carl Sexton explains the inspiration behind Pizzeria Bros, saying, “Patrick (Doignaux) and I had both worked in the restaurant industry for many years. Patrick had worked in an Italian restaurant that also had a pizza oven and he really liked the whole pizza side of it with the takeout and the quick turnaround times was what interested him. We went with that and developed a concept around that.”
With a menu featuring Italian-style sandwiches, artisanal salads, chicken fingers, fries, and desserts, the pizzeria offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. Each location showcases a modern industrial-chic design, allowing customers to watch their pizzas being made through a glass partition.
Strategic Growth Across Canada
As demand for high-quality, quick-service pizza continues to rise, Pizzeria Bros is strategically selecting high-density areas with strong foot traffic for its new locations. “We’re starting to reduce the size of footprints. Since COVID, there’s more and more takeout. It’s become a bigger percentage of our sales. So we’re looking at spots as small as 1,000 square feet and pretty much maxing out at 1,500 square feet,” says Sexton. “Unlike your typical pizzerias we also do a dining room. There’s the option to eat in. We offer beer and wine, desserts.”
The company’s long-term vision includes sustainable, responsible growth, with a goal of reaching over 50 stores in the coming years. “We want to do it in a healthy way and a responsible way so we’re not just putting stores everywhere,” Sexton notes. “We take opportunities as they come and grow organically.”
With six new stores planned this year and franchise agreements signed in Oakville, Burlington, and the Maritimes, Pizzeria Bros is well on its way to becoming a household name across Canada. The company is expecting to open about six new stores this year, perhaps more.
“We’re looking to expand in the GTA. We have a franchisee signed on for either Oakville or Burlington, Ontario. So we’re looking for real estate there. And we’re also looking to expand with our developer in the Maritimes. Most likely Halifax will be the next area. But we’re also looking at Fredericton and Saint John’s. Big expansion plans,” adds Sexton.
As Sexton puts it, “We’re excited about expanding the Pizzeria Bros brand and bringing our signature pizza experience to even more cities.”
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