WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, a renowned pizzeria brand celebrated for its fresh Italian cuisine, has announced the development of its first eight franchise locations. These new sites will be established in various cities across Florida, including Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando, as well as in Alabama, Michigan, and Georgia.
"Cannoli Kitchen Pizza has been serving families in Florida for 28 years, and we are eager to bring this concept to other states in the U.S. as we are confident new guests will make visiting our restaurants a weekly family tradition," said Austin Titus, President of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza. "As we scale the brand, we will remain committed to sourcing the freshest ingredients to create a craveable and efficient dining experience. It's rare to cultivate a restaurant brand with a mom-and-pop vibe that's consistent across multiple locations, but that's exactly what we are doing with this pizza franchise."
Cannoli Kitchen Pizza currently operates four locations in South Florida – Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Deerfield Beach – and aims to finalize 30 new franchise deals and open five new locations by the end of the year. Throughout its expansion, the franchise is dedicated to maintaining its reputation for serving authentic Italian dishes at reasonable prices, provided by friendly and knowledgeable staff.
"We're executing a growth strategy designed to expand the brand and encourage anyone who is interested in owning a pizza franchise to reach out and set up a discovery day with our team to learn more about the perks of franchise ownership," added Titus. "We're here to help aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of restaurant ownership with a brand that people take great pride in being a part of – a brand that has a family-feel and is backed by a powerful support team with years of experience."
The pizzeria, which started in Boca Raton in 1996, grew to six locations before transitioning to a franchise model in the fall of 2023. Today, Cannoli Kitchen Pizza is part of United Franchise Group (UFG), a family of affiliated brands and consultants with nearly four decades of experience in the franchising industry. Cannoli Kitchen Pizza is also included in UFG's food division, Big Flavor Brands.
This expansion is particularly significant as it signals Cannoli Kitchen Pizza's entry into new markets and its potential to become a familiar name in American households. By leveraging UFG's extensive network and experience, Cannoli Kitchen Pizza aims to offer aspiring entrepreneurs a robust support system and a proven business model. This growth strategy could potentially reshape the quick-service Italian dining segment, providing more opportunities for franchise ownership and enhancing the availability of quality Italian cuisine across the country.
