Blaze Pizza, a trailblazer in the fast-casual pizza scene, has signed a 25-unit expansion agreement with longtime franchisee SoCal Blazers, Inc., led by Reza Medali, Mehdi Khosh and Ryan Khosh. The agreement spans five Southern California counties, including Los Angeles, San Bernadino, Riverside, Orange and San Diego.
Medali, a Blaze franchisee for over a decade, currently operates 21 locations in the region. The agreement includes the opening of four new restaurants in 2025.
“Blaze Pizza sets the standard for Fast Fire’d artisanal pizza, with an unbeatable menu and a leadership team that truly supports its franchisees,” Medali said. “I’m thrilled to bring even more Blaze locations to Southern California, a region that already embraces Blaze’s bold flavors and exceptional dining experience.”
“Reza and his team exemplify what it means to be exceptional operators, and we couldn’t be more excited to champion their continued success with Blaze,” said Beto Guajardo, CEO of Blaze Pizza. “Franchisees like Reza are the driving force behind Blaze Pizza’s status as the leader in fast-casual artisanal pizza, and their passion fuels our growth and innovation every day.”
At Blaze Pizza, guests can customize their pizza with more than 45 ingredients, including grilled chicken, artichokes, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, hand-torn basil, and spicy-sweet and balsamic drizzles. Beyond pizza, Blaze offers Fast Fire’d Meatballs, fresh salads, cheesy breads and desserts.
Blaze Pizza is currently seeking experienced, qualified multi-unit franchisees globally and in markets throughout the U.S.
Earlier this year, Blaze Pizza signed a deal with NAD Holding to expand its international footprint, including six new locations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
