Mazzio’s, LLC has appointed Craig Weiss as chief operating officer, a newly created position that highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing operations and fostering growth, according to a press release.
Weiss, a seasoned leader with nearly 35 years of experience in the pizza industry, brings a proven record of operational excellence and team development from his tenure with Domino’s Pizza and Papa Murphy’s International. Weiss will oversee restaurant operations, restaurant maintenance and franchisee relations for Mazzio’s.
“We are thankful for the strong relationships our team members have built with our guests over the past 60 years, and we are excited to take our brand into the future. With Craig Weiss joining our team, we’re committed to elevating every aspect of our business—consistently delivering great food, exceptional service, and the kind of hospitality that keeps our guests coming back for generations to come,” said Mazzio’s President and CEO Lori Carver.
Weiss’s journey in the pizza business began in a mom-and-pop pizza restaurant during high school and college. His dedication to the industry flourished during his time at Domino’s Pizza, where he advanced through various leadership roles in training, development, international operations and corporate operations. He later served as senior vice president of operations at Papa Murphy’s International, where he oversaw significant growth and operational excellence across the brand’s franchise and corporate stores.
Most recently, Weiss served as COO for a major Domino’s franchisee group, overseeing 95 stores in Texas and Tennessee. Under his leadership, the group achieved unprecedented improvements in sales, service metrics and profitability by implementing innovative systems and fostering a high-performance culture, the press release stated.
I’m thrilled to be a part of the Mazzio’s family,” Weiss said. “Mazzio’s has developed a loyal following over the years, and I’m honored to help the brand achieve its incredible potential.”
Tulsa-based Mazzio’s LLC was established in 1961 and operates Mazzio’s Pizza & Wings, Oliveto Italian Bistro and Mazzio’s GO! brands. The corporation was founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma by the late Ken Selby and ownership remains in his family today. Mazzio’s Pizza & Wings has 104 locations.