To celebrate the NFL Draft—which begins Thursday, April 24—Paisano’s is drafting a local head coach.
Paisano’s—a regional pizza chain with over 40 locations across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.—has announced a new addition: Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn has signed on as the company’s latest brand ambassador.
The partnership deepens Paisano’s long-standing relationship with the Commanders. The chain became the official pizza partner of the team in 2018 and has worked with several notable team alumni, including Santana Moss, Ryan Kerrigan, Doc Walker and Ken Harvey.
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“For me, this partnership is personal,” said Paisano’s CEO Fouad Qreitem. “I grew up a Commanders fan, and like many others, I watched Coach Quinn take the team to the NFC Championship last season. It’s clear he’s connected with the fanbase. On top of that, his values align with ours, especially around supporting military families.”
Coach Quinn echoed the sentiment. “Paisano’s shares the same ‘Anybody. Anywhere. Anytime.’ mindset we have on the field,” he said. “I’m especially excited to work with a company that’s serious about giving back—particularly to veterans and military families.”
To mark the partnership, Paisano’s will introduce The Coach Quinn Pizza, featuring the coach’s favorite toppings. The limited-time item will be available throughout the 2025 NFL season. For every Coach Quinn pizza sold, Paisano’s will donate $1 to Quinn’s Corps, a charitable initiative supporting active-duty military personnel and veterans.
Founded in 1998 at the Shoppes at Fair Lakes in Fairfax, Virginia, Paisano’s has grown into a regional pizza brand with over 40 corporate-owned and franchised locations. The company is known for its made-from-scratch approach, preparing everything from dough to sauces fresh daily.
