Pizza Patrón has opened its second corporate-owned store at 526 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas.

The carryout location is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to midnight.

“We are experiencing double-digit comp sales this year and expanding our footprint in key growth markets,” said Victor Vazquez, business development manager for Pizza Patrón.  “This success is a testament to the strength of the Pizza Patrón brand and business model.”

In the past year, Pizza Patrón has bolstered its position and laid a foundation for high growth by suspending pursuit of new franchisees and eliminating low-performing operations, strategically closing over 20 percent of its stores. The company also narrowed its brand focus from “Hispanic” to “Mexican” to start 2014, intensifying its relationship with customers and further differentiating itself in the marketplace.

Despite having 20 percent fewer stores, Pizza Patrón’s yearly total sales are up 3.9 percent and comp sales are up 10 percent through May.

Candidates interested in current crew and leadership opportunities can call Pizza Patron’semployment hotline 972-982-0091.

About Pizza Patrón

Since 1986, Pizza Patrón has been committed to making its promise of “Más Pizza. Menos Dinero.®” a reality for every customer.  From the beginning, the brand has been recognized for its ‘fresh-dough’ pizza, its low prices and its trademark “friendly, bicultural service.”  In 2007, the company drew international media attention with its PIZZA POR PESOS® program when it began accepting Mexican Pesos at all of its restaurants.  In 2012, the company’s PIZZA POR FAVOR™ promotion that gave free pizzas to anyone who ordered in Spanish sparked international news coverage and lively debate throughout the U.S.  Today, Pizza Patrón is the leading Mexican pizza brand in the U.S. and remains dedicated to bringing its unique experience to life with every pizza made, and in every community it serves.