PALMDALE, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire/ — RedBrick Pizza Worldwide, the fast-growing gourmet pizza franchise, has been ranked #9 on Fast Casual Magazine’s 100 “Movers and Shakers”.

This privately held company has experienced double-digit growth for three years in a row. With development agreements for hundreds more in multiple states, RedBrick Pizza has released their international plans for expansion. Over the next twelve months approximately 30 cafes are scheduled to open.

“They are positioning RedBrick with a goal to be #1 worldwide,” said industry consultant Tom Feltenstein. “RedBrick has won the respect of industry experts with their innovative approach and the hearts of the dining public with their fresh, healthy gourmet taste. They’re out to become the consumer’s first choice in fast casual fire-roasted gourmet pizza,” Feltenstein said.

The fast-rising firm caught the industry off-guard. RedBrick was awarded Nation’s Restaurant News “Hot Concept” for 2006 and was featured among Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 50 New Franchises. QSR Magazine named them as “Ones to Watch.”

The founders credit their meteoric rise to attending to details and a great team of master developers and franchisees who embrace the RedBrick culture, ensuring the Redbrick system is well established and replicated consistently. “RedBrick is the Starbucks of the pizza industry, strategically positioned to compete with the top four pizza chains and become the #1 fire-roasted gourmet pizza chain,” said Feltenstein.

RedBrick’s Neighborhood Pizza Cafes(TM) combine century-old Italian tradition with new world convenience in an upbeat contemporary atmosphere. The cafes specialize in a unique, fire-roasted gourmet pizza that can be prepared in just three minutes with heart healthy olive oil resulting in a lighter, gourmet taste. Pizzas are complemented by fresh chopped salads, Fhazani(TM) fire-roasted gourmet sandwiches and authentic Italian gelato for dessert.

For further information on Redbrick Pizza Worldwide, master development and franchise opportunities, and current cafe locations, visit www.redbrickpizza.com.