Blaze Pizza 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 Southern California counties, including Los Angeles, San Bernadino, Riverside, Orange and San Diego, according to a press release.
Medali, a Blaze franchisee for over a decade, currently operates 21 locations in the region. The agreement includes the opening of four 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 in the press release. “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.”
Beto Guajardo, CEO of Blaze Pizza, said Medali and his team exemplify what it means to be exceptional operators.
“We couldn’t be more excited to champion their continued success with Blaze,” he said in the press release. “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.”
Blaze was founded in 2011 and operates more than 300 restaurants across 38 states and three countries.
