Pizza Chain Slice House to Open in Fremont
What happened
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a fast-casual pizza chain, is opening a new location in Fremont at 43456 Boscell Road. The restaurant will replace the former Dog Haus location. The chain was founded by 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani.
Why it matters
- The Fremont location is a homecoming for founder Tony Gemignani, who was born and raised in the city and graduated from Washington High School. - Gemignani is the first and only "Triple Crown" winner for baking at the International Pizza Championships in Lecce, Italy, and was the first American and non-Neapolitan to be named World Champion Pizza Maker at the World Pizza Cup in Naples, Italy. - The Slice House franchise program began in July 2022 and has rapidly expanded, with 124 multi-unit deals signed across several states and plans for 75 more units by the end of 2024. - Slice House serves various pizza styles by the slice or as whole pies, including New York, Sicilian, Detroit, and Grandma styles, alongside pastas, wings, and salads. - Gemignani also runs the International School of Pizza, where he is the first certified Master Instructor in the United States, training chefs from around the world. - The new Fremont restaurant will be operated by franchisees Hersh Mahavni and Pritika Rajasanshi, both of whom grew up in the Fremont area. - In addition to Slice House, Gemignani's restaurant portfolio includes other concepts like Tony's Pizza Napoletana, Pizza Rock, and Capo's. - The brand has received accolades such as being named the "#1 Emerging Brand" in Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
Key numbers
- Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a fast-casual pizza chain, is opening a new location in Fremont at 43456 Boscell Road.
- The chain was founded by 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani.
- The Slice House franchise program began in July 2022 and has rapidly expanded, with 124 multi-unit deals signed across several states and plans for 75 more units by the end of 2024.
- The brand has received accolades such as being named the "#1 Emerging Brand" in Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
What happens next
- The Slice House franchise program began in July 2022 and has rapidly expanded, with 124 multi-unit deals signed across several states and plans for 75 more units by the end of 2024.
- The new Fremont restaurant will be operated by franchisees Hersh Mahavni and Pritika Rajasanshi, both of whom grew up in the Fremont area.
- The restaurant will replace the former Dog Haus location.
Quick answers
What happened in Pizza Chain Slice House to Open in Fremont?
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a fast-casual pizza chain, is opening a new location in Fremont at 43456 Boscell Road. The restaurant will replace the former Dog Haus location. The chain was founded by 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani.
Why does Pizza Chain Slice House to Open in Fremont matter?
The Fremont location is a homecoming for founder Tony Gemignani, who was born and raised in the city and graduated from Washington High School. Gemignani is the first and only "Triple Crown" winner for baking at the International Pizza Championships in Lecce, Italy, and was the first American and non-Neapolitan to be named World Champion Pizza Maker at the World Pizza Cup in Naples, Italy. The Slice House franchise program began in July 2022 and has rapidly expanded, with 124 multi-unit deals signed across several states and plans for 75 more units by the end of 2024. Slice House serves various pizza styles by the slice or as whole pies, including New York, Sicilian, Detroit, and Grandma styles, alongside pastas, wings, and salads. Gemignani also runs the International School of Pizza, where he is the first certified Master Instructor in the United States, training chefs from around the world. The new Fremont restaurant will be operated by franchisees Hersh Mahavni and Pritika Rajasanshi, both of whom grew up in the Fremont area. In addition to Slice House, Gemignani's restaurant portfolio includes other concepts like Tony's Pizza Napoletana, Pizza Rock, and Capo's. The brand has received accolades such as being named the "#1 Emerging Brand" in Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
