Slice House Pizza to Open in Fremont
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a fast-casual pizza chain, will open a new location in Fremont at 43456 Boscell Road. The restaurant, founded by 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, will replace a former Dog Haus. The opening is part of the brand's ongoing expansion in the Bay Area.
- The new Fremont location is part of a massive franchise expansion for Slice House, which currently has over 142 locations open or in development across states like California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and Tennessee. The brand began franchising in 2022. - Founder Tony Gemignani, a Fremont native, is a 13-time World Pizza Champion and was the first American to be named World Champion Pizza Maker at the World Pizza Cup in Naples, Italy. He also runs the International School of Pizza, where he trains chefs from around the world. - The franchise owners for the Fremont location, Hersh Mahavni and Pritika Rajasanshi, grew up in the area and have a long-standing connection with Gemignani. - The total investment to open a Slice House franchise ranges from approximately $406,300 to $1.2 million, which includes a franchise fee of around $30,000 to $35,000. Franchisees need at least $250,000 in liquid capital. - The menu will feature various pizza styles including New York, Sicilian, Grandma, and Detroit, available by the slice or as whole pies. For each new location, Gemignani often develops a unique specialty pizza. - The 43456 Boscell Road address is in the Pacific Commons Shopping Center, and the former tenant, Dog Haus, was a restaurant known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, and burgers.
