Cannoli Kitchen Pizza: Boca Raton, Fla.

Though it might sound like an Italian bakery, Cannoli Kitchen Pizza is a newly franchising fast-casual pizza chain based in Florida with six locations. Since announcing franchising last September, the company has signed eight franchise agreements in Florida, Alabama, Michigan, and Georgia with 30 total in the works.

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza is part of United Franchise Group, a family of affiliated brands and consultants. Cannoli Kitchen Pizza is part of UFG’s food division, Big Flavor Brands, which also includes Graze Craze and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. Cannoli Kitchen began franchising under UFG-affiliated company, Accurate Franchising Inc.

“The franchise brand is transforming Italian take-out and delivery to a super-fast-fresh experience,” a representative for the brand said. “For nearly 30 years, Cannoli Kitchen Pizza has been creating fine classics like baked pasta, calzones, salads, garlic rolls, and pizza by the pie or by the slice; this is the place where grandma’s lost recipes can finally be found….This concept offers a unique opportunity in a booming industry with an affordable investment, multiple streams of revenue, and complete support provided by UFG.”

The next franchises to open will be in Boca Raton; Macomb, Mich.; and Greenacres, Fla. The company has also signed three new franchise agreements in Dallas.

The overall average check is $25.75 with an average location size of 1,200-1,600 square feet.

This article was originally published by Nation’s Restaurant News