Zpizza
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | January 1, 1986 in Laguna Beach, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Suzy Megroz, Sid Fanarof |
| Headquarters | Newport Beach, California , United States |
Area served | California, Arizona, Vietnam |
Key people | Ron Osmena (Operations and Contract Consultant) |
| Products | Artisan-style pizzas, salads, sandwiches |
| Website | zpizza |
zpizza (initially known as z pizza and frequently referred to as z) is a pizza franchise headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
The brand maintains outlets in California, Arizona, and Vietnam, with intentions to expand into the Philippines between 2025 and 2026. Its offerings include artisan-style pizzas crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, complemented by salads and sandwiches. Patrons have the option to personalize their pizzas by selecting from a variety of crusts, sauces, cheeses, and toppings, including gluten-free and vegan selections.
History
Established in Laguna Beach, California in 1986 by Suzy Megroz and Sid Fanarof, zpizza was initially owned by Fanarof along with Chris Bright and Dan Rowe, the founders of Fransmart. The company began franchising operations in 2000. In 2022, zpizza was purchased by zpizza USA and its partners, who appointed Ron Osmena as Operations and Contract Consultant. Since that acquisition, numerous new locations have launched throughout Orange County, Riverside County, the Bay Area, Los Angeles County, the Phoenix metropolitan area, and Southeast Asia.
The brand name derives from Megroz’s French-accented pronunciation of "the pizza place" as "zee pizza place." Originally branded as "z pizza," the name was later merged into "zpizza," often abbreviated simply as "z."