Canada-based automated pizzeria brand PizzaForno has expanded its overseas footprint by entering Mexico.
The company announced the opening of its inaugural 24/7 automated pizzeria in Mexico City.
The pizza brand’s expansion into Mexico represents its second international market entry in the last two years.
It currently operates in all three of the largest countries in North America.
The company has entered into a 20-unit agreement with master licensees Salomon Bialostozky and Jacko Duayhe.
They intend to establish 20 locations in the Mexico City area by 2024.
PizzaForno’s coverage will extend to Cancun, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, Monterrey, Puerto Vallarta, and Puebla.
The company additionally intends to grow its presence south of the border with over 100 units and aims to establish 25,000 operating units by 2028.
PizzaForno chief marketing officer Jason Lowder stated, “We’re bringing delicious pizzas to Mexico, an underserved market, where customers are looking for fast, flavourful, hot meal options that they can access at any time of the day.
“As we continue to see excitement for our innovative brand, we look forward to continuing to grow our footprint across the globe.”
Founded in 2018, PizzaForno stands as the sole automated pizzeria in North America, capable of crafting a pizza in less than three minutes.
The brand provides round-the-clock access to pizzas via its digital vending machines, with 2,200 of them currently in operation across Europe.
PizzaForno currently runs 61 establishments in the United States and is dedicated to expanding its presence to over 100 locations across the country.
In May 2023, the company ventured into the Georgia market, unveiling three new establishments in Atlanta.
The first of the three locations is planned for Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood at 3861 Roswell Road. The other two will open later this month around metro Atlanta.