Pizza Express takes on America! UK chain to open new Florida branch
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The UK's beloved Pizza Express is taking on America with a new restaurant opening in Florida. Founded in 1965 by Peter Boizot, the chain, which first launched in London's Soho, has long been a staple on the British high street. It's a level of success that the team are hoping to recreate across the pond with its first pizza restaurant in Florida, which will open next year.
![[The chain, founded in 1965 by Peter Boizot, is aiming to expand to 1,000 restaurants globally by 2030]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/13/93315139-14209295-image-a-26_1734614895464.jpg)
Franchisee Purple Square Management, which currently operates in over 245 locations, including with Dunkin Donuts and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, will team with the chain to open its first US location. The move will bring Pizza Express closer to its goal of expanding to 1,000 restaurants globally by 2030, alongside its restaurants in India, Hong Kong, and Singapore, among others.
![[Pictured: Pizza toppings sit in glass bowls as an employee garnishes pizzas in the kitchen of a PizzaExpress restaurant in London]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/13/93315179-14209295-image-a-27_1734614960071.jpg)
Chris Holmes, Chief Development Officer of Pizza Express, said: 'This marks a major milestone in our global journey, as we introduce our brand to one of the world's most dynamic markets. 'We are a place where pizza fans, no matter how small, can enjoy Dough Balls on demand, where mates or dates can sip Margaritas with Margheritas or enjoy a Peroni with a Padana.
![[A Pizza Express restaurant, pictured in 1997]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/21/11/73466649-12323513-image-a-22_1689935479736.jpg)
'With an American love story behind our popular American pizza, it only seems right that we share this joy with American pizza fans together with our first franchise partner, Purple Square. We are here to raise the bar of pizza in the United States as we bring the best of Pizza Express to new audiences.'.
