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Blaze Pizza to celebrate grand opening in Statesboro with free pizzas all day

Statesboro's newest restaurant, Blaze Pizza, will open on Tuesday, November 5. Owned and operated by Bulloch natives Grant and L.B. Watkins and business partner Pete Kelly, the restaurant will offer each customer a free 11" pizza on opening day, with other highlights including Rolling Monkey ice cream and music by Brent Stephens.
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Blaze Pizza is located at 301 Tormenta Way, in the new shopping center behind Publix. | Whitney Lavoie

Blaze Pizza, the recognized leader in fast-casual artisanal pizza, has announced the grand opening of its newest location at 301 Tormenta Way, behind Publix in Statesboro, Georgia. To celebrate the grand opening on November 5th, all in-store guests will receive a free 11” signature or build-your-own pizza from 10:30am – 10:00pm.

Along with free pizzas all day, guests can enjoy live music from local artist Brent Stephens, Rolling Monkey ice cream, and a chance to spin Blaze’s wheel of fire to win prizes, swag, or free pizza for an entire year. 

The new Statesboro restaurant at 301 Tormenta Way is proudly owned and operated by KW Restaurant Group, led by local entrepreneurs Grant and L.B. Watkins, alongside their business partner and long-term friend, Pete Kelly. For Grant and L.B., both born and raised in Statesboro, this location holds special significance as a deeply personal project.

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Photo Courtesy of Blaze Pizza

KW Restaurant Group owns other Blaze Pizzas in Valdosta and Brunswick, along with Shane’s Rib Shack in Brunswick and Statesboro. They are also looking to develop another Blaze Pizza in Southeast Georgia in the coming year.

“My brother and I share wonderful childhood memories of growing up in Statesboro, and we can’t wait to serve our hometown some of the best pizza they’ve ever had,” said Grant, co-owner of the Statesboro Blaze restaurant. “We’re looking forward to celebrating this new restaurant with a free pizza day and providing local families with a delicious and affordable dining option for years to come.”

At Blaze, guests can customize their pizza with over 45 ingredients, including options like roasted garlic, artichokes, hand-torn basil, classic pepperoni, Italian sausage, and even a no-extra-cost plant-based chorizo. Blaze’s dedication to using high-quality ingredients ensures that every pizza is crafted to perfectly satisfy each guest's unique cravings.

For the full list of Blaze Pizza locations and menu offerings, guests can visit blazepizza.com or download the company’s mobile app.  

About Blaze Pizza

Founded in 2011, Blaze Pizza is the nation's leading fast-casual pizza franchise concept with more than 300 restaurants across 38 states and three countries. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Blaze Pizza is committed to delivering a one-of-a-kind customer experience and unparalleled high-quality products.

Known for its savory artisanal pizzas and customizable made-to-order menu, Blaze leads the industry in menu innovation and product excellence. The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades including Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, as well as #1 spots on Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers and Franchise Times' Fast and Serious list.

Visit blazepizza.com for additional information and stay connected @BlazePizza.