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title: "Pizza Guys Expands in Orange County with New Yorba Linda Restaurant"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/05f8fd3b-1a10-41b9-871c-58b596ca00b3
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260825_pizza_guys_expands_in_orange_county_with_new_yorba_linda_restaurant.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-25T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:27.811Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Pizza Guys Expands in Orange County with New Yorba Linda Restaurant

**TL;DR:** Pizza Guys is expanding in Orange County with a new restaurant in Yorba Linda, owned and operated by local entrepreneur Sameh Mekhaiel. The new location is part of the brand's continued growth across the county, offering scratch-made pizzas and a community-focused approach.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-25. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260825_pizza_guys_expands_in_orange_county_with_new_yorba_linda_restaurant.html).*

## Story

August 25, 2026 — Franchising.com — Sacramento — Pizza Guys is continuing its expansion across Orange County with the opening of a new restaurant at 18653 Yorba Linda Blvd in Yorba Linda. Owned and operated by local entrepreneur Sameh Mekhaiel, the new location brings the brand's scratch-made pizzas and community-focused approach to another corner of Orange County.

Mekhaiel's path to franchise ownership began with a personal connection to the brand. He was first introduced to the Pizza Guys opportunity through a friend who was already a Pizza Guys franchisee. As he learned more about the brand’s proven model and strong reputation, he knew it was the right fit. Before becoming a Pizza Guys franchisee, Mekhaiel worked at another pizza restaurant, giving him invaluable hands-on experience with the day-to-day rhythm of running a kitchen and serving customers.

“A friend of mine who's a Pizza Guys franchisee kept telling me how much he loved the brand, and once I looked into it myself, I understood why,” said Mekhaiel. “Having worked in a pizza restaurant before this, I already knew how much hard work goes into getting every pie right. Now, I have the opportunity to bring that same dedication to my own location and build something the Yorba Linda community can be proud of.”

As part of the grand opening celebrations, Mekhaiel and his team plan to offer a special which consists of two medium pizzas, any topping for $16.99 each when you buy two.

“Sameh's experience in the pizza industry, combined with his passion for serving customers, makes him a great addition to the Pizza Guys family. We're excited to support him as he brings our commitment to quality, service and value to the Yorba Linda community,” said Shahpour Nejad, CEO and Founder of Pizza Guys.

For 40 years, Pizza Guys has been dedicated to serving quality artisan pizzas while ensuring customer satisfaction. As the home of specialty pizzas, every location makes dough from scratch daily and uses only fresh, high-quality ingredients. Without compromising quality, Pizza Guys offers deals to fit every budget. The brand prides itself on exceptional customer service and is looking to partner with customer-oriented entrepreneurs who want to grow through franchising and bring the Pizza Guys experience to their communities.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- franchise ownership (topic)
- community engagement (topic)
- Orange County (location)
- Pizza Guys (company)
- Shahpour Nejad (person)
- Yorba Linda (location)
- Sameh Mekhaiel (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260825_pizza_guys_expands_in_orange_county_with_new_yorba_linda_restaurant.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/05f8fd3b-1a10-41b9-871c-58b596ca00b3).