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Singas Famous Pizza, founded in 1967 by Bill Singas, has nearly 40 locations across 14 states. The chain began franchising in 2004 after receiving an overwhelming number of requests.
Singas Famous Pizza was founded in Elmhurst, New York, in 1967 by Bill Singas. He eventually brought on Greg Tsanis, who was born in Greece and spent 14 years crafting his recipes. In 1977, Greg and his brother Chris purchased the business from Singas and began opening more stores in the tristate area.
In 2004, due to an overwhelming number of requests, Singas Famous Pizza began franchising. The chain has since grown to nearly 40 locations across 14 states, serving made-to-order, handcrafted dishes, including its signature Pesto Pizza, Halal Pizza, Indian Pizza, Famous Pizza, garlic knots, sandwiches, pasta, wings, chicken tenders, and more.
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This story was originally published in Restaurant Business on October 29, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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