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title: "Plain States Get a Bigger Slice of Toppers Pizza with Backing of Dynamic Nebraska Duo"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a26db18c-137a-485e-bdfd-2c572950ce44
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241024_plain_states_get_a_bigger_slice_of_toppers_pizza_with_backing_of_dynamic_ne.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
published: 2024-10-24T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:00:35.979Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Plain States Get a Bigger Slice of Toppers Pizza with Backing of Dynamic Nebraska Duo

**TL;DR:** Toppers Pizza franchisees Ross Lerner and Lori Irvin acquired four existing locations in Nebraska and South Dakota and plan to build four more. The expansion will bring Toppers Pizza to more communities in Omaha and Lincoln.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-24. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241024_plain_states_get_a_bigger_slice_of_toppers_pizza_with_backing_of_dynamic_ne.html).*

## Story

Toppers Pizza is set to expand its presence in Nebraska. Franchisees Ross Lerner and Lori Irvin have recently acquired four existing Toppers Pizza locations – including two in Omaha, one in Lincoln and one in Sioux Falls, South Dakota .

The business partners have signed an agreement to build four additional Toppers Pizza restaurants over the next four and a half years. The new stores will be strategically placed in Omaha and Lincoln, with two locations planned for each city. This expansion is a testament to Toppers Pizza’s growing popularity and the robust potential of franchising in a small-town setting.

“We are thrilled to expand Toppers Pizza into more communities within Nebraska and South Dakota,” said Ross Lerner. “The demand for our high-quality pizza, signature Topperstix, and our diverse menu of pies, wings and desserts continues to grow. Our new locations will share these popular offerings with even more fans.”

Lori Irvin added, “Our goal is to deliver the exceptional Toppers Pizza experience to a broader audience, and we are committed to serving each community with dedication and enthusiasm. We look forward to becoming a staple in these new markets and engaging with our new guests.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- restaurant growth (topic)
- Toppers Pizza (company)
- Omaha (location)
- Nebraska (location)
- south dakota (location)
- sioux falls (location)
- Lincoln (location)
- Ross Lerner (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241024_plain_states_get_a_bigger_slice_of_toppers_pizza_with_backing_of_dynamic_ne.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a26db18c-137a-485e-bdfd-2c572950ce44).