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title: "Pizza Factory Appoints Lisa Roscoe as CEO"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a618ad60-ebbf-48a6-8a44-3609009578a1
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250805_pizza_factory_appoints_lisa_roscoe_as_ceo.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2025-08-05T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:15:38.390Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Pizza Factory Appoints Lisa Roscoe as CEO

**TL;DR:** Pizza Factory has appointed Lisa Roscoe as its new CEO, marking a new chapter for the brand under Wonder Franchises' leadership. Roscoe aims to build on the brand's strengths while reinforcing systems and standards for long-term growth.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-08-05. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250805_pizza_factory_appoints_lisa_roscoe_as_ceo.html).*

## Story

Her appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for Pizza Factory under the leadership of Wonder Franchises. With Roscoe at the helm, Pizza Factory is reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, franchisee support and growth, while staying true to the values that have defined the brand. Following former CEO MJ Riva’s long-standing and impactful leadership, Roscoe continues her approach with humility, authenticity, and a genuine care for franchisees and the communities they serve. Mary Jane Riva will stay on as a trusted advisor to Lisa and the Wonder Franchises team.

“My goal is to build on what makes Pizza Factory special while reinforcing the systems and standards that support long-term growth,” said Roscoe. “There’s so much heart here. I want to protect that, elevate it, and ensure our franchisees feel supported every step of the way. That means listening closely, investing in innovation, and making sure every initiative we roll out is designed to help our restaurants thrive.”

Roscoe brings a seasoned, yet approachable leadership style shaped by her time at major restaurant brands and in the media industry. She has held development and legal roles at emerging franchise concepts like St. Louis Bar & Grill and multinational brands like Tim Horton’s.

“Lisa is exactly the kind of leader I had hoped would step into this role; she’s thoughtful, approachable, and genuinely invested in supporting our franchisees,” said Mary Jane Riva, former CEO of Pizza Factory. “She brings the right blend of experience and heart to guide Pizza Factory, and I have full confidence in her ability to honor the legacy we’ve built while moving the brand forward with clarity and purpose.”

“To get someone as talented as Lisa, who also has so much relevant experience, is a huge win for Pizza Factory,” said Adam Lewin, CEO of Wonder Franchises. “She has a unique ability to balance operational discipline with genuine, people-first leadership. Her track record in franchising is exceptional, and her passion for this industry shines through. Lisa’s leadership is exactly what we need to build on the strong foundation Mary Jane developed and to reach new heights.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- leadership change (topic)
- ceo appointment (topic)
- Tim Hortons (company)
- Pizza Factory (company)
- operational excellence (topic)
- Mary Jane Riva (person)
- MJ Riva (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250805_pizza_factory_appoints_lisa_roscoe_as_ceo.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a618ad60-ebbf-48a6-8a44-3609009578a1).