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title: "48 New Locations for Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/da47ecfc-e7c5-4c94-b941-1e2e8eb23435
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/48-new-locations-for-old-chicago-pizza-taproom
author: "Global Franchise Team"
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2017-11-15T16:47:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:58.536Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# 48 New Locations for Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom

**TL;DR:** Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom has signed franchise development agreements for 48 new outlets across nine or more states. The company is continuing its nationwide expansion with new and existing franchise partners.

*By Global Franchise Team, originally published in Global Franchise on 2017-11-15. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/48-new-locations-for-old-chicago-pizza-taproom).*

## Story

Pizza and craft beer specialist Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom has announced the signing of franchise development agreements for 48 new outlets across nine or more states with new franchise partners. New locations are planned for Iowa, Indiana, Nevada, Missouri, Kentucky, Kansas Arizona, Alabama and Georgia.

“We’re thrilled to be continuing nationwide expansion with new and existing franchise partners who have been committed to accelerating the growth and success of Old Chicago,” said Mark A. Belanger, CFE, Vice President of Global Franchise Operations and Development for CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc, operating company of Old Chicago.

“We’re focused on making significant investments in our company that reinforce Old Chicago’s growth potential and position our franchisees for success, so that they ultimately want to expand their portfolio and introduce Old Chicago to new markets. These agreements are a testament to the strength of our evolving business model and exceptional offerings, and we look forward to developing new Old Chicago locations across the country.”

## Entities

- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise development (topic)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- international expansion (topic)
- James Fell (person)

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Originally reported by Global Franchise Team, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/48-new-locations-for-old-chicago-pizza-taproom). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/da47ecfc-e7c5-4c94-b941-1e2e8eb23435).