Pizza Guys Opens New Restaurant in Yorba Linda, California

The Sacramento-based brand is growing its Orange County footprint with a new franchised location operated by a former pizza restaurant employee.

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Pizza Guys Opens New Restaurant in Yorba Linda, California

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Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based pizza franchise, has opened a new restaurant in Yorba Linda, California, operated by local entrepreneur Sameh Mekhaiel. The new location is part of the brand's expansion across Orange County.

Pizza Guys, the Sacramento-based pizza franchise known for its handcrafted pizzas, fresh ingredients, exceptional customer service and outstanding value, 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.

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This story was originally published in QSR Magazine on July 29, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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