Pizza Inn, a subsidiary of Rave Restaurant Group, has signed a franchise agreement with the Blessings Basket Company to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia.  

The agreement calls for the opening of 50 new restaurants, the first two in January 2024.

The move is part of Pizza Inn's international growth strategy, It currently operates 110 restaurants in the US and 19 around the globe. 

In the decade up to 2034, Blessings Basket Company plans to launch five additional Pizza Inn restaurants in Saudi Arabian cities each year.  

All will feature Pizza Inn's signature menu, which includes a variety of pan pizzas, pasta dishes, salads, wings and the "Pizzert" dessert pizza. 

Blessings Basket Company CEO Mohammed Al-Rubayan stated: “We are excited to announce our partnership with Pizza Inn for Saudi Arabia and have full confidence that together we will further establish the brand as a household name across the kingdom. 

“The team at Pizza Inn have been incredible partners throughout this process, and our shared commitment to excellence, passion for authentic pizza and dedication to creating memorable moments for our customers makes this collaboration special.” 

Rave Restaurant Group CEO Brandon Solano stated: “We are confident Blessings Basket Company will bring our brand to life as we bolster our presence in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and introduce Pizza Inn to new markets – serving up our something-for-everyone menu with the level of quality that has made us America’s hometown pizza buffet and a family favourite for more than 65 years.” 

In 2021, Pizza Inn signed an agreement with principal master licensee Dubai-based company Azalea Investment chairman Walid Haider to open new restaurants in Qatar.