Pizza Guys is getting ready to fire up the ovens in Mission Valley, with the regional chain planning a Feb. 26 opening for its fourth San Diego outpost near the University of San Diego. The restaurant, run by local franchisee Mert Egilmez, will join existing locations in Pacific Beach, Escondido and Oceanside, nudging the brand deeper into the city’s crowded pizza scene.
Mission Valley Location Details
The new shop is listed on the Pizza Guys store directory as "Mission Valley (Coming Soon)" at 5375 Napa Street, Suite #105, inside the Shops at Arrive Mission Valley. As reported by Pizza Marketplace, the restaurant is scheduled to open Feb. 26, with an eye on serving USD students, neighborhood families and nearby residents who want a quick slice without straying far from home.
Local Owner Aims For Neighborhood Staple
Egilmez, who previously worked in high-tech recruiting and sales, has said he was looking for a business he would "genuinely enjoy every day." Franchising.com reported that he has lived in San Diego since 2009 and gravitated to Pizza Guys for its emphasis on fresh ingredients and community-minded approach, with hopes the Mission Valley shop becomes a regular stop for locals.
A Growing Regional Chain
According to Pizza Guys, the brand was founded in 1986 by Shahpour Nejad and has grown to roughly 100 locations across California, Nevada and Texas. The company credits its made-from-scratch dough and rotating specialty pies as key drivers of that steady expansion.
What To Expect At The New Shop
The Mission Valley restaurant will operate as a quick-service spot centered on carryout, delivery and online orders, taking over a former Fantastic Sams space in the plaza, according to local coverage. What Now San Diego has noted the center’s blend of retail and residential customers and reported that the shop is aiming to become a go-to option for students and families in the immediate area.
Where It Fits In Locally
The Mission Valley opening lands in the middle of an active pizza shuffle in San Diego, as independents and small chains keep pushing into new neighborhoods. Hoodline recently highlighted similar moves, including a University City expansion by Mr. Moto Pizza Muscles, and local outlets such as Times of San Diego have tracked earlier Pizza Guys debuts around the county.
If everything stays on track, the Mission Valley Pizza Guys will open its doors Feb. 26 and start serving the neighborhood. Company materials say final operating hours and ordering details will be posted as the launch date gets closer.
