Fazoli’s and Sbarro each plan to debut a fast-casual Italian concept in the near future. Fazoli’s plans to open two fast-casual Italian eateries by the end of this year. The
yet-to-be-named concept will operate as a separate brand under Fazoli’s. Sbarro is launching fast-casual brand Pizza Cucinova in Columbus, Ohio, this fall. The brand will focus on pizzas and
salads. Piada, also based in Columbus, is serving up Italian street food at 10 locations. Boca Raton, Florida–based Italio, with similar offerings to Piada, has three restaurants in Florida and
another three slated to open.
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