Vocelli Pizza has unveiled strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating its expansion in the US and internationally.
The pizza chain has aligned with FranGlobal in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and GPM Investments in the US.
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FranGlobal, the international arm of Asia’s franchise solutions company Franchise India, has more than 18 years of franchising experience.
As Vocelli’s exclusive partner in the GCC region, FranGlobal will play a pivotal role in the brand’s efforts to establish a market presence and drive growth throughout the Gulf.
In the US, Vocelli has joined forces with GPM Investments, a convenience store operator with 3,000 locations.
The collaboration is set to introduce Vocelli’s pizza offerings into GPM’s stores across multiple states, enhancing the convenience retail space.
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By GlobalDataFurthering its commitment to innovation, Vocelli has invested nine months in developing a new online ordering platform powered by LOKE.
Vocelli Pizza CEO Toni Bianco stated: “We’re ecstatic to begin live testing in our corporate locations, with a system-wide rollout planned for June [2025].”
The brand’s technological advancements extend to a complete redesign of its website, VocelliPizza.com, executed by the LOOMIS Agency.
The revamped site offers improved navigation, enhanced responsiveness and a seamless transition into the new online ordering system.
Bianco added: “These strategic moves set the stage for a strong second half of the year. We’re focused on driving store growth while improving sales and profitability for our franchisees.”
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Vocelli Pizza operates 80 locations, offering Italian foods for takeout and delivery. The company provides single and multi-unit development packages to qualified franchisees.
In April 2025, it revealed plans to expand into Texas, with the first restaurant set to open in late 2025.
