Figaro's Pizza is an American multinational

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. The company has 37 locations in 4 countries, including

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History

Figaro's Pizza was founded in Salem,

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in 1981 by Corkey Gorley and Al DeBacker. The company is partnered with H.E.L.P. the Charity. In 2006, Figaro's acquired Sargo's Subs. In 2008, Figaro's acquired Schmizza International, and Nick-N-Willy's franchise in 2012. Figaro's spun off Schmizza in 2014 as an independently owned business. In 2019, ''

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'' listed Figaro's Pizza at number twenty on the magazine's list of the top pizza franchises of the year.

References

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