Pizza Guys Will Open Fort Worth Location in 2027

The California-based pizza chain plans to expand its Texas footprint with a new shop in early 2027.

Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A close-up of a stainless steel pizza prep counter with a metal peel and flour dusting in a bright kitchen. — California-based pizza chain Pizza Guys announced plans to open a new location at 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway in Fort Worth by early 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Pizza Guys is set to arrive in Fort Worth in early 2027, marking another milestone in the chain's Texas expansion. The new store will be located at 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway.

Why it matters

The opening follows a period of national recognition for the brand, which was ranked No. 2 on Yelp's list of top pizza chains in 2025. This expansion targets the growing North Texas market after the company's initial 2025 entry into the state via Plano.

Yelp ranked the chain No. 2 among top pizza chains in 2025, a significant jump from its historical status after opening in 1986. The new Fort Worth site will operate at 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway.

The players

Pizza Guys

This pizza chain originated in Sacramento and has expanded its footprint across multiple states.

Kapil Pantha

He is a business partner who will own and operate the new Pizza Guys location in Fort Worth.

Tara Rai

She is a business partner who will co-own and operate the incoming Pizza Guys store.

The details

Business partners Kapil Pantha and Tara Rai will own and operate the new location. The store is situated within the Alliance area of Fort Worth, continuing the brand's growth strategy in Tarrant County.

Pizza Guys began operations as a chain in 1986.
The brand was named winner of the Best Pizza in Sacramento in 2024.
Yelp awarded the chain the No. 2 spot for top pizza chains in 2025.
The first Texas store opened in Plano during 2025.
The Fort Worth location is scheduled to open in early 2027.

Market Landscape

The entry of Pizza Guys into Fort Worth follows the brand's strategic push into Texas, capitalizing on its recent high placement in Yelp's 2025 ranking of top pizza chains. This move positions the chain to compete directly in the competitive North Texas dining market against both established local and national operators.

Residents in the Alliance area can expect a new dining option when the store opens in early 2027. Local customers will eventually be able to access the brand's menu, which currently features items like large topping pizzas.

The takeaway

The arrival of this Sacramento-founded chain signals the growing popularity of regionally established pizza brands in Texas. Residents looking for new food options should watch for further announcements as the 2027 opening date nears.