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Art and Karen Wicklein purchased Antioch Pizza in 2008 and hope to grow the shop s number of locations to 30, including Northbrook, over thee next five years. (Antioch Pizza Shop)
NORTHBROOK, IL – Art and Karen Wicklein have been in the pizza business long enough to know that entering a new area where residents have already established their go-to pizza source can be a difficult proposition.
But as the owners of Antioch Pizza a decades-old chain of pizzerias that is built around a recipe borne on Chicago s South Side in the 1950s the couple with roots in Antioch that purchased the company in 2008, are up for the challenge of inviting residents to add a new slice to their pizza repertoire.
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Antioch Pizza Shop has been the go-to neighborhood spot for more than four decades and on Monday, the brand announced a strategic franchising initiative that will accelerate its expansion plans amid a thriving pizza industry landscape. Captivating an audience with a family-friendly dining experience, high quality meals and a hardworking staff who are passionate about providing guests with great service has positioned Antioch Pizza Shop to bring a piece of the pie to target markets.
With seven locations open and three more in development in Illinois and Wisconsin, Antioch Pizza Shop has endeared itself to countless local residents, redefining standards for not only serving premium pizza, sandwiches, wings and pasta, but building personal connections within the communities each restaurant serves. Now, as stores’ revenues continue to grow each year, the brand has set its sights on targeted franchise growth, zeroing in on key markets throughout the Midwest and Southeast.