Through teams in Toronto, Montreal, and Edmonton, Torchia will provide continuous support in media relations, corporate social responsibility, trade relations, internal communications, franchisee promotions and translation services.

Last year’s successful program resulted in new growth for Slices for Smiles, the company’s community involvement program; organic expansion in British Colombia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec; franchising seminars in key local markets; medals for Juan Hermosillo, world-class pizza spinning champion; the launch of a gluten-free crust; and various other launches and promotions.

Founded in 1967, Pizza Pizza officially became Canada’s leading pizza chain in terms of sales, outlets and traffic in 2008.