Business Knowledge to Know Before Opening a Pizza Shop

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Do you know anyone who doesn't love pizza? I don't! I can eat that stuff multiple days a week, even if it has all the same toppings on it! Pizza is like a staple in my diet and in many of those around us. If you are passionate about pies and have the money and proper qualifications to go into business, then you should be opening a pizza shop!

Not only will you have an unlimited amount of pizza for you, your family, and even your friends, but people will be able to taste your passion for pizza and want to come back for more!

If you have a passion for pizza, you might dream of opening a pizzeria—but what will you name it?

Pizzeria and Pizza Shop Names

When it comes to pizza shop names, all the good ones are taken (kidding)! There are so many different ways that you can name a pizza shop—and so many puns that you can use to make your name memorable.

Pizza shop names should say that you are a pizza parlor, what kinds of food you serve (if something other than just pizza), and even your pizza style if it applies to your business. Pizza shop names are often fun to say, while still sounding like a professional establishment people would want to order from.

Here's the complete list of sample pizzeria and pizza shop names. I hope you find one to suit your slice!

Find the right name for your pizza place right here!


Tipsy Tomato Pizzeria	Firehouse Pizza Shop
The Pizza Stone	Speedy's Pizza Delivery
The Funky Anchovy	Deep Dish Pizzeria
Tossers Pizzeria	Feelin' Saucy Pizza Shop
Doughbie Brothers Pizza	Red Pepper Pizza
Twin Brothers	NY PIE
Wildfire Coal-Fired Pizza	Pizza Toss Pizzeria
Luigi's Pizza	Slice of Heaven
Go-Go-Gourmet Pizza	We Knead Pizza
Basil's Pizza Parlor	Lighthouse Pizza
Hot Stone Pizzeria	Pepperoni's Pizzeria
Mellow Mozzarella Pizzeria	Skyline Pizza
Circular Pi Pizzeria	Pinballer Pizza & Arcade
Hearty Hearth Pizza Oven	Full Moon Pizza
The Crispy Crust Pizzeria	The Pie
Pizza Kitchen	Half-Baked Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Sin City Slice	The Pizza Connection
Margherita Mama's Pizza Shop	All Around Pizza
PeppiPizza Co.	Township Pizza Shop
Slice of Italy Pizza	Holy Rollers Pizzeria
Wicked Marinara	Applewood Smoked Pizza
Inside-Outs Pizza	Crossgates Pizza Grill
Pizza Express	Pioneer Pizza
Tower of Pizza	Heirloom Homemade Pizza
Party Time Pizza	Pizza Paradise
Pizza Peddler	We Stuff Pizza
Buttercrust	Pie in the Sky
Tuscany Pizzeria	The Mad Pizza Scientist
Charred Charlie's Pizza	White Pie Pizza Restaurant
Touchdown Pizza	Family Night Pizza
The Black Olive Gourmet Pizzeria	Golden Globe Pizza
Inner City Pizza Co.	Stonecold Pizza
Varsity Pizza	Pizza Castle
Pizza University	Shipwreck Pizza and Wings
World of Pizza	Pirate's Cove Pizza
Downtown Pizza and Subs	Chicago Pizza Kitchen
Brick Oven Pizza Parlor	Masterpiece Pies
Twisted Toppings	Papa Louie's Pizza Parlor
Angry Baby Pizza	Home Team Pizzeria
Carnivores Pizza Buffet	Hot Sausage Pizza Shop
Marinara's Pie Shop	Slice Guy
The Pizza Box	Frankie's Fried Pizza
Oven-Baked Pizzas and Calzones	Hot Spot Pizza Shop
Sugar and Slice Pizza Shop	Rosa's Italian Pizzeria
Sterling Pan Pizza Co.	Stakeout Pizza
Gooey Gouda Pizza Crafters	Home Slice
Piggy Parts Pizzeria	Skinny Slice Pizzeria
The Pizza Cutter	Blood Pie Pizzas
Flyer's Pizza	The Sizzlin' Pepperoni
Lazy Baker Pizza Maker	Da Wheel

How to Name Your Business

Starting a Pizza Shop

Anytime you are dealing with food, the Health Department will be involved. They are a good place to contact first and may even be able to point you in other directions that you need to go.

Another point of contact would be the state's licensing board. They will advise you if you require any state licensing to get into business and likely tell you that you need to register your business with the state's Department of Corporations (which will require you to have your business name chosen already). It's important to know that there are also local requirements as far as registering your business goes, so contact the county or city (or both) depending on local requirements in order to get your business tax receipt and everything all registered.

Location Is Key

Now, location is a big thing to think about, especially since you are likely to have many, many competitors who are already pretty well-established in any given area. You will want to seek out a location that is in a busy area but situated a decent distance away from other pizza establishments.

Did these name ideas make you hungry? Time to order a pizza . . .

Open for Business!

Now that you've read 100+ pizza shop names, doesn't it make you want to eat some pizza? I do! Whatever name you decide to go with, start advertising your business a few weeks before it opens, handing out flyers and menus with coupons to attract some new customers.

I know, personally, that I normally don't try out a new pizza place unless there's a menu placed at my door; otherwise, I never would have known about it! Pick a good name, advertise well, and your phone will be ringing with orders in no time!

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This article is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters.

Muhammad Haseeb Yaseen on June 16, 2020:

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