Pizza Fusion to be acquired by Unique Pizza and SubsPizza Fusion to be acquired by Unique Pizza and Subs

Erin Dostal

Unique Pizza and Subs Corp. signed an agreement Thursday to acquire Pizza Fusion Holdings, the Boca Raton, Fla.-based parent of the Pizza Fusion casual-dining pizza chain.

The acquisition is expected to be finalized during the third quarter of this year, likely before the end of September, said Pittsburgh-based Unique Pizza and Subs president and chief executive James C. Vowler. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed, however, Unique Pizza has agreed to infuse $1 million into Pizza Fusion as working capital.

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After the acquisition, all Pizza Fusion locations will retain their brand. Vowler w...