Pizza Patrón

Pizza Patrón is a quick-service pizza chain founded in 1986 by restaurant veteran Antonio Swad. The company opened its first restaurant in the Pleasant Grove community of Dallas, Texas, and today operates dine-in and carry-out locations across multiple U.S. states, including Texas and Arizona. Columbus, Ohio, the founder's hometown, also appears in the brand's history.

The chain's distinguishing feature is its bicultural identity. Pizza Patrón pairs Latino culture, flavors and bilingual service with the fast food pizza format, describing itself as America's #1 Latin pizza brand. In 2007 the company began accepting Mexican Pesos at all locations, a campaign that generated more than 500 million media impressions. Its menu combines Latin-inspired specialties such as the Patrona, Mexicana and the Choriqueso, made with chorizo and cheese, alongside traditional options including pepperoni and four-cheese blends.

Operationally, the business is built on a 'real fresh' approach: dough, sauce and toppings are prepared daily, with an emphasis on quality ingredients at affordable prices and friendly, bicultural customer service. The restaurants sit in the quick-service and food-and-beverage sector, serving a broad customer base as well as Hispanic-focused dining.