sales, on average, than other national leading pizza companies. Pizza Salvatoré, which currently operates 65 locations across Canada within the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, is fresh off of an expansion to Ontario, with the first location opening in London, ON in April, 2023. For the last two years, the company has witnessed a strong growth trajectory, opening a new pizzeria every 14 days. By 2027, the company expects to open nearly 500 locations. FAMILY BUSINESS The five young siblings at the helm of the chain are Mr. Abbatiello’s grandchildren, who took over the business in 2018. Taking over the family business was only natural. “We grew up watching our parents and grandparents working on the family business. From our early teens, we worked in restaurants and held all the positions. We have always had a vision of growth, while being fully aware of the operational challenges and being fully anchored,” recalls Elisabeth Abbatiello, Vice-President of Communications and Outreach, and a member of the third generation. “Our grandfather was an Italian immigrant who came to Canada after World War II. Family for him was really, really important. I think he would be so happy to see five of his grandchildren taking over to company.” Abbatiello says it’s the siblings understanding of consumer trends and needs for the 18-35 aged 65 APR 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTE4MTQ=