Crust Simply Italian is continuing its Valley expansion with Avondale and Surprise now under consideration, according to a recent report from Phoenix Business Journal.
The Arizona-based Italian restaurant company, founded by Michael Merendino, has steadily grown its footprint over the years while maintaining a neighborhood-driven approach to hospitality. Recent growth includes the debut of its Peoria restaurant earlier this year and the upcoming Mesa opening.
Mesa represents one of the company’s most anticipated projects. The restaurant, planned for The Grid development in Downtown Mesa, has faced delays tied to construction and development challenges but is now moving forward again…