Peter Piper Pizza Expands In San Diego County: Franchisee Embodies American Dream; Part Of Nationwide Expansion

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Humberto Valdez has been chasing the American Dream since he was a 17-year-old line cook at a neighborhood diner. His parents encouraged him to work hard and now those lifelong dreams have come true: Valdez will be opening 5 new Peter Piper Pizza locations in San Diego County over the next 5 years.

Valdez and Peter Piper have been together since the 1980s. He started as an assistant manager and after several promotions became a Franchise Business Consultant who oversaw all the Peter Piper operations in Mexico.

‘I always clicked with the brand,’ Valdez said. ‘The food is great, and the brand really speaks to families, and needless to say it’s a family affair for me.’ His wife, Olivia Valdez, is also part of the Peter Piper family enjoying a career that includes 18 years with the company. After a collective 40 years with Peter Piper, the Valdez family decided it was time to take the next step and become franchisees. The couple has taken over 2 existing Peter Piper locations in the San Diego area, and then they will open the 5 new restaurants starting in the summer of 2009.

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