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Growing up in Brownsville, Texas, in a single-parent household, I learned the value of hard work early, starting as a dishwasher at 15. This ignited a lifelong passion for the kitchen environment and pleasing guests.

A Pizza Patrón Inc. franchisee has purchased the Hispanic-oriented chain from founder Antonio Swad, the company said Monday. Charles Loflin of San Antonio, a Pizza Patrón franchisee since 2003, and the largest Wingstop franchisee, said the deal closed on Dec. 22. Terms were not disclosed. Pizza Patrón has 92 units. “The Hispanic consumer is the fastest-growing consumer [demographic] in the United States of America, and we feel like we have a niche that will appeal to that con

SAN ANTONIO, TX--(Marketwired - May 23, 2016) - Pizza Patrón, widely known for its PIZZA POR PESOS® program, announced the opening of its newest location in San Antonio, Texas. The new carryout restaurant is located at 5835 Culebra Road. The store will be operated by veteran multi-unit franchisees S.A. Pizza IX, LLC, and will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call-in orders can be placed by dialin

SAN ANTONIO – May 23, 2016 – Pizza Patrón, widely known for its PIZZA POR PESOS® program, announced the opening of its newest location in San Antonio, Texas. The new carryout restaurant is located at 5835 Culebra Road. The store will be operated by veteran multi-unit franchisees S.A. Pizza IX, LLC, and will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call-in orders can be placed by dialing 210-402-9660. “We

SAN ANTONIO, TX--(Marketwired - Feb 19, 2014) - The San Antonio Pizza Patrón stores are off to a 'Texas-sized' start in 2014 with January year-over-year comp sales growth of more than 325 percent. Pizza Patrón officials announced the bar-setting numbers today for the franchise partners, S.A. Pizza Inc., that currently operates nine stores in San Antonio with two more under construction. In January, S.A. Pizza Inc. opened their newest restaurant located at 21134 North U.S. Hig

Cancer served as a profound wake-up call for multi-unit franchisee Charles Loflin, shifting his focus from relentless business pursuits to prioritizing his family and achieving a more balanced life.

Chris Partyka bought into the Pizza Patron franchise system seven years ago with three units in San Antonio, intent on developing that market for the Latin-inspired, Dallas-based chain. Since then, he’s opened five more stores in San Antonio and another three in Austin. But he’s done a lot more for the brand than simply expand its presence. He helped the chain develop its new QSP (quick-service pizza) prototype, a carry-out only variation of its stores specializing in LISTA-N

DALLAS -- Latino pizza brand Pizza Patron honored the achievements of several of its franchise partners during its second annual Franchise Conference in South Padre Island, Texas. Andrew Gamm, director of brand development for Pizza Patron, recognized the winning franchisees for their distinguished record during the event's final awards dinner. San Antonio partners Charles Loflin and Chris Partyka received the top award "Patron of the Year" for their dedication to excellenc

Charles Loflin has won Wingstop franchise's awards for highest sales in 2004 and 2005. Last year, he had a million-dollar store. In 2006, he'll have two. Loflin, of CNL Wings VIII, Inc., now has 15 of the aviation-themed Wingstops--eight in San Antonio, one in Laredo, one in Corpus Christi, one in San Marcos, two in Austin, and two in New Mexico. He plans another six or so in San Antonio, another in Corpus Christi and in Laredo, and another six to eight in Austin. All this su

Charles Loflin, owner/operator of two Wingstop stores in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented with the 2000 Franchisee of the Year Award at the 41st annual International Franchise Association Convention.