New York’s Singas Famous Pizza is betting big on Texas, launching its first Lone Star State location in Frisco this week. Known for its compact pies and unconventional toppings, the Queens-born chain plans rapid expansion to Houston, Plano, and beyond. Could Texas’s pizza scene be ready for a bold New York invasion?
Texas has never had a better pizza scene. Big names like Pizaro's in Houston, Home Slice in Austin, and SauceBros in Dallas-Fort Worth are making moves. But now a competitor from the East Coast has joined the chat.
The first Singas Famous Pizza location opened in Queens, New York, in 1967. This week, the chain's first store in Texas, Frisco, about 30 miles north of Dallas, had a soft opening. Friday at 11 a.m. is the big opening. The address is 13089 Main St.
Singas serves 10- and 14-inch pies with a firmer, more compact crust than standard New York-style pizza, which typically features large, foldable slices. Toppings are mixed in creative ways with flavors from around the world, like the South Asian Twist and a Greek-style pie.
On the menu, besides pizza, there are mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, pasta, and Italian-style sandwiches. This variety is meant to appeal to both families and casual eaters.
This launch in Frisco is just the start. It is planned that Singas will soon open six more sites in Texas. Coppell, Houston, Katy, Plano, Prosper, and Stafford are all confirmed places. Dates for the opening have not yet been set.
Bill Singas opened a small pizzeria in Elmhurst, Queens, which is where the chain got its start. The business was run by Gregory Tsanis, who was born in Greece, until the 1970s. He and his brother then started to grow the business and franchise it.
The original location has since closed, but Singas remains very popular in New York and New Jersey, and they are now expanding to Florida, Tennessee, and other places.
As Singas sets its sights on the Lone Star State, only time will tell if its bold tastes and personal-sized pies can win over the state's growing number of pizza fans.
