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Pizza chain expands in Charlotte — and dishes up free pizza

This made-to-order pizza chain will open its second Charlotte restaurant next week.

Firenza Pizza says that location will open June 5 at 6925 University City Boulevard.

That location will give free pizza for a year to the first 10 people in line on June 8 and June 9. It also will give guests free pizza in exchange for a $2 donation to EmpowHERment or Safe Alliance from opening day through June 10.

Franchisee Emily Wagner has plans to open up to five restaurants in the Charlotte market.

“The Charlotte area is experiencing a culinary explosion and we are extremely excited to get in on the action,” Wagner says.

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