# Pizza Fan reopening and ongoing labor disputes

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pizza-fan-investigation-and-business-continuity
> Updated: 2026-11-09T14:19:47.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

The Greek pizza chain Pizza Fan entered a period of instability following the arrest of its owner in connection with a money laundering investigation. To protect approximately 2,500 jobs and prevent the loss of inventory, authorities and management worked to facilitate the reopening of closed stores. During this time, reports emerged regarding a potential acquisition by a hospitality entrepreneur to maintain the brand's market value.

By November, the company prepared to resume orders following investigations into alleged tax evasion involving millions of euros. On November 11, the chain scheduled to resume operations at most of its approximately 140 locations following the release of the company's bank accounts by the Anti-Money Laundering Authority. While most stores are expected to reopen, five to six franchise locations will remain closed due to owner retirement or lack of readiness. The parent company has stated it will absorb employees from these affected locations.

Despite the restart, significant labor issues persist. Approximately 2,500 employees are involved, with some reporting unpaid wages for October. Workers have also raised allegations regarding working hours, claiming they were officially registered for four hour shifts but were required to work up to 13 hours per day. The Ministry of Labor, the Athens Labor Center, and the Union of Tourism, Catering, and Hotels of Attica Prefecture continue to monitor the situation as investigations into alleged tax evasion and money laundering proceed.

## Claims

- Pizza Fan stores are scheduled to begin accepting orders on Wednesday, November 11. (reported by 3 sources)
- An investigation is ongoing regarding alleged tax evasion of millions of euros. (reported by 3 sources)
- Five to six franchise stores will not reopen immediately. (reported by 3 sources)
- Two to three newer stores are not yet ready to resume operations. (reported by 3 sources)
- The parent company will initially absorb employees from stores that cannot reopen. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Ministry of Labor is closely monitoring the situation. (reported by 3 sources)
- Workers are holding meetings at the Athens Labor Center with the Union of Tourism, Catering, and Hotels of Attica Prefecture. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Pizza Fan to reopen most stores following tax evasion investigation

Pizza Fan stores will most of them reopen on November 11 following the release of company bank accounts, though labor disputes regarding unpaid wages and long working hours continue.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pizza-fan-stores-to-resume-orders-this-wednesday

### 2026-10-29: Pizza Fan faces potential sale to protect 2,500 jobs

Pizza Fan seeks to resume operations and protect 2,500 jobs following the owner's arrest, with potential acquisition talks underway to save the brand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pizza-fan-faces-potential-sale-to-protect-2500-jobs

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