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When Franchisees Call the Shots at Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has sold its company-owned Bell Tower restaurant in Fort Myers to UNIV Hospitality, led by Gary Patel and Anil Harkhani, who have also signed a development agreement to open five more Grimaldi's locations across Sarasota, Lee and Collier counties. The deal marks the brand's third domestic franchise territory, joining Alabama and Iowa. Franchise systems tracking staggered openings across multiple counties can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers an Event Calendar feature designed to help keep site timelines organized as a development agreement moves toward completion.