Bringing a fresh look to a Canadian icon
Since 1967, Pizza Pizza Limited has been an integral part of Canada’s quick-service restaurant scene. With over 700 locations nationwide (plus Pizza 73 in Alberta), the brand is continuously evolving. But updating the menu is only part of the equation. To remain relevant and competitive, Pizza Pizza also needs fresh, modern restaurants that reflect today’s consumer expectations.
As Pizza Pizza rolls out its next-generation restaurant designs across Canada, Construction Design Manager Tayyab Ali is on the front lines, responsible for turning leases into fully built stores on schedule and on spec. From the first layout to the final inspection, accuracy is everything. That’s why his team turned to iGUIDE to replace missing measurements, cut design delays and bring new stores to life faster.
Tayyab using the iGUIDE Viewer.
Turning design doubts into confidence
Before iGUIDE, store designs often stalled waiting for missing site data. Even small inaccuracies in base building drawings could trigger redesigns or permit revisions, further delaying the process. For a brand opening and renovating dozens of locations, those inefficiencies added up quickly.
When I don’t have sufficient or accurate base building information, I reach out to iGUIDE. Their walkthroughs and drawings help me move forward with confidence.
Tayyab Ali, Construction Design Manager
Pizza Pizza
Tailored iGUIDE deliverables for streamlined design
To further enhance the design process, Pizza Pizza utilized iGUIDE's Advanced Drawing Package (click the links below to see samples), which included:
- Floor plan: Provided precise layout details, facilitating efficient space planning and interior design.
- Roof plan: Offered accurate roof configurations, aiding in structural assessments and compliance checks.
- Reflected ceiling plan: Detailed ceiling layouts, essential for coordinating lighting, HVAC and other overhead systems.
- Exterior elevation drawings: Presented clear building facades, supporting architectural design and permitting processes.
These comprehensive drawings enabled faster decision-making, reduced revisions and ensured consistency across multiple locations, aligning with Pizza Pizza's goal of modernizing its brand efficiently.
The outcome of fast, accurate walkthroughs
By partnering with iGUIDE, Pizza Pizza gained access to detailed virtual walkthroughs and precise measurements of new and existing spaces. This allowed Tayyab and his team to:
- Streamline design workflows: Accurate base building information eliminated guesswork.
- Collaborate effectively: Architects and engineers received reliable drawings to prepare permit packages.
- Stay on schedule: With fewer delays, projects could move quickly from lease to construction.
The result? Faster, smoother restaurant launches that reflect Pizza Pizza’s modern brand vision.
Modern design, built faster — and done right
One recent project stands out: the transformation of a busy Toronto location. With the help of iGUIDE’s technology, the Pizza Pizza team was able to modernize the restaurant with a sleek new design, including a sports-inspired motif.
Tayyab added, “Store 9 at Dundas and Bathurst was the first location where this new design was implemented in its full glory, and it’s been very fulfilling.”
Looking ahead
By using iGUIDE to capture accurate space data and streamline design, Pizza Pizza can focus on what matters most: serving great food in modern, welcoming restaurants.
“As we take on more out-of-province projects, I can see iGUIDE helping even more — especially for final inspections and sign-offs,” Tayyab notes. “It’s the next step in making our design and construction process even more efficient.”
Connect with a Project Manager today to learn more about iGUIDE for QSR.
Author:
Maja is a Content Creator at iGUIDE, where she collaborates with customers to craft compelling stories that showcase their success. She brings both the technical and human sides of their work to life—capturing how iGUIDE helps professionals across industries achieve real results and sharing those stories across blogs, videos and social channels.
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