Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. restarted its store network expansion plans, with the opening of 8 net new stores during the first three months of the year, putting it on track to hit its 30 net new store target, which excludes ghost kitchens or delivery support. These new branches will follow a smaller format and will be geared to service both in-store and out-of-store consumption in response to guests' emerging needs for fast, convenient, and safe dining experiences. To further strengthen the company's expansion plans post-COVID, PIZZA is set to welcome JE Holdings ­ the private investment company of the Gokongweis, one of the Philippines' most prominent business families ­ to its list of shareholders.