Big Apple Pizza to Open Second Location in Fort Wayne

New restaurant will take over former Tim Hortons site by July.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:11pm

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a stack of fresh pizza boxes, a pizza cutter, and a few fresh basil leaves arranged elegantly on a clean, white background, conveying the premium quality and craftsmanship of Big Apple Pizza's products.Big Apple Pizza's expansion into a second Fort Wayne location signals the continued growth and popularity of the local pizza chain.Fort Wayne Today

Big Apple Pizza, a popular local pizza chain, announced it will be opening a second location in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The new restaurant will take over the former Tim Hortons building at the corner of Union Chapel and Coldwater Roads and is expected to open by July. The downtown Fort Wayne location will remain open, and the owner says a third location may soon follow.

Why it matters

The expansion of Big Apple Pizza demonstrates the continued growth and demand for the brand in the Fort Wayne area. The new location will provide more convenience and accessibility for customers, while also creating new jobs in the community.

The details

According to a Facebook post from the business, Big Apple Pizza will be taking over the old Tim Hortons building at the corner of Union Chapel and Coldwater Roads in Fort Wayne. The new location is expected to open no later than July. The downtown Fort Wayne restaurant will remain open, and the owner says a third location may soon be added as well.

  • Big Apple Pizza announced the new location in a Facebook post on March 28, 2026.
  • The new restaurant is expected to open by July 2026.

The players

Big Apple Pizza

A popular local pizza chain in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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What’s next

The owner says a third Big Apple Pizza location may soon be announced in the Fort Wayne area.

The takeaway

The expansion of Big Apple Pizza demonstrates the continued growth and popularity of the local pizza chain, providing more dining options and job opportunities for the Fort Wayne community.