Catch-a-Fire Pizza has made headlines by closing three of its four locations in Cincinnati. As of January 1, the popular pizza chain announced the shutdown of its full-service restaurants in Blue Ash, College Hill, and Lebanon.
Operational Status
The only remaining location is in Westwood, situated within Westside Brewing. The company expressed its gratitude to patrons for their support over the years through a Facebook Reel.
History of Catch-a-Fire Pizza
The story of Catch-a-Fire Pizza began in February 2013 when Jeff and Melissa Ledford launched a food truck. Following the success of their mobile venture, they opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurant inside MadTree Brewing in 2015.
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Expansion Timeline
Here is a brief overview of the company’s growth:
- February 2013: Launch of food truck.
- 2015: Opened first permanent location inside MadTree Brewing (closed in 2024).
- 2020: Established a restaurant, bar, and bottle shop in Blue Ash.
- 2022: Launched another restaurant and taproom in Lebanon.
Award Recognition
In a notable achievement, Catch-a-Fire Pizza was named Pizza Company of the Year for the Midwest region in 2023 by Pizza Today. In 2024, plans were announced to open a new kitchen at West Side Brewing Taproom and another restaurant in College Hill, located at the former Sleepy Bee Cafe site.
As this Cincinnati favorite reduces its footprint, the remaining Westwood location continues to serve loyal customers.
