Jeff Flancer, owner of Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria, has a simple goal.
“Our daily mission is to elevate the taste buds of everyday folks,” he said. Since the year 2000, Jeff and his crew have continued to accomplish this goal, while growing their brand, and giving back to the community in significant ways.
Jeff’s overall plan for Flancer’s is simple. “We provide friendly, professional service, with incredible food, in an atmosphere like your favorite place when you were growing up.” A couple unstated key components of this plan are to sensibly grow his business, while maintaining food and service quality, and giving to the community.
The next phase of expansion will incorporate the Gilbert location’s existing porch, pushing the east wall out to the edge of the patio, and installing glass garage doors. Diners will enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather most of the year, weather permitting, while staying cool and comfortable in the summer. A planned meeting room will allow groups to enjoy incredible food, as well as the quiet necessary to focus on the agenda at hand.
Jeff is working with a designer to insure the restaurant’s familiar, funky feel will remain intact despite the expansion. According to Flancer’s owner, “We also are updating our wine list, at both locations, to provide some nicer wines…some great wines, actually.”
Charitable events, allowing people and local businesses to have fun, while contributing to the community, have been part of the brand since its inception. While the main event is the annual Pizza Eating Contest, Flancer’s also raises money through more upscale events, like wine and beer pairing dinners, and cigar and microbrew tasting nights. The menus for these dinners allow Jeff and his staff to use their culinary ingenuity, while offering something a little more refined. This year’s efforts raised more than $28,000.
“Our plan has always been to evolve and upgrade in a way that makes sense, and allows us to continue to provide great food in a familiar atmosphere, while giving back to the community,” explained Jeff. “The Gilbert expansion and new wine list are the next logical steps in that process.”
Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria has two locations. The Gilbert location is at 610 N. Gilbert Road, one-quarter mile south of Guadalupe Road. Call (480) 926-9077. The Mesa location is at 1902 N. Higley Road, just south of McKellips Road. Call (480) 396-0077.
To learn more about Flancer’s, and to keep up on the exciting events, visit www.flancers.com, and like their Facebook page.