We're getting a clearer idea of when Uptown Pizza's newest location could open.

Uptown Pizza owner Sal Santisi tells 21 News no official opening date has been set yet, but the goal is to have the location up and running by May of 2025.

The new store is set to open on South Raccoon Road in Austintown where Gia's Pizzeria used to be across the street from Wedgewood Pizza.

As it stands, Santisi says he is still going through the permitting process and is still looking to hire staff for the new location. Uptown is currently accepting applications for all positions at the new store.

Those interested in applying can either do so at one of Uptown Pizza's two current locations in either Liberty Township or Boardman or on Uptown's website.