Franky's Pizza and Deli owner and operator Benjamin Hoover has won fifth place at the 2025 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.

Hoover won fifth place for his Sicilian Style Pepperoni pizza and additionally won 13th place for his specialty "Countach" sandwich.

Hoover competed with 260 competitors from the United States, Italy, Mexico and Japan for the best pizza and sandwiches.

Franky's Pizza opened in downtown Warren in October of 2024, after working and living in New York.

Both award winning items are on the menu and are available every day at Franky's Pizza and Deli.

Over 11,000 people attended this year's event.