Maria Shriver has a thing for pizza — or at least investing in a chain that sells it.
Shriver and other cheesy-pie aficionados, including Boston Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner, Panda Express founder Andrew Cherng and “Alien vs. Predator” producer John Davis, have dropped $3 million into what they think will be the next great fast-casual dining brand: Blaze Pizza.
“We love pizza,” Shriver, California’s former first lady, said in an e-mail. “My son and I are really excited to be in the pizza business. We love this concept.”
Investors are looking at chains like Blaze as millennials flock to fast-casual eateries with prices under $10, fare that’s healthier than fast food, speedy service and sleek stores.