East Coast pizza franchise coming to Collier County

A pizza franchise headquartered in Maryland known for its square slices is coming soon to Collier County.

Ledo Pizza — which serves up dine-in or carryout pizza, subs, wings, soups, salads and pasta — will open in Ave Maria in late August, according to a statement from the Annapolis-based company.

“We are so excited to be opening soon in Ave Maria,” franchisee Scott Taggart, who is from Maryland, says in a statement. “We are the official pizza of the Ave Maria University Athletics and look forward to supporting the students and faculty this upcoming school year. We have created a fun spot for the community to gather and cheer on their favorite teams while enjoying fresh, delicious pizza and pasta dishes with family and friends.”