Pizza Fan chain faces collapse following major tax evasion operation

Approximately 2,500 employees of the Greek pizza chain Pizza Fan were left without work and facing uncertainty regarding their unpaid wages after a major police operation on October 24, 2026. Authorities from the Financial Police Division (DAOE) raided the company following investigations into an alleged tax evasion scheme involving manipulated software. Consequently, all 110 branches of the chain nationwide have suspended operations.

Workers, including delivery drivers, cooks, and kitchen staff, reported arriving at their workplaces only to be turned away by police or management. Many employees stated they received no prior formal communication from the company and learned about the collapse of their employer through news reports. Workers expressed severe anxiety over their financial stability, as they remain uncertain about when they will be paid for their past labor or if they will ever return to their positions.

The investigation into the alleged fraudulent software is ongoing, leading to felony charges against those involved in the management of the firm. As the stores remain shuttered, employees are left in a state of professional limbo, with many now actively searching for new employment to support their families.