800 Degrees receives $7 million in financing

The fast-casual pizza concept 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria has shifted into growth mode with the recent injection of $7 million in minority equity financing.

The investment comes from a fan who has asked not to be named.

The funding will be used to accelerate growth throughout the greater Los Angeles market, with a goal of opening 10 units in Southern California by the end of 2014.