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Giordano's is known for its deep dish pizza. (Courtesy photo)

Update: The opening has been pushed been back to August, although a date hasn't been announced yet. The restaurant is now hiring.

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, MI -- A popular Chicago pizzeria is coming to Holland this summer.

Giordano's Pizza will open in the former Bagger Dave's, at 3333 West Shore Drive. The location, visible from U.S. 31, is across from the Meijer store and next to Logan's Roadhouse.

The new restaurant is being rolled out by Sophia Leongas and David Jurgensen, the married owners of The Curragh Irish pub in downtown Holland. They will own the deep dish pizza franchise with out-of-state partners, Jurgensen said.

Like many Giordano's Pizza locations, the restaurant will be a full bar with wine, cocktails and beer on tap. The owners acquired the full liquor license that previously belonged to Bagger Dave's.

The restaurant will be managed by Tim Blackburn and Jonathan Brand, who will begin accepting applications later this month.

In a Facebook post, Blackburn says he will be hiring for servers, hosts, bussers, dishwashers and all kitchen positions.

An opening date has been announced yet, but the restaurant is slated to open either late June or early July.

The restaurant known for its "famous deep-crust pizza" also serves thin crust pizza, Italian sandwiches and salad.

"There is a pretty full menu," Jurgensen said. "I think people will be excited about having real Chicago pizza here."

One ingredient that differentiates Giordano's pizzas from the competition is its specially-made sausage.

The 4,000-square-foot restaurant will seat about 175 people when renovations are completed.

The first Giordano's was opened by brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio in 1974, using their mother's recipe for stuffed pizza. Giordano's has been hailed as "Chicago's Best Pizza," by many publications, according to the restaurant's website.

The chain has grown to 50 restaurants in the Chicago metro area and handful around the country in Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Orlando, Fla.

Giordano's is currently the exclusive pizza of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field.

Shandra Martinez covers business and other topics for MLive. Email her or follow her on Twitter @shandramartinez.