Zach Toth, 36 / Owner, Benny’s Pizza, Golden Cactus Brewing
A 2006 Virginia Tech graduate with degrees in Financing and Accounting, Zach Toth is now the co-owner of several businesses, including the beloved Benny’s (multiple locations span across VA, PA, NC and SC), The Milk Parlor in Blacksburg and the recently opened Golden Cactus Brewing in Roanoke. In his spare time, Toth coaches children’s soccer in Franklin County, and donates several thousand dollars annually to the community, particularly the Rescue Mission. He invests in residential and commercial real estate throughout the area and is franchisor of Benny’s, with multiple agreements signed and in process to open. “Benny’s started with the desire to be part of renovating downtowns and bringing excitement to buildings that have been overlooked,” Toth says. “We continue to focus on finding properties that can be revitalized. The passion extends into partnerships with other local entrepreneurs that have great ideas and are wanting to team up to develop a vision.”
- Earned bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting, Virginia Tech, 2006
- Co-owner of: Benny’s (Local locations are Benny Marconi’s, Benny Marzano’s, Benny Nicola’s, Benny Adelina’s and Benny Scarpetta’s, remainder span across Virginia, PA, NC and SC); Golden Cactus Brewing; The Milk Parlor (Blacksburg); City View LLC
- Owner of several commercial buildings (Roanoke, Lynchburg, Pittsburgh, Fredericksburg, Waynesboro)
- Franchisor for Benny’s
- Invests in both residential and commercial real estate throughout the area
- Coaches 4-5y soccer (Franklin County)
- Donates several thousand annually back to community esp Rescue Mission
From the Nomination: “Zach Toth is extremely hard-working and dedicated to growing all of his businesses. Benny’s has also moved onto franchising and is expected to explode next year. Golden Cactus is doing great despite opening in times of COVID. He sold his real estate company Old Dominion Holdings last year but is still heavily involved in commercial real estate in Roanoke and several other cities. He is able to adapt to whatever is thrown at him and keeps a sense of humor about him that makes him a joy to work with which is probably why he is able to partner with other market influencers so easily.”
What do you love about Roanoke?
Toth: “The city has become a powerhouse, not only in southwestern Virginia, but also the state. The growth potential is unlimited as the area continues to add from people leaving bigger cities. This pairs perfectly with the activities, festivals, restaurants and retail that Roanoke provides to raise a family. Roanoke’s ability to maintain a small town feel while offering the amenities of a larger city will continue to draw people in.”
How does your passion impact our community?
Toth: “Benny’s was started with the desire to be part of renovating downtowns and bringing excitement to buildings that have been overlooked. We continue to focus on finding properties that can be revitalized. The passion extends into partnerships with other local entrepreneurs that have great ideas and are wanting to team up to develop a vision.”
