query: Who started the Dominos Pizza chain?

title: Domino's Pizza

text: Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza, Inc., branded as Domino's, is an American pizza restaurant chain founded in 1960. The corporation is headquartered at the Domino's Farms Office Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and incorporated in Delaware. In February 2018, the chain became the largest pizza seller worldwide in terms of sales. On April 23, 1963, Tom Monaghan and his brother, James, took over the operation of DomiNick's, an existing location of a small pizza restaurant chain that had been owned by Dominick DiVarti, at 507 Cross Street (now 301 West Cross Street) in Ypsilanti, Michigan, near Eastern Michigan University. The deal

title: Domino's Pizza

text: stores, with 5,649 in the US, 1,127 in India, and 1,094 in the UK. In most cases, Domino's has master franchise agreements with one company per country, but three companies have acquired multiple master franchise agreements, covering multiple countries: Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza, Inc., branded as Domino's, is an American pizza restaurant chain founded in 1960. The corporation is headquartered at the Domino's Farms Office Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and incorporated in Delaware. In February 2018, the chain became the largest pizza seller worldwide in terms of sales. On April 23, 1963, Tom Monaghan and his brother, James, took

title: Rocky Rococo (pizza chain)

text: 1988. Mosley died at his home in Madison on November 28, 2017, aged 70. , there were 40 Rocky Rococo locations, mostly in Wisconsin, and one each in Minnesota and Washington. The chain generates about $40 million in annual sales. The chain previously had locations in Florida, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio. Rocky Rococo (pizza chain) Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta is a chain of North American restaurants that specializes in pan-style pizza sold by the slice. It was founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1974 by a pair of college students who took the name

title: Rocky Rococo (pizza chain)

text: Rocky Rococo (pizza chain) Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta is a chain of North American restaurants that specializes in pan-style pizza sold by the slice. It was founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1974 by a pair of college students who took the name from a character invented in 1969 by the Firesign Theatre. The Firesign Theatre claimed ownership of the name and threatened legal action in 1985, but according to legal precedent set by a similar case in Austin, Texas, they had weakened their case for copyright infringement in a 1975 visit to the first Rocky Rococo store, when they

title: Pietro's Pizza

text: Pietro's Pizza Pietro's Pizza is a small pizza chain in the U.S. state of Oregon. Founded in 1957, the chain grew to about 80 restaurants and changed owners several times before shrinking to only four stores. The company is based in Milwaukie, Oregon. Norm Kolln started the company in Longview, Washington, in 1957. Kolln grew the chain and in the early 1970s sold out to the Campbell Soup Company who grew Pietro's to about 60 locations in Oregon and Washington before selling it in the late 1980s. Investors from California led by Bob Adamowski bought the chain from Campbell's in

title: Pizza Pizza

text: Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Ltd. is a franchised Canadian pizza quick-service restaurant, with its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario. Its restaurants are mainly in the province of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and in Western Canada. Franchises in western Canada are mostly run through Alberta-based subsidiary Pizza 73. It has over 500 locations, including over 150 non-traditional locations. The chain was founded by Michael Overs, who opened the first location on December 31, 1967, at the corner of Wellesley and Parliament Streets in Toronto. He owned the chain until his death in 2010. It expanded throughout the Toronto area in the 1970s,

title: Godfather's Pizza

text: Godfather's Pizza Godfather's Pizza is a privately owned restaurant chain headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, that operates fast casual Italian franchises. In addition to their fast casual franchise locations, they also operate many Pizza Express Bars. Godfather's Pizza was founded in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1973. Willy Theisen bought out the pizza parlor and the name in 1974 from Gregg Johnson (who later started the Minsky's Pizza restaurants), and sold his first franchise. Theisen sold the company to Pillsbury in the mid-1980s and stepped down from actively managing the company. In 1986, Pillsbury named Herman Cain CEO and President of the brand.

title: Pizza Haven (Australia)

text: were able to stay branded under Pizza Haven. However, eventually all Pizza Haven stores became Domino's. In July 2008 it was announced that Pizza Haven Australia had been acquired by the Eagle Boys pizza chain (which was acquired by Pizza Hut in 2016). Pizza Haven (Australia) Pizza Haven is a defunct Australian and New Zealand pizza restaurant chain and franchise operation. Founded in 1984, four brothers Evan, Louis, Bill and Gabriel Christou started Pizza Haven with the aid of a A$24,000 mortgage on their parents' home. The first Pizza Haven outlet was at Glenelg in Adelaide. Employing twelve people, the

title: Pizza Pizza

text: 73. As well, in October 2006, the company announced it would expand in the Quebec market, beginning with sponsorship of the Montreal Canadiens. The chain expanded to the British Columbia Lower Mainland in 2009, however all locations closed (Pizza 73 already had a location in Prince George in the B.C. Interior), and soon after added locations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The chain returned to Vancouver in 2018. Pizza Pizza opened its first store in Halifax, Nova Scotia in June 2010. Major southern Ontario competitors include Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Little Caesars, Gino's Pizza, Mamma's Pizza, Pizzaiolo, 241 Pizza, Double Double

title: The Pink Dominos

text: The Pink Dominos The Pink Dominos is a farce in three acts by James Albery based on the French farce "Les Dominos Roses" by Hennequin and Delacour. It concerns a plan by two wives to test their husbands' fidelity at a masked ball and a mischievous maid who causes comic complications by wearing a gown similar to those worn by the wives. The piece opened on March 31, 1877 and was exceptionally successful, running for a record-setting 555 performances. Charles Wyndham played one of the husbands and produced the piece at the Criterion Theatre. Augustus Harris played in the piece,

title: The Pink Dominos

text: as did Nelly Bromley as Rebecca, and Fanny Josephs was one of the wives. The Pink Dominos The Pink Dominos is a farce in three acts by James Albery based on the French farce "Les Dominos Roses" by Hennequin and Delacour. It concerns a plan by two wives to test their husbands' fidelity at a masked ball and a mischievous maid who causes comic complications by wearing a gown similar to those worn by the wives. The piece opened on March 31, 1877 and was exceptionally successful, running for a record-setting 555 performances. Charles Wyndham played one of the husbands

title: Snappy Tomato Pizza

text: England and Scotland. Snappy Tomato Pizza Snappy Tomato Pizza is a pizza chain that started in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, and has over 60 locations nationwide. Its headquarters are in Burlington, Kentucky. The chain specializes in pizza, but also serves calzones, hoagies, salads, pasta, dessert and appetizers. The first Snappy Tomato Pizza was opened by Robert Rotunda in Fort Mitchell in 1978. Rotunda went to a horse race and put all of his money on a horse named “Snappy Tomato.” The horse won and Rotunda took all of his winnings and opened the first Snappy Tomato Pizza restaurant. In 1981 the

title: Snappy Tomato Pizza

text: Snappy Tomato Pizza Snappy Tomato Pizza is a pizza chain that started in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, and has over 60 locations nationwide. Its headquarters are in Burlington, Kentucky. The chain specializes in pizza, but also serves calzones, hoagies, salads, pasta, dessert and appetizers. The first Snappy Tomato Pizza was opened by Robert Rotunda in Fort Mitchell in 1978. Rotunda went to a horse race and put all of his money on a horse named “Snappy Tomato.” The horse won and Rotunda took all of his winnings and opened the first Snappy Tomato Pizza restaurant. In 1981 the company began franchising.

title: Pat's Pizza

text: were being sold from the Orono location alone. Pat Farnsworth died at the age of 90 in 2003. , Pat's had locations in: Pat's Pizza Pat's Pizza is a chain of restaurants in Maine. The chain was started in 1931 when Carl D. "Pat" Farnsworth bought the ice cream store in Orono, Maine, in which he had worked as a high-schooler. In 1953, he added pizza to the menu, and it was such a hit that he changed Farnsworth's Cafe into a pizza parlor, giving it its current name. It eventually grew to 13 locations, covering the state. The original

title: Pat's Pizza

text: Pat's Pizza Pat's Pizza is a chain of restaurants in Maine. The chain was started in 1931 when Carl D. "Pat" Farnsworth bought the ice cream store in Orono, Maine, in which he had worked as a high-schooler. In 1953, he added pizza to the menu, and it was such a hit that he changed Farnsworth's Cafe into a pizza parlor, giving it its current name. It eventually grew to 13 locations, covering the state. The original store was known as a "second home to generations of University of Maine students". In 1993, Pat reported that 250,000 pizzas a year

title: Alleycat's Pizza

text: Alleycat's Pizza Alleycat's Pizza, usually referred to simply as Alleycat's, is a pizzeria chain restaurant that started in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2004. From its humble origins in the tiny basement level of a building on Lishui Street, it has expanded to nine locations throughout Taipei. Alleycat's was started in 2004 by Alan Pontes, a South African expatriate with Italian family roots. The dearth of Italian pizza available in Taiwan gave Pontes the idea of starting his own pizza restaurant, featuring a masonry oven. Addressing a long-felt need among the expat population for more traditional pizza varieties (as opposed to the

title: California Pizza Kitchen

text: locations, with modernized interiors and updated menus. California Pizza Kitchen California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in California-style pizza. The restaurant was started in 2002 by attorneys Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax in Beverly Hills, California, United States. The California Pizza Kitchen chain is widely known for its innovative and nontraditional pizzas, such as the "Original BBQ Chicken Pizza", BLT, Thai Chicken, and Jamaican Jerk Chicken pizzas. They also serve various kinds of pasta, salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. They have an extensive children's menu for children ages 10 and under which includes a

title: California Pizza Kitchen

text: California Pizza Kitchen California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in California-style pizza. The restaurant was started in 2002 by attorneys Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax in Beverly Hills, California, United States. The California Pizza Kitchen chain is widely known for its innovative and nontraditional pizzas, such as the "Original BBQ Chicken Pizza", BLT, Thai Chicken, and Jamaican Jerk Chicken pizzas. They also serve various kinds of pasta, salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. They have an extensive children's menu for children ages 10 and under which includes a variety of different pizzas, pastas, salad and

title: Pizza delivery

text: is concerned about the kidnapping of a pizza-delivery driver and his subsequent coercive involvement in a bank robbery, which was loosely based on the 2003 death of Erie, Pennsylvania pizza deliveryman Brian Douglas Wells. In television, the Australian comedy series "Pizza" centres on Pauly and his co-workers who deliver pizzas for a Sydney-based pizzeria called Fat Pizza. Pizza delivery Pizza delivery is a service in which a pizzeria or pizza chain delivers a pizza to a customer. An order is typically made either by telephone or over the internet to the pizza chain, in which the customer can request pizza

title: Alleycat's Pizza

text: used various drawings for promotions from time to time, it does not use a logo. Alleycat's Pizza Alleycat's Pizza, usually referred to simply as Alleycat's, is a pizzeria chain restaurant that started in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2004. From its humble origins in the tiny basement level of a building on Lishui Street, it has expanded to nine locations throughout Taipei. Alleycat's was started in 2004 by Alan Pontes, a South African expatriate with Italian family roots. The dearth of Italian pizza available in Taiwan gave Pontes the idea of starting his own pizza restaurant, featuring a masonry oven. Addressing a

title: The Pizza Company

text: Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Laos, China and Bahrain. Myanmar and Cambodia. There is also at least one location in Vietnam, on Cau Giay street in Hanoi. The Pizza Company is currently the largest pizza fast food restaurant chain in Thailand. The Pizza Company The Pizza Company () is a restaurant chain and international franchise based in Bangkok, Thailand. With focus on pizza and Italian-American cuisine, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of "Minor International" (was merged with "The Minor Food Group"). Established in 1980, the company had operated Tricon Global Restaurants’ franchised Pizza Hut brand since its introduction in Thailand, and

title: Aurelio's Pizza

text: Village. Joe then founded his own pizza restaurant, named Aurelio's. This was a small, 4 table restaurant on Ridge Rd. in Homewood. Both Aurelios specialized in a distinctive thin crust pizza that was sliced in "Chicago style" square pieces. The company's slogan is "Aurelio's "is" Pizza!" When James Aurelio died, Louis Gaetano sold The Italian Village and it became an Aurelio's Pizza franchise. The chain's main competition is Rosati's Pizza, Nancy's Pizza, and Home Run Inn, as well as many smaller family-owned establishments. The son of James Aurelio, Larry Aurelio, subsequently started a new pizza chain named Larry A's. The

title: Pizza-La

text: in 1985 and had already started business. Asano decided then to establish his own chain, and in April 1987 the first Pizza-La store was opened in the Mejiro district of Toshima, Tokyo. Its expansion into the national market began in December 1989 starting with the store in the Tsuchizaki district of Akita, Akita. Commercials for Pizza-La began in 1991 using the slogan "ピザーラお届け!!" incorporating a variety of actors. By 2012 Pizza-La had opened 552 stores in Japan, and by 2015 the chain had expanded into all prefectures excluding Aomori, Fukui, Tottori, Shimane, Kagawa, Ehime, Kochi, Saga and Ōita prefectures. The

title: Pizza Pizza

text: Pizza, and Pizza Nova. Two other major Canadian chains, Greco and Panago, which have a presence similar to Pizza Pizza in the Atlantic and Western Canada respectively, have entered the Ontario market. In Montreal, Quebec, its competitors are Mikes, Pizza Hut, and Double Pizza. On March 6, 2017, Pizza Pizza introduced dairy-free, vegan cheese to the menu. Pizza Pizza is known for the chain's phone number, XXX–1111. The company claims that its early adoption of the centralized single-number ordering system, and its subsequent use and heavy promotion of this rhyming phone number, helped the chain to expand through Ontario. A

title: Domino's Pizza Enterprises

text: and that a number of Dominos stores in Australia had engaged in widespread underpayment of wages and deliberate underpayment of penalties. In 2018, Domino's was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. The first Domino’s store to open in Australia was in Springwood, Queensland, in 1983, and offered home delivery after home delivery was introduced into Australia by the Pizza Oven Family Restaurant in Holland Park Brisbane in 1981. The Australian and New Zealand Master Franchise was bought by Silvio’s Dial-a-Pizza in 1993 and in 1995 the two brands merged and rebranded as Domino’s Pizza. Domino's New Zealand

title: Pizza Haven (Australia)

text: Pizza Haven (Australia) Pizza Haven is a defunct Australian and New Zealand pizza restaurant chain and franchise operation. Founded in 1984, four brothers Evan, Louis, Bill and Gabriel Christou started Pizza Haven with the aid of a A$24,000 mortgage on their parents' home. The first Pizza Haven outlet was at Glenelg in Adelaide. Employing twelve people, the Christou brothers were active in the running of the business. Pizza Haven evolved into a small franchised business model. In January 2005, the New Zealand Pizza Haven stores were bought by Domino's Pizza and the majority were converted to Domino's while some stores

title: Pizza Hut Israel

text: the West Bank. In response, Pizza Hut apologized, and they deleted the tweet and fired the PR firm who created the ad. In 2013, CEO and owner Udi Shamai appeared on the third episode of the first season of "Undercover Boss Israel". Pizza Hut Israel Pizza Hut Israel () is the Israeli franchise of Pizza Hut with 56 branches as of September 2014. Pizza Hut Israel is the largest pizza chain in Israel. Pizza Hut Israel opened their first restaurant in 1990, under the master franchisee Clal Chains, a subsidiary of Clal Industries. Initially the chain opened many restaurants in

title: Pizza delivery

text: Pizza delivery Pizza delivery is a service in which a pizzeria or pizza chain delivers a pizza to a customer. An order is typically made either by telephone or over the internet to the pizza chain, in which the customer can request pizza type, size and other products alongside the pizza, commonly including soft drinks. Pizzas may be delivered in pizza boxes or delivery bags, and deliveries are made with either an automobile, motorized scooter, or bicycle. Customers can, depending on the pizza chain, choose to pay online, or in person, with cash, credit card, debit card or cryptocurrency. A

title: Shakey's Pizza

text: Shakey's Pizza Shakey's Pizza is a pizza restaurant chain based in the United States. Founded in 1954, it was the first franchise pizza chain in the United States. In 1968, the chain had 342 locations. The chain currently has about 500 stores globally, and 51 in the United States. Shakey's Pizza was founded in Sacramento, California, on April 30, 1954, by Sherwood "Shakey" Johnson and Ed Plummer. Johnson's nickname resulted from nerve damage following a bout of malaria suffered during World War II. The parlor opened on a weekend, but since the pizza ovens were not yet completed only beer

title: Imo's Pizza

text: Imo's Pizza Imo's Pizza is a U.S. chain of pizza restaurants based in the greater St. Louis, Missouri area. It is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The chain was founded by Ed and Margie Imo in St. Louis in 1964. As of November 2015, Imo's was ranked the 32nd largest pizza chain in the United States; the chain tallied gross sales of $93.8 million. The company is based in St. Louis, Missouri. The chain is known for its version of St. Louis-style pizza, which is common in the area and features provel cheese—a combination of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone with

title: Pizza Pizza

text: and throughout the rest of Ontario throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The chain opened its first locations in Quebec in the mid-1980s, but withdrew after a few years. It returned to the province, in Gatineau, in March 2007. Locations were opened in the Montreal area in late 2007 in the boroughs of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Pizza Pizza began to expand significantly outside Ontario during the 2000s. In its 2005 initial public offering filings, the chain announced it would consider expansion in western Canada, potentially including purchasing existing local chains. This led to a June 2007 agreement to purchase Alberta-based Pizza

title: Pizza Showtime

text: chain of 'Pizza Theatres' around Australia, owned and operated by Allied & Leisure Industries, along with Paul Gregory under the supervision of A&L founder Mr. Malcolm Steinberg, who is the current owner of the Timezone arcade game franchise. The building was subsequently converted to an Asian foodhall and was demolished in 1990. The restaurant was also similar to Chuck E. Cheese's, a restaurant chain in the U.S. Pizza Showtime Pizza Showtime was a family restaurant and entertainment center operating in Perth, Western Australia from 1980 to around 1984. Similar to the American Chuck E. Cheese chain it was a sit

title: Happy's Pizza

text: delivery services in areas where other pizza places will not. Happy's Pizza started with one restaurant in Detroit, and grew to a large pizza restaurant chain. Happy Asker and five other shareholders were indicted on counts of fraud and tax evasion. The Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan alleged Asker and the others came up with a scheme to under-report taxable income and payroll taxes from $2.1 million in wages from more than 50 Happy's Pizza locations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and elsewhere. They were charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government, filing

title: Dominos (song)

text: Dominos (song) "Dominos" is the first single from The Big Pink's debut album "A Brief History of Love". "Dominos" was released as a digital download and on 7" vinyl on September 7, 2009, a week before the release of the album. The song was co-produced by the band and record producer Paul Epworth, and mixed by Rich Costey (who also produced the album). In their native United Kingdom, the song peaked on the UK Singles Chart at #27 and #10 on the Irish Singles Chart in the Republic of Ireland. The single's B-side, "She's No Sense", features vocals from Florence

title: Shakey's Pizza

text: Park" entitled "Kenny Dies", Cartman uses human stem cells to clone a Shakey's restaurant. Shakey's Pizza Shakey's Pizza is a pizza restaurant chain based in the United States. Founded in 1954, it was the first franchise pizza chain in the United States. In 1968, the chain had 342 locations. The chain currently has about 500 stores globally, and 51 in the United States. Shakey's Pizza was founded in Sacramento, California, on April 30, 1954, by Sherwood "Shakey" Johnson and Ed Plummer. Johnson's nickname resulted from nerve damage following a bout of malaria suffered during World War II. The parlor opened

title: MOD Pizza

text: also a part of the founding team and helped developed the house recipes used by MOD. The restaurant's first location was in Union Square and was followed by additional Seattle locations. By 2010, Markham had left MOD Pizza due to what he later characterized as a dispute in direction with the Svensons. He subsequently started a California-based chain set on MOD's "DIY" pizza concept called Pieology. In 2013, the restaurant chain was named one of the United States' "Top 50 Breakout Brands" by "Nation's Restaurant News". The same year, it added its first location outside of Washington, with a restaurant

title: Broccoli Pizza & Pasta

text: Broccoli Pizza & Pasta Broccoli Pizza and Pasta LLC (also known as Broccoli) started as a self-operating Italian restaurant headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It primarily serves pizza, pasta, lasagna, soup and salad. The company also provides franchises, and has, franchise opportunities globally. In 2011, the first Broccoli Pizza & Pasta opened its door in Tecom, Dubai. After a year, the 2nd branch was opened in Jumeirah, Dubai. In early 2013, the chain becomes available in other emirates of UAE. It also became known outside Dubai, not for their pizza, but for the face painting activity for children. The

title: Pizza Nova

text: Pizza Nova Pizza Nova Take Out Ltd., doing business as Pizza Nova, is a Canadian franchise chain of pizza restaurants headquartered in Scarborough, Toronto. The chain was founded on 12 May 1963 by a young family of Italian immigrants. The first restaurant was located in the eastern Toronto suburb of Scarborough, Ontario on Kennedy Road near Lawrence Avenue, which currently operates under the name Nova Ristorante. There are more than 140 locations in Canada. Pizza Nova's competitors include: Pizza Pizza, Pizza Hut, 241 Pizza, Little Caesars, Domino's Pizza and other regional pizza chains. The Pizza Nova location in Varadero, Cuba

title: Four Star Pizza

text: Four Star Pizza Four Star Pizza is a fast food pizza company which operates throughout the island of Ireland. It originated in Washington, Pennsylvania, US, in 1981 by Alan and Susan Cottrill, who previously operated Domino's Pizza stores in Ohio. Besides sharing the English language, Alan Cottrill sensed a market for American style delivery pizza, and traveled to Ireland in 1986 to launch the chain in Dublin. The first outlet in Ireland opened in 1986 and the chain has steadily grown, being present in most regions of the Republic and Northern Ireland. In 2017, there are 49 outlets across the

title: Dominos (song)

text: 100 Tracks of 2009" list, "Dominos" was voted in at #18. On February 24, 2010, "Dominos" won "Best Track of the Year" at the NME Awards. In October 2011, "NME" placed it at number 72 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". The song is heavily sampled on Nicki Minaj's track "Girls Fall Like Dominoes" on her debut album "Pink Friday". Dominos (song) "Dominos" is the first single from The Big Pink's debut album "A Brief History of Love". "Dominos" was released as a digital download and on 7" vinyl on September 7, 2009, a week

title: Peppes Pizza

text: Peppes Pizza Peppes Pizza is a Norwegian pizza chain that serves American style and Italian style pizza. Peppes is the largest pizza chain in Scandinavia. The restaurant was founded by two Americans, Louis Jordan and his wife Anne from Hartford, Connecticut. The restaurant chain is part of Umoe Catering As which consists of restaurants such as Burger King, TGI Fridays, La Baguette and Cafe Opus. Peppes Pizza is one of the first restaurants that brought foreign food to Norway. 9 million pizzas are served by Peppes each year with deliveries in 11 cities in Norway. Their menu was first put

title: Pizza Haven (United States)

text: Pizza Haven (United States) Pizza Haven was an American Seattle-based pizzeria and pizza delivery chain, known as dial-a-pizza, founded in 1958 and opening its first location in the University District, Seattle near the University of Washington. Pizza Haven was one of the first pizza companies to make deliveries. Restaurant employees used radio phones to relay orders to roving drivers who carried stacks of pizzas in warming ovens in the back of their jeeps and pickup trucks. Ron Bean, the original founder, and a series of partners grew Pizza Haven into a chain of 42 restaurants throughout the Pacific Northwest and

title: Blackjack Pizza

text: was acquired by Askar Brands, a Michigan-based company. Blackjack Pizza Blackjack Pizza is a Colorado-based pizza delivery chain founded in 1983 by a former Domino's Pizza employee, Vince Schmuhl, because Domino's Pizza was the only major pizza delivery company in the Rocky Mountain region and he thought customers would appreciate an alternative. The pizza chain is the largest in Colorado with 800 employees, some of whom work part-time. On January 1, 2013, Blackjack Pizza was acquired by Askar Brands. The first Blackjack Pizza store opened on June 29, 1983 in Federal Heights with a second store opening in Greeley by

title: Blackjack Pizza

text: Blackjack Pizza Blackjack Pizza is a Colorado-based pizza delivery chain founded in 1983 by a former Domino's Pizza employee, Vince Schmuhl, because Domino's Pizza was the only major pizza delivery company in the Rocky Mountain region and he thought customers would appreciate an alternative. The pizza chain is the largest in Colorado with 800 employees, some of whom work part-time. On January 1, 2013, Blackjack Pizza was acquired by Askar Brands. The first Blackjack Pizza store opened on June 29, 1983 in Federal Heights with a second store opening in Greeley by February 1984. By 1986, Blackjack grew to six

title: Peppes Pizza

text: online in March 1995. The servings have been described as enough for two people and that the pizza chain is "a cut above the rest". The bestselling fiction book "The Seducer" by Norwegian author Jan Kjærstad documents an actual history of the pizza chain. The pizza chain franchised restaurants in Kuwait and China. The Chinese restaurants have some different items on the menu that Chinese people are more used to such as soups and pastas. The first restaurant opened in Beijing, China because of Pizza Hut's success in the country. The restaurant ran a "Pizza & Film" promotion which included

title: The Pizza Company

text: The Pizza Company The Pizza Company () is a restaurant chain and international franchise based in Bangkok, Thailand. With focus on pizza and Italian-American cuisine, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of "Minor International" (was merged with "The Minor Food Group"). Established in 1980, the company had operated Tricon Global Restaurants’ franchised Pizza Hut brand since its introduction in Thailand, and when their agreement was terminated, The Pizza Company was established as the company's own brand in 2001. In 2004, The Pizza Company began to expand and franchise internationally and today the restaurant has franchises in Jordan, the United Arab

title: Hot Lips Pizza

text: of its packaging compostable. Waste heat from the ovens at their Pearl District location is used to heat the whole restaurant. Hot Lips Pizza Hot Lips Pizza is a chain of pizza restaurants in the Portland, Oregon, area. It is known for using local, organic ingredients in its pizzas. Hot Lips Pizza was founded in 1984 by David Yudkin's father-in-law. Yudkin and his wife, Jeana Edelman, took over the business in 1994. In 2005, Hot Lips started selling fruit sodas made from local fruits. The sodas were featured in "The New York Times". In 2011, Hot Lips made its millionth

title: Hot Lips Pizza

text: Hot Lips Pizza Hot Lips Pizza is a chain of pizza restaurants in the Portland, Oregon, area. It is known for using local, organic ingredients in its pizzas. Hot Lips Pizza was founded in 1984 by David Yudkin's father-in-law. Yudkin and his wife, Jeana Edelman, took over the business in 1994. In 2005, Hot Lips started selling fruit sodas made from local fruits. The sodas were featured in "The New York Times". In 2011, Hot Lips made its millionth bottle of soda. Many of Hot Lips' ingredients are bought from local farmers, especially from farmers' markets. It also makes all

title: Vocelli Pizza

text: Vocelli Pizza Vocelli Pizza (formerly Pizza Outlet) is a pizzeria based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. , the chain has stores in the District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The trade magazine "Pizza Today" ranked Vocelli Pizza in their Top 100 pizza franchises for 2007, based on its 2006 sales of $55 million. The chain was founded in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh in 1988 as Pizza Outlet. What was simply a local pizza shop quickly expanded in the Pittsburgh Tri-State region during the 1990s. During this time, their slogan was "Delivering Great

title: Pizza 73

text: Pizza 73 Pizza 73 is a Canadian restaurant chain that offers a number of different styles of pizza. It has been operated by Pizza Pizza since 2007. Toronto based Pizza Pizza had acquired the restaurant for a total of $CAN70.2 million. There are 89 locations throughout Western Canada, which include the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon. The restaurant's name originates from its original phone number: 473–7373. Founded by David Tougas and Guy Goodwin in 1985, Pizza 73 is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. It was the first delivery chain in Western Canada that provided a centralized call

title: Azzip Pizza

text: seventh location was opened in Lafayette, Indiana, in April 2018. In Bowling Green, Azzip competes directly with Blaze Pizza, an international quick-serve pizza chain based in California. Azzip Pizza launched its "We Give A’Zip Giveback Program" in 2014 to benefit local organizations and schools. Azzip Pizza Azzip Pizza, LLC is an American restaurant chain based in Evansville, Indiana, specializing in pizza. Azzip features unique, highly customized pizzas baked in a conveyor belt oven in front of customers. Azzip Pizza offers over 16 million variations including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Pre-created variations are sold on special occasions or as their "Pizza

title: Pizza Ranch

text: Ranch vision is "To glorify God by positively impacting the world we live in." The chain has become a popular stop for conservative presidential candidates during the Iowa caucuses. In March 2016, Pizza Ranch was linked to an "E. coli" outbreak, stemming from their dessert offerings. Subsequently, lawsuits were filed by victims and their families; one of the victims being an eight-year-old girl from Nebraska. Pizza Ranch The Pizza Ranch, Inc., founded in 1981, is a Midwestern "fast casual" restaurant chain. Pizza Ranch offers pizza, chicken, a salad bar, and a pizza and chicken buffet. Pizza Ranch has over 200

title: Pizza Nova

text: Centre as their official pizza supplier, starting in January 2014, and continuing for a three-year agreement. Some of Pizza Nova's signature products include: The beverages that Pizza Nova sells are Coca-Cola products. Pizza Nova Pizza Nova Take Out Ltd., doing business as Pizza Nova, is a Canadian franchise chain of pizza restaurants headquartered in Scarborough, Toronto. The chain was founded on 12 May 1963 by a young family of Italian immigrants. The first restaurant was located in the eastern Toronto suburb of Scarborough, Ontario on Kennedy Road near Lawrence Avenue, which currently operates under the name Nova Ristorante. There are

title: Derek and the Dominos

text: album is often considered to be the defining achievement of Clapton's career. Derek and the Dominos came about through its four members' involvement in the American soul revue Delaney & Bonnie and Friends.<ref name="Dominos/AM"></ref> The latter supported Blind Faith, Eric Clapton's short-lived supergroup with Stevie Winwood, on a US tour in the summer of 1969, during which Clapton became increasingly drawn towards Delaney & Bonnie's relative anonymity next to the fan worship afforded his own band. Together with his fellow future Dominos – Bobby Whitlock (vocals, keyboards), Carl Radle (bass) and Jim Gordon (drums) – Clapton toured Europe and the

title: Tops Pizza

text: Tops Pizza Tops Pizza is a British pizza takeaway chain, with forty two stores in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The company opened its first store at 74 Fulham Palace Road in 1988, by British–Iranian Ali Morad Yazdi Nodoushani, then aged 28, and who had been a civil engineering student. It is a private limited company. In June 2009, the leaders of an Afghan criminal gang received long prison sentences for smuggling 230 Afghans into Europe, many to work in "branches of well known franchises Tops Pizza, GoGo Pizza and Perfect Pizza across southern England". In

title: Imo's Pizza

text: a low melting point and gooey texture. The restaurants also sell an assortment of salads, appetizers, and desserts. The chain joined in on the trend of selling desserts that can be made in a pizza oven. While mostly found in the St. Louis area, the franchised pizzerias are also found scattered throughout select locations in the Midwest. There are currently over 90 locations in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. Imo's Pizza Imo's Pizza is a U.S. chain of pizza restaurants based in the greater St. Louis, Missouri area. It is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The chain was founded by Ed

title: Happy's Pizza

text: Happy's Pizza Happy's Pizza is an American regional chain of restaurants, serving pizza, ribs, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, pasta and salad. The first Happy's Pizza restaurant was opened by Happy Asker in 1994 on the east side of Detroit. From 2006 to early 2008 the chain doubled in size and reached 27 locations. Now the chain has more than 65 locations in Michigan, Nevada, California and Ohio. The pizzerias are known for their granite counter tops, Venetian plaster on their walls and the neon signs in and outside of the building. The company makes a point of opening stores and offering

title: Happy's Pizza

text: $620,297. Two franchisees were given prison sentences and a third received three years probation. Happy's Pizza Happy's Pizza is an American regional chain of restaurants, serving pizza, ribs, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, pasta and salad. The first Happy's Pizza restaurant was opened by Happy Asker in 1994 on the east side of Detroit. From 2006 to early 2008 the chain doubled in size and reached 27 locations. Now the chain has more than 65 locations in Michigan, Nevada, California and Ohio. The pizzerias are known for their granite counter tops, Venetian plaster on their walls and the neon signs in and

title: Freshslice Pizza

text: $40,000 to the former employee. Freshslice Pizza Freshslice Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain and franchise. Founded by Ray Russell in 1999, Freshslice Pizza has grown from a family-run business to a chain of over 70 (and counting) restaurants across British Columbia. They are known for their multigrain crust and their pizza by the slice. In 2014 and 2015, Freshslice was awarded a Golden Plate award for Best Pizza By The Slice by the Georgia Straight; a Vancouver-based weekly publication. In 2016, Ray Russell and Freshslice were awarded runner-up for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award through BCBusiness and Ernst

title: Freshslice Pizza

text: Freshslice Pizza Freshslice Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain and franchise. Founded by Ray Russell in 1999, Freshslice Pizza has grown from a family-run business to a chain of over 70 (and counting) restaurants across British Columbia. They are known for their multigrain crust and their pizza by the slice. In 2014 and 2015, Freshslice was awarded a Golden Plate award for Best Pizza By The Slice by the Georgia Straight; a Vancouver-based weekly publication. In 2016, Ray Russell and Freshslice were awarded runner-up for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award through BCBusiness and Ernst & Young (EY) for his

title: Peppes Pizza

text: a large pizza, a large cola, and an animation DVD. A restaurant in Sanlitun located in Bejiing has a children's play area. Despite being known in Norway as having good food, eChinacities said "Although not renowned for its excellent food Peppes is fairly reasonably priced". National Arabic Company operates six locations in Kuwait. There was also a restaurant in Leytonstone High Street during the 1990s owned and run by a brother and sister. Peppes Pizza Peppes Pizza is a Norwegian pizza chain that serves American style and Italian style pizza. Peppes is the largest pizza chain in Scandinavia. The restaurant

title: Pizza Hut

text: Pizza Hut Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise founded in 1958 by Dan and Frank Carney. The company is known for its Italian-American cuisine menu, including pizza and pasta, as well as side dishes and desserts. Pizza Hut has 16,796 restaurants worldwide as of March 2018, making it the world's largest pizza chain in terms of locations. It is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world's largest restaurant companies. Pizza Hut was founded in June 1958 by two Wichita State University students, brothers Dan and Frank Carney, as a single location in Wichita,

title: Marco's Pizza

text: ratings with 7.3 million viewers. Marco's Pizza is currently listed at #8 in "Pizza Today"'s Top 100 Pizza Chains for 2017 and was named by "Franchise Times" as number eight on the magazine's list of Fast and Serious growth franchises. In 2012, Marco’s Pizza partnered with privately held movie rental chain Family Video to open Marco’s locations in as many as 350 Family Video stores. In 2014, Marco’s Pizza was named the #3 best pizza chain by "Consumer Reports "magazine on its list of Best and Worst Fast Food Restaurants in America based on survey results. It was the first

title: Mr. Pizza

text: commercial "The True Origins of Pizza" received more than 1,000,000 views on YouTube. It received high praise and in-depth analysis in a journal article by two New Zealand-based Asian Studies professors. They stated that "the level of skill and irony that went into its making are noteworthy among commercial ads anywhere." MPK Group Inc. is a restaurant company with a selection of premium brands including Korea’s largest pizza chain, ‘Mr. Pizza’, a handmade muffin and coffee franchise, ‘Manoffin’, and ‘Jessica’s Kitchen’ Italian buffet restaurants. Mr. Pizza Mr. Pizza Inc. (Korean: 미스터피자) is a South Korean pizza chain established in 1990.

title: Rocky Rococo (pizza chain)

text: character from Mad Magazine, and hired comic actor Jim Pederson to portray their "Rocky Rococo" mascot as a moustachioed Italian wearing a white suit, wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. Pederson died at age 68 on February 4, 2016. The Firesign Theatre visited the first Rocky Rococo Pizza when on tour in Madison in 1975, and reacted with good humor, joking around with the owners and giving them pictures that said, "To Rocky, from Rocky" which were hung on the wall. But in 1985, when the chain had grown to 62 restaurants, the Firesign Theatre sent the owners a letter claiming ownership

title: The Pizza Man

text: then started training for a second career as a track pony. On September 16, 2017, The Pizza Man was honored with a retirement ceremony at Arlington Park. Around June 2018, The Pizza Man returned to the backstretch at Arlington and the barn of Roger Brueggemann, where he is used as a stable pony during training hours. The Pizza Man's dam, I Can Fan Fan, is inbred 3 × 3 to Lt. Stevens, meaning Lt. Stevens appears twice in the third generation of her pedigree. The Pizza Man The Pizza Man (foaled March 25, 2009) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse who

title: Dominos (video game)

text: other with lines of dominos. Players change direction via a set of four directional buttons representing up, down, right, and left respectively. A player loses when they hit a wall, their own dominos, or their opponent's, at which point all the dominos in their line "fall" down. At the end of each round, a point is awarded to the winner of that round until the end point goal is reached. The point goal can be 3, 4, 5, or 6 points. Dominos (video game) Atari's Dominos is a one, two or four-player video action game packaged in its own distinctively

title: Pagliacci Pizza

text: Pagliacci Pizza Pagliacci Pizza is a Seattle-based restaurant chain. The first Pagliacci Pizza location opened on February 19, 1979, at 4529 University Ave NE in Seattle's University District. Over the years, this location has undergone many face-lifts and major remodeling changes. Since the original pizzeria opened, Pagliacci Pizza has grown to 24 locations across the greater Seattle and Bellevue area, most of which offer delivery, sit-down dining and pizza by the slice bars. An interior decor staple for the local chain is Italian-language movie posters. On November 1, 2012, Pagliacci Pizza opened Seattle's first stand-alone LEED-certified pizzeria in the Madison

title: Blaze Pizza

text: Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza LLC is a Pasadena, California-based chain within the fast-casual dining restaurants category. Founded in 2011 by Elise and Rick Wetzel of Wetzel's Pretzels, Blaze Pizza was modeled after the Chipotle concept as a made-to-order approach to serving customers. NBA player LeBron James is one of the original investors in the chain, which is touted by Bloomberg "as the next Chipotle". Blaze Pizza was ranked as the #2 brand in the 2015 Fast Casual Top 100. Besides competing against traditional pizza restaurants, such as Pizza Hut and Sbarro, and quick service fast casual, such as Chipotle Mexican

title: Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

text: Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is a fast casual restaurant chain serving pizzas, salads and sandwiches with its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The first Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint opened in 2009 in Atlanta. The chain currently has nearly 40 franchised units open in Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, South Carolina, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Tennessee, with additional locations announced for those states as well as Maryland, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, and New Jersey. The brand has franchise commitments for more than 225 stores. Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint was founded by CEO Matt Andrew, who

title: Coal-fired pizza

text: in an Arizona chain and one more in Las Vegas. The growing popularity of coal-fired pizza in the 2010s was identified as a major market for anthracite coal suppliers, most of whom are in Pennsylvania's Coal Region, who generally see a declining market due to alternate industrial and home heating fuel sources. Concerns have been raised about particulates, sulfur dioxide and CO emissions from coal-fired pizza ovens. Coal-fired pizza Coal-fired pizza is a pizza style in the United States. New York-style pizza and New Haven-style pizza are often cooked in coal-fired pizza ovens. A coal-fired oven can reach and cook

title: Pizza Inn

text: Pizza Inn Pizza Inn is an American restaurant chain and international food franchise, specializing in American-style pan pizza and side dishes. The company is based in the Dallas suburb of The Colony, Texas. In 1958, two Texas brothers, F.J. (Joe) and R. L. Spillman, opened the first Pizza Inn across from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. In the mid-'80s, the restaurant chain had a commercial deal with the Von Erich family, icons in Texas at the time, with Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, and Mike Von Erich appearing in a series of televised commercials. On June 3, 2011 Pizza

title: Grotto Pizza

text: into the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, where a lot of the summertime customers at the locations at the Delaware and Maryland beaches come from. Grotto Pizza Grotto Pizza is a chain of restaurants that sell pizza and other Italian-American dishes, primarily located in the U.S. state of Delaware with a few locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The chain originated in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware in 1960, and has since expanded across the state of Delaware. Over the past few decades, it has become a regional pizza icon with a loyal following from both locals and tourists. Grotto Pizza's main product is pizza,

title: Buddy's Pizza

text: Buddy's Pizza Buddy's Pizza is an independent pizza restaurant chain based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1946, the company has an annual revenue of US $30 million. The chain's eleven restaurants have a total of 700 employees. Buddy's has been called one of the five best pizzerias in the United States by the Food Network. They have bocce ball league play every Saturday morning at their original location on Conant St. The restaurant serves Detroit-style pizza baked in cast-iron pans. In addition to pizza, Buddy's serves sandwiches, soups, pastas, salads and chicken tenders. As of 2009, the restaurant chain is

title: Pizza Patrón

text: Pizza Patrón Pizza Patrón Inc. is a United States pizza chain headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1986 by Antonio Swad and Bernadette Fiaschetti. It was formerly headquartered in Dallas. Pizza Patrón operates locations in Arizona, California, Illinois, and Texas. Pizza Patrón withdrew operations in Colorado. The chain primarily opens locations in neighborhoods with a high proportion of Latino residents. In addition to the franchise's 100 locations across the southwest United States, 40 more are currently under development. The franchise's logo features the face of a man wearing a fedora hat. Their former logo was of the

title: Grotto Pizza

text: Grotto Pizza Grotto Pizza is a chain of restaurants that sell pizza and other Italian-American dishes, primarily located in the U.S. state of Delaware with a few locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The chain originated in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware in 1960, and has since expanded across the state of Delaware. Over the past few decades, it has become a regional pizza icon with a loyal following from both locals and tourists. Grotto Pizza's main product is pizza, which is made with a swirl of sauce atop the cheese. The pizzas come with a variety of toppings along with specialty pizzas.

title: Extreme Pizza

text: athletes and benches made out of snowboards. In keeping with its extreme sports theme, Extreme Pizza was an early sponsor of the X Games. According to the "Seattle Times", Extreme Pizza is "lauded within the business world for its enlightened corporate policies and savvy extreme-sports sponsorships". Extreme Pizza Extreme Pizza is a privately held restaurant franchise chain specializing in conventional and California-style pizza, founded by Todd Parent and Michael Pastor in 1994 in San Francisco, California. The chain currently includes over 30 locations in the United States, and one in Ireland. Most franchises are located in Northern California, as well

title: Apache Pizza

text: pizza dough balls per month. In March 2018, Spanish restaurant chain Telepizza announced a joint venture with Irish Burger King franchise arm OKR to purchase a majority share of the company. They received the KEARNEY award for tastiest munch in all of Ireland. In 2014, Fox News listed Apache as one of the best pizza chains in the world. Just Eat named Apache as Ireland's best takeaway in 2015. Apache Pizza Apache Pizza is a chain of fast food pizza delivery restaurants in Ireland. Founded in 1996 by Emily Gore Grimes and her husband Robert Pendleton, Apache is the trading

title: Pizza Hut Israel

text: Pizza Hut Israel Pizza Hut Israel () is the Israeli franchise of Pizza Hut with 56 branches as of September 2014. Pizza Hut Israel is the largest pizza chain in Israel. Pizza Hut Israel opened their first restaurant in 1990, under the master franchisee Clal Chains, a subsidiary of Clal Industries. Initially the chain opened many restaurants in Israeli and was very successful It was in 1996, when Shlomo Duhoki through his company Penthouse paid the sum of USD 12M and bought the business from Clal Chains. In 2002 Pizza Hut Israel switch hands again, Dor Alon the Gas company

title: Pietro's Pizza

text: restaurant being the first location converted to BJ's. By March 1999 BJ's had converted all but 10 Pietro's, with the chain shrinking to three locations by 2004. In February 2004, employees Ken Bay and Ray David bought the remaining three stores for $2.2 million. The remaining locations were all in Oregon in Hood River, Salem, and Milwaukie, with the headquarters in Milwaukie. After a decade, the most recent restaurant opened in Beaverton in March 2014. Pietro's Pizza Pietro's Pizza is a small pizza chain in the U.S. state of Oregon. Founded in 1957, the chain grew to about 80 restaurants

title: Tops Pizza

text: March 2014, staff were caught on CCTV climbing through the window of a closed Tops Pizza branch in Tunbridge Wells, after they forgot their keys. Tops Pizza Tops Pizza is a British pizza takeaway chain, with forty two stores in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The company opened its first store at 74 Fulham Palace Road in 1988, by British–Iranian Ali Morad Yazdi Nodoushani, then aged 28, and who had been a civil engineering student. It is a private limited company. In June 2009, the leaders of an Afghan criminal gang received long prison sentences for

title: Domino's Pizza Group

text: Domino's Pizza Group Domino's Pizza Group plc is a United Kingdom-based master franchise of international fast food pizza delivery chain Domino's Pizza. The company holds the exclusive right to own, operate and franchise branches of the chain in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. It holds significant minority interests in the master franchisees for Domino's Pizza in Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The firm's shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange, as a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index as of May 2015. Domino's Pizza Group is the largest master franchisee in the Domino's system (see Domino's

title: Domino's Pizza Group

title: Greco Pizza Restaurant

text: Greco Pizza Restaurant Greco Pizza Restaurant is a franchise restaurant chain consisting of over 100 outlets in Eastern Canada. The restaurants also deliver pizza. Greco bills itself as the largest pizza chain in Atlantic Canada. The first Greco Pizza restaurant opened in 1977 in Moncton, New Brunswick as Greco Donair...and Pizza. In 1981, the franchise rights were sold to Grinner's Food Systems Ltd. of Truro, Nova Scotia. Many Greco locations in rural areas are known as "Greco Express" outlets; they are typically associated with a motel, convenience store, or other existing establishment. In some locations, the Greco franchise is associated

title: 241 Pizza

text: Pizza in October 2006. 241 Pizza 241 Pizza is a Canadian franchise chain of quick-serve pizza restaurants headquartered in Scarborough, Ontario. 241 Pizza has 62 locations across Ontario, predominantly in Southern Ontario and has expanded throughout Canada with stores in other provinces across the country in Newfoundland, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. 241 Pizza is a competitor of other quick-serve pizza chains such as Pizza Pizza, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, Domino's Pizza, and Pizza Nova. 241 Pizza was founded in Toronto in 1986. Since then 241 Pizza has expanded across Ontario, and has locations in four provinces. Coffee Time's parent company Chairman's

title: Pizza

text: may vary widely according to style; thin as in a typical hand-tossed Neapolitan pizza, or thick as in a deep-dish Chicago-style. It is traditionally plain, but may also be seasoned with garlic or herbs, or stuffed with cheese. The outer edge of the pizza is sometimes referred to as the "cornicione". Pizza dough often contains sugar, both to help its yeast rise and enhance browning of the crust. Dipping sauce specifically for pizza was invented by American pizza chain Papa John's Pizza in 1984, and has since become popular when eating pizza, especially the crust. Mozzarella is commonly used on

title: 241 Pizza

text: 241 Pizza 241 Pizza is a Canadian franchise chain of quick-serve pizza restaurants headquartered in Scarborough, Ontario. 241 Pizza has 62 locations across Ontario, predominantly in Southern Ontario and has expanded throughout Canada with stores in other provinces across the country in Newfoundland, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. 241 Pizza is a competitor of other quick-serve pizza chains such as Pizza Pizza, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, Domino's Pizza, and Pizza Nova. 241 Pizza was founded in Toronto in 1986. Since then 241 Pizza has expanded across Ontario, and has locations in four provinces. Coffee Time's parent company Chairman's Brand Corp. acquired 241

title: Sal's Pizza

text: beyond the New England region; The company operates single locations in California, Florida, and Arizona. The company offers franchising, and they are known for offering a three-pound, 19-inch pizza. Sal's Pizza Sal's Pizza is a chain of Italian restaurants based in New England. The chain is owned by Sal's Group, owner of Salvatores, Mary's Pasta & Sandwiches, and Riverwalk Properties. The company operates as a franchise, which prepare a combined total of over 60,000 pizzas weekly. Sal's Pizza first opened in Salem, New Hampshire, founded by Sal and Nick Lupoli in 1990. The first store opened at a time when

title: Sal's Pizza

text: Sal's Pizza Sal's Pizza is a chain of Italian restaurants based in New England. The chain is owned by Sal's Group, owner of Salvatores, Mary's Pasta & Sandwiches, and Riverwalk Properties. The company operates as a franchise, which prepare a combined total of over 60,000 pizzas weekly. Sal's Pizza first opened in Salem, New Hampshire, founded by Sal and Nick Lupoli in 1990. The first store opened at a time when Italian-based restaurant chains began to popularize. The store spawned franchises, and eventually grew to operate stores throughout the Boston and southern New Hampshire regions. Sal's Pizza has since expanded

title: Apache Pizza

text: Apache Pizza Apache Pizza is a chain of fast food pizza delivery restaurants in Ireland. Founded in 1996 by Emily Gore Grimes and her husband Robert Pendleton, Apache is the trading name of The Good Food Company. As of 2016, there are over 150 stores across the Republic of Ireland and nine stores in Northern Ireland. Apache is Ireland's largest pizza chain. Its Managing Director is Robert Pendleton. In 2015, Apache signed an agreement with Marvin.ie, an online fast food order service similar to Just Eat. As of 2012, the company employs over 800 people and manufactures more than 160,000

title: Eatza Pizza

text: foods. When it was based in Scottsdale, the chain had 112 restaurants open or under development in Arizona, Alabama, California, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and New Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Eatza Pizza Eatza Pizza was a buffet-style restaurant chain founded in Arizona in 1997. As recently as 2007, it was one of the largest all-buffet pizza chains in the United States, with 112 locations in 14 states and Puerto Rico. In March 2007, Eatza Pizza was bought by International Franchise Associates. The corporate headquarters was moved from Arizona to Westport, Connecticut in 2007, following

title: Extreme Pizza

text: Extreme Pizza Extreme Pizza is a privately held restaurant franchise chain specializing in conventional and California-style pizza, founded by Todd Parent and Michael Pastor in 1994 in San Francisco, California. The chain currently includes over 30 locations in the United States, and one in Ireland. Most franchises are located in Northern California, as well as other states including Colorado, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Michigan. The company primarily sells pizza; other menu items include calzones, sandwiches, and salads. Parent plans to open 20+ stores in Southern California. Most restaurants have decor of extreme sports, such as photographs of extreme

title: Pizza My Heart (restaurant)

text: offer gluten-free crusts or vegan whole pies. They also serve salads, breadsticks, chicken wings, and drinks. Pizza My Heart (restaurant) Pizza My Heart is a chain of pizzeria restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. The chain was founded in 1981 in Capitola, California by Fred Poulos Keith Holtaway, and is now owned by Chuck Hammers. The chain currently has twenty-three locations. In 1997, the chain merged with Pizza-a-Go-Go, which was based in San Jose, California. The new locations inherited the Pizza My Heart name. There are restaurants currently in Blossom Hill, Burlingame, Campbell, Capitola, Cupertino, Emeryville, Evergreen, Isla Vista,

title: Pizza My Heart (restaurant)

text: Pizza My Heart (restaurant) Pizza My Heart is a chain of pizzeria restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. The chain was founded in 1981 in Capitola, California by Fred Poulos Keith Holtaway, and is now owned by Chuck Hammers. The chain currently has twenty-three locations. In 1997, the chain merged with Pizza-a-Go-Go, which was based in San Jose, California. The new locations inherited the Pizza My Heart name. There are restaurants currently in Blossom Hill, Burlingame, Campbell, Capitola, Cupertino, Emeryville, Evergreen, Isla Vista, Los Gatos, Monterey, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Jose, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa

title: World Pizza Championship

text: to the championship is the presence of Miss Italia (Miss Italy), who crowns the winning pizzaiolos. It is the largest pizza show in the world with over 6,500 independent chain and franchise owners from all around the world attending. The winners are inducted into their Hall of Fame and are sometimes invited back to judge the next World Pizza Championship. They also win a cash prize totaling about $10,000. There are different categories including Best Vegetarian Pizza, Best Meat pizza, and more. At the end of the competition, the best pizza overall is selected. Whoever wins not only receives the

title: Four Star Pizza

text: interim examiner was appointed by the High Court. Michael Holland and his company Gonville Ltd took over the Irish and UK franchises in 2011. Four Star Pizza Four Star Pizza is a fast food pizza company which operates throughout the island of Ireland. It originated in Washington, Pennsylvania, US, in 1981 by Alan and Susan Cottrill, who previously operated Domino's Pizza stores in Ohio. Besides sharing the English language, Alan Cottrill sensed a market for American style delivery pizza, and traveled to Ireland in 1986 to launch the chain in Dublin. The first outlet in Ireland opened in 1986 and

title: Toto's Pizza House

text: the first pizza bar in Australia, it is more likely that Lucia's Pizza Bar of Adelaide should hold this title having opened its doors before 1959. Toto's Pizza House Toto's Pizza House (Toto's) is the first pizzeria established in Melbourne, Australia, now a small chain of Pizza stores. Toto's opened for business on 7 July 1961 in Lygon Street, Carlton, Victoria, where the business has remained since. Toto's was originally owned by Salvatore Della Bruna, who operated the business in partnership with Franco Fera and in 1968 with Silvio Tuli and Salvatore Mercogliano. Successful, and well respected, business man Mario

title: Sir Pizza

text: Sir Pizza Sir Pizza is a United States chain of pizza restaurants. Wendell Swartz opened the original restaurant in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1957 under the name of Pizza King. Sir Pizza was incorporated in 1965. In 1966, Robert Swartz, Wendell's brother, expanded Pizza King outside of Indiana under the name of "Sir Pizza". In Indiana, they are franchised under the "Pizza King" name, one of two chains in Indiana using that name. Sir Pizza franchise rights have been sold in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Various Sir Pizza franchises market the pizza with the

title: Greco Pizza Restaurant

text: with a Captain Submarine franchise, another of Grinner's properties. Since 1995, Greco has marketed itself using the telephone number 310-30-30 with an associated jingle. From 1995 to the early 2000s, this number was pronounced in the official jingle as "three one oh, three oh, three oh". In the early 2000s, this was changed to "three ten, thirty thirty". Greco Pizza Restaurant Greco Pizza Restaurant is a franchise restaurant chain consisting of over 100 outlets in Eastern Canada. The restaurants also deliver pizza. Greco bills itself as the largest pizza chain in Atlantic Canada. The first Greco Pizza restaurant opened in

title: Yellow Cab Pizza

text: Yellow Cab Pizza Yellow Cab Pizza Company is a Filipino chain that retails fast food, primarily pizza. In 2001, Yellow Cab Pizza Company was founded by Eric Puno, Henry Lee, and Albert Tan. Max's Group, owner of restaurant chain Max's of Manila, owns the brand. The restaurant operates 145 branches in the Philippines and overseas, including branches in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, China and Vietnam. The first branch of Yellow Cab Pizza Co. opened along Makati Avenue in April 2001. Because of having "yellow cab" in its name, many thought of the company as a taxi business, but the name