Pizza Inn: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
→‎History: Partial revert. Restoring sourced content
Tag: Reverted
No edit summary
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit Advanced mobile edit
 
(43 intermediate revisions by 33 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|American pizza chain}}
{{Infobox company|
{{Infobox company
| name = Pizza Inn
| name = Pizza Inn
| logo =
| image =
| logo =
| image = Pizzainn.jpg
| image_caption =
| image_caption = A Pizza Inn in Richland Hills, Texas (2023)
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{NASDAQ|RAVE}}
| type = [[Subsidiary]] <!--Parent holding company is {{NASDAQ|RAVE}}-->
|founders = Joe Spillman<br>R. L. Spillman
| founders = Joe Spillman<br />R. L. Spillman
| foundation = [[Dallas, Texas]]<br />({{start date and age|1958}})
| foundation = [[Dallas, Texas]]<br />({{start date and age|1958}})
| location_city = [[The Colony, Texas]]
| location_city = [[The Colony, Texas]]
| location_country = [[United States|USA]]
| location_country = US
| key_people = Brandon Solano (CEO)
| key_people = Brandon Solano (CEO)
| num_locations = 252 (2021)
| industry = Restaurants
| industry = Restaurants
| products = [[Pizza]], [[pasta]], [[Buffalo wing|chicken wings]], [[salads]], [[sandwiches]], [[desserts]] and [[soft drinks]]
| products = {{hlist|[[Pizza]]|[[pasta]]|[[Buffalo wing|chicken wings]]|[[salads]]|[[sandwiches]]|[[desserts]]|[[soft drinks]]}}
⚫
| caption =
| parent = Rave Restaurant Group
⚫
| homepage = {{url|http://www.pizzainn.com}}
⚫
| caption =
⚫
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.pizzainn.com}}
}}
}}


'''Pizza Inn''' is an American [[restaurant chain]] and international food [[franchising|franchise]], specializing in [[United States|American]]-style [[pan pizza]], pasta, and side dishes.
'''Pizza Inn''' is a Dallas-based [[restaurant chain]] and international food [[franchising|franchise]], specializing in [[United States|American]]-style [[pan pizza]], pasta, and side dishes, owned by Rave Restaurant Group.


The company is based in the [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]] suburb of [[The Colony, Texas]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Thompson|first=Steven R.|date=September 20, 2011|title=Pizza Inn to expand Pie Five concept|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2011/09/20/pizza-inn-to-expand-pie-five-concept.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[Dallas Business Journal]]}}</ref> At its peak, Pizza Inn had over 500 locations in 20 states.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Bernstein|first=Larry|date=May 2018|title=Pizza Inn's Resurgence Hits High Gear|url=https://www.fsrmagazine.com/chain-restaurants/pizza-inns-resurgence-hits-high-gear|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=FSR magazine|language=en}}</ref> As of June 28, 2020, Pizza Inn had 252 stores within the United States, located primarily in towns within the [[Southern United States]], and 38 stores internationally.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Coley|first=Ben|date=September 2020|title=Pizza Inn Parent Remains Challenged by COVID Pandemic|url=https://www.fsrmagazine.com/chain-restaurants/pizza-inn-parent-remains-challenged-covid-pandemic|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=FSR magazine|language=en}}</ref>
The company is based in the [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]] suburb of [[The Colony, Texas]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Thompson|first=Steven R.|date=September 20, 2011|title=Pizza Inn to expand Pie Five concept|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2011/09/20/pizza-inn-to-expand-pie-five-concept.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[Dallas Business Journal]]}}</ref> At its peak, Pizza Inn had over 500 locations in 20 states.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Bernstein|first=Larry|date=May 2018|title=Pizza Inn's Resurgence Hits High Gear|url=https://www.fsrmagazine.com/chain-restaurants/pizza-inns-resurgence-hits-high-gear|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=FSR magazine|language=en}}</ref> As of June 28, 2020, Pizza Inn had 252 stores within the United States, located primarily in towns within the [[Southern United States]], and 38 stores internationally.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Coley|first=Ben|date=September 2020|title=Pizza Inn Parent Remains Challenged by COVID Pandemic|url=https://www.fsrmagazine.com/chain-restaurants/pizza-inn-parent-remains-challenged-covid-pandemic|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=FSR magazine|language=en}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Line 26: Line 28:
In the mid-1980s, the restaurant chain had a commercial deal with the [[Von Erich family]], with Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, and Mike Von Erich appearing in a series of televised commercials. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG7aCcoxU4Q]
In the mid-1980s, the restaurant chain had a commercial deal with the [[Von Erich family]], with Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, and Mike Von Erich appearing in a series of televised commercials. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG7aCcoxU4Q]


In June 2011, Pizza Inn launched the [[fast casual restaurant]] [[Pie Five|Pie Five Pizza]], whom specializes in customizable pizzas that are made within five minutes, in [[Fort Worth, Texas]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2015-01-09|title=Pizza Inn parent becomes Rave Restaurant Group as sister brand, Pie Five, grows|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/business/2015/01/09/pizza-inn-parent-becomes-rave-restaurant-group-as-sister-brand-pie-five-grows/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[Dallas News]]|language=en}}</ref> They had five locations within the Fort Worth area by the end of the year.<ref name=":2" /> As of January 2015, they had 31 locations.<ref name=":2" />
In June 2011, Pizza Inn launched the [[fast casual restaurant]] [[Pie Five|Pie Five Pizza]], which specializes in customizable pizzas that are made within five minutes, in [[Fort Worth, Texas]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2015-01-09|title=Pizza Inn parent becomes Rave Restaurant Group as sister brand, Pie Five, grows|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/business/2015/01/09/pizza-inn-parent-becomes-rave-restaurant-group-as-sister-brand-pie-five-grows/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[Dallas News]]|language=en}}</ref> They had five locations within the Fort Worth area by the end of the year.<ref name=":2" /> As of January 2015, they had 31 locations.<ref name=":2" />


In October 2011, Pizza Inn opened their first of five planned Chinese locations in [[Hangzhou]], China.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Quillen|first=Alanna|date=October 19, 2011|title=Pizza Inn Expands to China|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/local/pizza-inn-now-has-an-asian-twist/1905796/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[KXAS-TV|NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
In October 2011, Pizza Inn opened their first of five planned Chinese locations in [[Hangzhou]], China.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Quillen|first=Alanna|date=October 19, 2011|title=Pizza Inn Expands to China|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/local/pizza-inn-now-has-an-asian-twist/1905796/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[KXAS-TV|NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth]]|language=en-US}}</ref>


Former [[PepsiCo]] and [[Yum! Brands]] executive Randy Gier joined the company in 2012. He served as CEO until 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hunter|first=Glenn|date=March 2016|title=A Tale of Two Pies|url=https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2016/march/randy-gier-rave-restaurants-pizza-inn-pie-five/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[D Magazine]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kezar|first=Korri|date=Jul 21, 2016|title=Rave Restaurant Group names interim CEO as top exec steps down|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2016/07/21/rave-restaurant-group-names-interim-ceo-as-top.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[Dallas Business Journal]]}}</ref>
Former [[PepsiCo]] and [[Yum! Brands]] executive Randy Gier joined the company in 2012. He was CEO until 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hunter|first=Glenn|date=March 2016|title=A Tale of Two Pies|url=https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2016/march/randy-gier-rave-restaurants-pizza-inn-pie-five/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[D Magazine]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kezar|first=Korri|date=Jul 21, 2016|title=Rave Restaurant Group names interim CEO as top exec steps down|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2016/07/21/rave-restaurant-group-names-interim-ceo-as-top.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-30|website=[[Dallas Business Journal]]}}</ref>


On January 9, 2015, the parent company Pizza Inn Holdings (ticker symbol: "PZZI") was rebranded as a [[portfolio company]] named RAVE Restaurant Group (ticker symbol: "RAVE") as Pie Five Pizza locations began to increase.<ref name=":2" />
On January 9, 2015, the parent company Pizza Inn Holdings (ticker symbol: "PZZI") was rebranded as a [[portfolio company]] named [[Rave Restaurant Group]] (ticker symbol: "RAVE") as Pie Five Pizza locations began to increase.<ref name=":2" />


In May 2018, Rave Restaurant Group opened its first PIE by Pizza Inn Express pizza kiosks with [[Delaware North]] at the [[Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-30|title=Pizza Inn opens non-traditional kiosk location|url=https://www.fastcasual.com/news/pizza-inn-opens-non-traditional-kiosk-location/|access-date=2020-12-30|website=www.fastcasual.com|language=en}}</ref>
In May 2018, Rave Restaurant Group opened its first PIE by Pizza Inn Express pizza kiosks with [[Delaware North]] at the [[Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-30|title=Pizza Inn opens non-traditional kiosk location|url=https://www.fastcasual.com/news/pizza-inn-opens-non-traditional-kiosk-location/|access-date=2020-12-30|website=www.fastcasual.com|language=en}}</ref>


On February 5, 2021, Pizza Inn reported improving sales amid hectic environment during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. In the period ending December 27, domestic same-store sales decreased from $18.95 million to $15.46 million, or 18.4 percent for the company, which is the chain's best performing quarter since the pandemic began. Pizza Inn also saw comparative sales drop 39 percent in the quarter ending June 28 and 22 percent in the quarter ending September 27.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fsrmagazine.com/chain-restaurants/pizza-inn-sees-improving-sales-amid-hectic-environment |title=Pizza Inn Sees Improving Sales Amid Hectic Environment |date=February 5, 2021 |publisher=FSR Magazine |access-date=April 8, 2021 }}</ref>
In October 2019, RAVE Restaurant Group announced that its Board of Directors has named Brandon L. Solano as [[Chief Executive Officer]]. <ref>https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rave-restaurant-group-inc-names-brandon-solano-ceo-300941697.html</ref>

On January 5, 2021, the day before the [[2021 storming of the United States Capitol|violent storming the US capital]], Pizza Inn released a statement in support of [[Attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election|President Trump’s repeatedly debunked claims of election fraud]] via press release and the company's official Twitter account.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-06|title=D-FW-based Pizza Inn CEO gets political, calling for an election audit|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2021/01/06/d-fw-based-pizza-inn-ceo-gets-political-calling-for-an-election-audit/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Dallas News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=McCarthy|first=Amy|date=2021-01-06|title=Dallas-Based Pizza Inn Issues Bizarre Statement In Support of Trump’s Bogus Voter Fraud Claims|url=https://dallas.eater.com/2021/1/6/22216492/pizza-inn-election-integrity-statement-bizarre-trump-voter-fraud-claims|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Eater Dallas|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Daniels|first=Lauren Drewes|date=2021-01-07|title=Pizza Inn & Pie Five CEO Issues Voting Statement, “Widespread Concerns Over Fraud”|url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaurants/politics-pizza-inn-pie-five-voting-fraud-11975674|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Dallas Observer}}</ref> The statement included quotes by CEO Brandon Solano.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-06|title=Pizza Chain Bakes Itself into a Corner with Political Statement|url=https://www.prnewsonline.com/pizza-politics-stand/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=PRNEWS|language=en-US}}</ref>


On January 5, 2021, Pizza Inn released a 630-word statement regarding the company's concerns about the legitimacy of the 2020 US presidential election. "Like most Americans, we are alarmed by the uncertainties and resulting lack of faith in our election system," CEO Brandon Solano said in the statement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Freedman |first=Pete |date=2021-01-06 |title=Pizza Inn Has Entered The Election Fraud Chat. |url=https://www.centraltrack.com/pizza-inn-has-entered-the-election-fraud-chat/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=Central Track |language=en-US}}</ref> While the release stated it was not advocating to overturn the election, Pizza Inn and its leadership expressed that "hastily certifying the results in Congress" was not "appropriate". The statement went on to advocate for specific changes to federal voting laws, including voter ID, the elimination of electronic voting machines, and the elimination of mail-in ballots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coley |first=Ben |date=January 6, 2021 |title=Pizza Inn Calls Widespread Voter Fraud 'Probable' in Presidential Election {{!}} FSR magazine |url=https://www.fsrmagazine.com/chain-restaurants/pizza-inn-calls-widespread-voter-fraud-probable-presidential-election |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=www.fsrmagazine.com |language=en}}</ref> Following the [[January 6 United States Capitol attack|events of January 6th]], Pizza Inn apparently took down the press release from the PR Newswire website, though it was still accessible on the company's Facebook page.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pizza Inn Wades into Politics With Call for 10-Day Audit of Election Results - PMQ Pizza Magazine |url=https://www.pmq.com/pizza-inn-wades-into-politics-with-call-for-10-day-audit-of-election-results/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=www.pmq.com}}</ref>
==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of pizza chains of the United States]]
* [[List of pizza chains of the United States]]
Line 46: Line 48:
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://raverg.com/ RAVE Restaurant Group]
*[http://www.pizzainn.com/ Pizza Inn, USA]
* [http://www.pizzainn.com/ Pizza Inn, USA]
*[http://www.pizzainn.com.au/ Pizza Inn, Australia]
* [http://www.pizzainn.com.kw/ Pizza Inn, Kuwait]
*[http://raverg.com/ RAVE Restaurant Group]
* [http://www.pizzainn.com.sa/ Pizza Inn, Saudi Arabia]
* {{Facebook|https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pizza-Inn-Oman/208628892566228|Pizza Inn Oman}}
* [http://www.pizzainn.com.au/ Pizza Inn, Australia]


{{Pizza chains}}
{{Pizza chains}}


[[Category:Companies that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]
[[Category:Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1989]]
[[Category:Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1989]]
[[Category:Pizza chains of the United States]]
[[Category:Pizza chains of the United States]]
[[Category:Restaurant chains in the United States]]
[[Category:Restaurant chains in the United States]]
[[Category:Regional restaurant chains in the United States]]
[[Category:Companies based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex]]
[[Category:Companies based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex]]
[[Category:Denton County, Texas]]
[[Category:Denton County, Texas]]
[[Category:Restaurants established in 1958]]
[[Category:Restaurants established in 1958]]
[[Category:Companies listed on NASDAQ]]
[[Category:Companies listed on the Nasdaq]]
[[Category:Pizza franchises]]
[[Category:Pizza franchises]]
[[Category:1958 establishments in Texas]]
[[Category:1958 establishments in Texas]]

Latest revision as of 05:18, 16 April 2024

Pizza Inn
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRestaurants
FoundedDallas, Texas
(1958; 66 years ago (1958))
FoundersJoe Spillman
R. L. Spillman
Headquarters
The Colony, Texas
,
US
Number of locations
252 (2021)
Key people
Brandon Solano (CEO)
Products
ParentRave Restaurant Group
Websitewww.pizzainn.com

Pizza Inn is a Dallas-based restaurant chain and international food franchise, specializing in American-style pan pizza, pasta, and side dishes, owned by Rave Restaurant Group.

The company is based in the Dallas suburb of The Colony, Texas.[1] At its peak, Pizza Inn had over 500 locations in 20 states.[2] As of June 28, 2020, Pizza Inn had 252 stores within the United States, located primarily in towns within the Southern United States, and 38 stores internationally.[3]

History[edit]

In 1958, two Texas brothers, F.J. (Joe) and R. L. Spillman,[4] opened the first Pizza Inn in Dallas.

In the mid-1980s, the restaurant chain had a commercial deal with the Von Erich family, with Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, and Mike Von Erich appearing in a series of televised commercials. [1]

In June 2011, Pizza Inn launched the fast casual restaurant Pie Five Pizza, which specializes in customizable pizzas that are made within five minutes, in Fort Worth, Texas.[1][5] They had five locations within the Fort Worth area by the end of the year.[5] As of January 2015, they had 31 locations.[5]

In October 2011, Pizza Inn opened their first of five planned Chinese locations in Hangzhou, China.[6]

Former PepsiCo and Yum! Brands executive Randy Gier joined the company in 2012. He was CEO until 2016.[7][8]

On January 9, 2015, the parent company Pizza Inn Holdings (ticker symbol: "PZZI") was rebranded as a portfolio company named Rave Restaurant Group (ticker symbol: "RAVE") as Pie Five Pizza locations began to increase.[5]

In May 2018, Rave Restaurant Group opened its first PIE by Pizza Inn Express pizza kiosks with Delaware North at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport.[2][9]

On February 5, 2021, Pizza Inn reported improving sales amid hectic environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the period ending December 27, domestic same-store sales decreased from $18.95 million to $15.46 million, or 18.4 percent for the company, which is the chain's best performing quarter since the pandemic began. Pizza Inn also saw comparative sales drop 39 percent in the quarter ending June 28 and 22 percent in the quarter ending September 27.[10]

On January 5, 2021, Pizza Inn released a 630-word statement regarding the company's concerns about the legitimacy of the 2020 US presidential election. "Like most Americans, we are alarmed by the uncertainties and resulting lack of faith in our election system," CEO Brandon Solano said in the statement.[11] While the release stated it was not advocating to overturn the election, Pizza Inn and its leadership expressed that "hastily certifying the results in Congress" was not "appropriate". The statement went on to advocate for specific changes to federal voting laws, including voter ID, the elimination of electronic voting machines, and the elimination of mail-in ballots.[12] Following the events of January 6th, Pizza Inn apparently took down the press release from the PR Newswire website, though it was still accessible on the company's Facebook page.[13]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Thompson, Steven R. (September 20, 2011). "Pizza Inn to expand Pie Five concept". Dallas Business Journal. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  2. ^ a b Bernstein, Larry (May 2018). "Pizza Inn's Resurgence Hits High Gear". FSR magazine. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  3. ^ Coley, Ben (September 2020). "Pizza Inn Parent Remains Challenged by COVID Pandemic". FSR magazine. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  4. ^ "Little Pizza Venture Becomes Big Business" by Ledgerwood Sloan. Dallas Morning News, 19 Jun 1966. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
  5. ^ a b c d "Pizza Inn parent becomes Rave Restaurant Group as sister brand, Pie Five, grows". Dallas News. 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  6. ^ Quillen, Alanna (October 19, 2011). "Pizza Inn Expands to China". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  7. ^ Hunter, Glenn (March 2016). "A Tale of Two Pies". D Magazine. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  8. ^ Kezar, Korri (Jul 21, 2016). "Rave Restaurant Group names interim CEO as top exec steps down". Dallas Business Journal. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  9. ^ "Pizza Inn opens non-traditional kiosk location". www.fastcasual.com. 2018-05-30. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  10. ^ "Pizza Inn Sees Improving Sales Amid Hectic Environment". FSR Magazine. February 5, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  11. ^ Freedman, Pete (2021-01-06). "Pizza Inn Has Entered The Election Fraud Chat". Central Track. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  12. ^ Coley, Ben (January 6, 2021). "Pizza Inn Calls Widespread Voter Fraud 'Probable' in Presidential Election | FSR magazine". www.fsrmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  13. ^ "Pizza Inn Wades into Politics With Call for 10-Day Audit of Election Results - PMQ Pizza Magazine". www.pmq.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pizza_Inn&oldid=1219173392"