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Shakey’s Pizza Corporate Office

Shakey’s Pizza was founded in Sacramento, California, in 1954 by Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson and Ed Plummer. Johnson used to play dixieland jazz piano in the restaurant most nights. The company is known not only for pizza and beer, but for its live entertainment and for the straw hats employees wear.

The company was the first pizza franchise in the US. Today, Shakey’s Pizza has more than 500 stores around the world, with approximately 60 of those in the US. The company has been sold several times over the years, most recently in 2004 to Jacmar Companies, who keep their headquarters in Alhambra, California.

Shakey’s Pizza is particularly popular in the Phillipines, with more than 150 locations. In addition to pizza, the company offers chicken, sandwiches, pasta, and desserts.

Shakey's Pizza

Shakey’s Pizza was founded in Sacramento, California, in 1954 by Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson and Ed Plummer. Johnson used to play dixieland jazz piano in the restaurant most nights. The company is known not only for pizza and beer, but for its live entertainment and for the straw hats employees wear.

The company was the first pizza franchise in the US. Today, Shakey’s Pizza has more than 500 stores around the world, with approximately 60 of those in the US. The company has been sold several times over the years, most recently in 2004 to Jacmar Companies, who keep their headquarters in Alhambra, California.

Shakey’s Pizza is particularly popular in the Phillipines, with more than 150 locations. In addition to pizza, the company offers chicken, sandwiches, pasta, and desserts.

History

East Of Chicago Pizza Corporate Office

East of Chicago Pizza was founded in 1982 in Greenwich, Ohio, under the name of Greenwich Pizza. The company operates a chain of pizza and sandwich shops. The chain was purchased by a former franchisee, Tony Collins, in 2008. Current owner and CEO, Collins moved company headquarters to Lima, Ohio.

Today, the company has 75 restaurants in 8 states, most of them franchises. In a study done in 2009, the company ranked as number 41 on a list of American pizza companies.

East of Chicago Pizza uses a mobile phone app for ordering, as well as taking orders online from their eCommerce site. The company offers oven baked submarine style sandwiches, pastas, chicken wings, and more than 12 different types of pizza.

East of Chicago Pizza

East of Chicago Pizza was founded in 1982 in Greenwich, Ohio, under the name of Greenwich Pizza. The company operates a chain of pizza and sandwich shops. The chain was purchased by a former franchisee, Tony Collins, in 2008. Current owner and CEO, Collins moved company headquarters to Lima, Ohio.

Today, the company has 75 restaurants in 8 states, most of them franchises. In a study done in 2009, the company ranked as number 41 on a list of American pizza companies.

East of Chicago Pizza uses a mobile phone app for ordering, as well as taking orders online from their eCommerce site. The company offers oven baked submarine style sandwiches, pastas, chicken wings, and more than 12 different types of pizza.

History

The Roaring Fork Corporate Office

The Roaring Fork was founded in 2009 in Dallas, Texas. The company operates a chain of upscale steak restaurants in Texas and Arizona. The company specializes in wood fire grilled meats, including lamb, chicken, beef, and pork.

This restaurant chain offers private dining, as well as outdoor seating when the weather permits. Phoenix Times listed The Roaring Fork as “Best Restaurant” and the Scottsdale Times listed the company as having “Best Happy Hour” in 2011.

The Roaring Fork recently introduced a rewards membership program. Their newest location in Austin, Texas, at Stonelake, offers 3 outside decks with a lakeside view.

The Roaring Fork

The Roaring Fork was founded in 2009 in Dallas, Texas. The company operates a chain of upscale steak restaurants in Texas and Arizona. The company specializes in wood fire grilled meats, including lamb, chicken, beef, and pork.

This restaurant chain offers private dining, as well as outdoor seating when the weather permits. Phoenix Times listed The Roaring Fork as “Best Restaurant” and the Scottsdale Times listed the company as having “Best Happy Hour” in 2011.

The Roaring Fork recently introduced a rewards membership program. Their newest location in Austin, Texas, at Stonelake, offers 3 outside decks with a lakeside view.

History

Whitey’s Ice Cream Corporate Office

Whitey’s Ice Cream was founded in 1933 by Chester Lindgren, who was nicknamed Whitey because of his white blonde hair. Business was doing so well that Lindgren hired Bob Tunberg in 1935 as help. In 1953, Lindgren sold the business to Tunberg, who decided to keep the name of the business unchanged.

What began as a single store in Moline, Illinois, has become one of the most famous ice cream brands in the Illinois/Iowa Quad-City area. Tunberg’s son’s still own the business. There are currently 9 locations, as well as a wholesale department, which packages the ice cream to be sold at sporting events and in stores.

The company also has an active eCommerce site where ice cream can be ordered and shipped anywhere in the continental US. Whitey’s Ice Cream has won numerous awards, including Best in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine and The Passion Award, given by Ice Cream University.

 

Whitey's Ice Cream

Whitey’s Ice Cream was founded in 1933 by Chester Lindgren, who was nicknamed Whitey because of his white blonde hair. Business was doing so well that Lindgren hired Bob Tunberg in 1935 as help. In 1953, Lindgren sold the business to Tunberg, who decided to keep the name of the business unchanged.

What began as a single store in Moline, Illinois, has become one of the most famous ice cream brands in the Illinois/Iowa Quad-City area. Tunberg’s son’s still own the business. There are currently 9 locations, as well as a wholesale department, which packages the ice cream to be sold at sporting events and in stores.

The company also has an active eCommerce site where ice cream can be ordered and shipped anywhere in the continental US. Whitey’s Ice Cream has won numerous awards, including Best in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine and The Passion Award, given by Ice Cream University.

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Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream Corporate Office

Happy Joe’s Pizza was founded in 1972 in Bettendorf, Iowa, by former Shakey’s Pizza manager “Happy Joe” Whitty. The company currently has 61 locations in 6 states.

The company claims to be the founder of the “Taco” pizza, which includes refried beans and taco chips. This has become the company’s best-selling pizza and trademark food item.  New pizza flavors are constantly being created, with current flavors being Sweet Chili Asian Chicken Pizza and Cesar Salad Pizza.

Happy Joe’s Pizza began franchising in the mid-1970s. The company is still family-owned, with Lawrence Whitty as CEO.

One location in Iowa City, Iowa, was completely destroyed by a tornado in 2006.

The company announced that it was ready for new growth but would focus on quality over quantity in July 2022. 

Happy Joe’s Pizza started its first franchise in Egypt in August 2022. 

Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream maintains a corporate office in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream

Happy Joe’s Pizza was founded in 1972 in Bettendorf, Iowa, by former Shakey’s Pizza manager “Happy Joe” Whitty. The company currently has 61 locations in 6 states.

History

The company claims to be the founder of the “Taco” pizza, which includes refried beans and taco chips. This has become the company’s best-selling pizza and trademark food item.  New pizza flavors are constantly being created, with current flavors being Sweet Chili Asian Chicken Pizza and Cesar Salad Pizza.

Happy Joe’s Pizza began franchising in the mid-1970s. The company is still family-owned, with Lawrence Whitty as CEO.

One location in Iowa City, Iowa, was completely destroyed by a tornado in 2006.

The company announced that it was ready for new growth but would focus on quality over quantity in July 2022. 

Happy Joe’s Pizza started its first franchise in Egypt in August 2022. 

Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream maintains a corporate office in Bettendorf, Iowa.