Restaurants

Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill Corporate Office

Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill, originally called Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, but most often simply called Charlie Brown’s, was founded in 1966 in Warren, New Jersey by three business associates who wanted a restaurant nice enough for business lunches, as well as dinner out with friends or family.

The company operates a chain of steak and seafood restaurants whose specialty dish is prime rib and a special house salad. The company has been sold several times over the years and currently belongs to Praesidian Capital, a private equity firm.

Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill filed for bankruptcy in 2010, forcing the company to close 47 locations. Today, the company has 16 locations in three states and is owned by Praesidian Capital, a private investment firm.

Restaurants are having difficulties with the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, including Charlie Brown’s, which closed several restaurants early in the year in New Jersey.

The company maintains a corporate office in Millburn, New Jersey.

Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill

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Restaurants are having difficulties with the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, including Charlie Brown’s, which closed several restaurants early in the year in New Jersey.

The company maintains a corporate office in Millburn, New Jersey.

Pizza Ranch Corporate Office

Pizza Ranch was founded in Hull, Iowa, in 1981 by current CEO Ryan Achterhoff. The company operates a chain of fast food restaurants, with the emphasis on pizza.

The company began offering a Tuesday nigh buffet option which proved to be so popular that now all locations offer a buffet everyday. Customers can also order off a menu. The company offers pizza, chicken, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. The company has more than 180 locations in 13 states. It is often a popular choice among conservatives when attending the Iowa caucuses.

Pizza Ranch experienced an outbreak of E.coli in March of 2016, which appeared to come from contaminated desserts. People in 9 states were seriously ill, with several of them being hospitalized with kidney damage.

Pizza Ranch

Pizza Ranch was founded in Hull, Iowa, in 1981 by current CEO Ryan Achterhoff. The company operates a chain of fast food restaurants, with the emphasis on pizza.

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Fazoli’s Corporate Office

Fazoli’s was founded in 1988 in Lexington, Kentucky. The original name of the company was “Gratzi’s” The company operates a chain of Italian/American style casual restaurants. Franchise operations began in the early 1990s.

The company has been sold numerous times over the years. Today, it belongs to Sentinal Capital Partners, a private equity firm. Fazoli’s has grown from a single location to more than 200 restaurants in 26 states, as well as more than 4,500 full-time employees. In addition to franchises, the company offers catering and private banquet rooms in most locations.

The company added a mobile phone app for quick ordering and in late 2017, a customer loyalty program was added to the app.

Fazoli’s has announced plans for expansion into other countries, including Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Franchise operations are popular as a profit is almost always seen from the first year.

The company announced plans to open 10 new franchises in 2019.

During the coronavirus crisis in 2020, Fazoli’s exceeded expectations, with a 410% increase in to-go orders.

Company headquarters are located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Fazoli's

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The company added a mobile phone app for quick ordering and in late 2017, a customer loyalty program was added to the app.

Fazoli’s has announced plans for expansion into other countries, including Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Franchise operations are popular as a profit is almost always seen from the first year.

The company announced plans to open 10 new franchises in 2019.

During the coronavirus crisis in 2020, Fazoli’s exceeded expectations, with a 410% increase in to-go orders.

Company headquarters are located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Happy’s Pizza Corporate Office

Happy’s Pizza was founded by Happy Asker in Detroit, Michigan, in 1994. The company operates a chain of pizza and sandwich shops.

The company opens locations where other pizza restaurants won’t or in places where they have failed. The company now has 95 locations in 6 states, most of them franchised. The menu includes more than just pizza, with sandwiches, salads, chicken, wings, shrimp, and seafood. The main emphasis is on pizza, however.

The founder, Happy Asker, and 5 other shareholders were indicted in 2010 on tax evasion and fraud. Asker was found guilty in July of 2015 and sentenced to 4 years in prison, as well as a fine of $2.5 million. Former COO Maher Bashi was also sentenced to 2 years. John Moran has taken over as new CEO.

Despite the company’s legal problems, new locations continue to open and business has continued.

Happy's Pizza

Happy’s Pizza was founded by Happy Asker in Detroit, Michigan, in 1994. The company operates a chain of pizza and sandwich shops.

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Despite the company’s legal problems, new locations continue to open and business has continued.

Hungry Howie’s Pizza Corporate Office

Hungry Howie’s Pizza was founded in Taylor, Michigan, in 1973 by James Hearn. Steve Jackson began working for the company first as a delivery boy, then as store manager. The pair decided to become partners in 1983. The company operates a chain of pizza and subway style sandwich restaurants. The company began franchise operations in 1982. From this single location, the company today has more than 575 locations in 21 states.

The company is known for having a unique pizza recipe which uses flavored crusts. This pizza chain is now the 11th largest pizza chain in the US. The company has plans for expansion into other states.

Hearns passed away in 2013. Steve Jackson is now CEO of the chain.

The original location in Taylor, Michigan, is still in operation. The company has their own app, where customers can order directly from their phone and keep track of points earned.

Hungry Howie’s continues to open restaurants in 2020 when many others are closing.

Headquarters for Hungry Howie’s Pizza is located in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Hungry Howie's Pizza

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Hearns passed away in 2013. Steve Jackson is now CEO of the chain.

The original location in Taylor, Michigan, is still in operation. The company has their own app, where customers can order directly from their phone and keep track of points earned.

Hungry Howie’s continues to open restaurants in 2020 when many others are closing.

Headquarters for Hungry Howie’s Pizza is located in Madison Heights, Michigan.