Restaurants

Domino’s Pizza Corporate Office

Domino’s Pizza began when Tom and James Monaghan bought DomiNick’s Pizza in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In 1965, the company name was changed to Domino’s Pizza.

In 1967, the first franchise location was opened.

By 1978, there were 200 locations.

In 1983, the company expanded to Canada with a store in Winnipeg. The 1000th store also opened this year.

In 1985, the first UK location opened in Luton. A location also opened in Tokyo this same year.

In 1998, Tom Monaghan retired and sold 93% of Domino’s to Bain Capital.

In 2004, the company went public.

In 2006, the 5000th US location was opened in Huntley, Illinois.

In 2012, the company dropped the word “Pizza” from its name to enhance its other food offerings.

In 2018, the company began opening stores at a more rapid pace, adding 232 stores in the last quarter of 2017. This has resulted in shorter drives for delivery drivers, which is increasing the amount they earn in tips.

Domino’s saw their stock fall in March of 2020, while competitor Papa Johns rose. Both companies were forced to stop in-store dining and provide delivery or take out orders only due to the COVID-19 virus and subsequent quarantine.

Today, there are more than 16,000 Domino’s location in over 70 countries. Domino’s is the 2nd largest Pizza chain in the US.

Domino's Pizza

Domino’s Pizza began when Tom and James Monaghan bought DomiNick’s Pizza in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In 1965, the company name was changed to Domino’s Pizza.

In 1967, the first franchise location was opened.

History

By 1978, there were 200 locations.

In 1983, the company expanded to Canada with a store in Winnipeg. The 1000th store also opened this year.

In 1985, the first UK location opened in Luton. A location also opened in Tokyo this same year.

In 1998, Tom Monaghan retired and sold 93% of Domino’s to Bain Capital.

In 2004, the company went public.

In 2006, the 5000th US location was opened in Huntley, Illinois.

In 2012, the company dropped the word “Pizza” from its name to enhance its other food offerings.

Today, there are more than 16,000 Domino’s location in over 70 countries. Domino’s is the 2nd largest Pizza chain in the US.

Papa Johns Corporate Office

Papa John’s Pizza was founded in 1984 when John Schnatter knocked out a closet to put in a pizza parlor at his father’s tavern in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He sold his 1971 Camaro to purchase some used pizza restaurant equipment. Soon, John’s pizza was so popular, that he was able to rent the adjoining building the following year.

Schnatter also got his Camaro back after offering a reward of $250,000 to whomever still owned the vehicle.

In 1986, the company began selling franchises.

In 1989, the company headquarters was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.

In 1993, the company went public.

In 1996, the 1000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 1998, the company expands into Mexico and Puerto Rico.

In 1999, the 2000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 2013, the company listed annual revenue of $1.439 billion, as well as employing more than 22,000 persons.

As of December 2016, PMQ Pizza Magazine stated that the company was currently the third-largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States.

In February of 2018, the company and the NFL mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement, making Pizza Hut the new official sponsor of the NFL.

While Domino’s Pizza stocks fell in March 2020, Papa Johns stock increased for reasons unknown. Both companies were forced to stop offering dining service and provide pick up or delivery only due to the COVID-19 virus.

Today, Papa John’s is still the 3rd largest take-out and delivery pizza chain in the US. There are currently over 5,000 Papa Johns locations worldwide (over 2,600 in the US).

Papa John's

Schnatter also got his Camaro back after offering a reward of $250,000 to whomever still owned the vehicle.

History

In 1986, the company began selling franchises.

In 1989, the company headquarters was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.

In 1993, the company went public.

In 1996, the 1000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 1998, the company expands into Mexico and Puerto Rico.

In 1999, the 2000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 2013, the company listed annual revenue of $1.439 billion, as well as employing more than 22,000 persons.

As of December 2016, PMQ Pizza Magazine stated that the company was currently the third-largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States.

In February of 2018, the company and the NFL mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement, making Pizza Hut the new official sponsor of the NFL.

Today, Papa John’s is still the 3rd largest take-out and delivery pizza chain in the US. There are currently over 5,000 Papa Johns locations worldwide (over 2,600 in the US).

IHOP Corporate Office

International House of Pancakes or IHOP for short, was founded in 1958 by Al and Jerry Lapin. The first location was in Burbank, California, across the street from what would become the longest standing restaurant.

In 1960, the company begins franchising and in 1961 the company goes public.

In 1973, the acronym IHOP is introduced in their marketing for the first time.

In 1985, the Rooty Tooty Fresh N’ Fruity is introduced. While the main focus of the company is on breakfast, they also offer lunch, dinner, desserts, and appetizers. The company is open on Thanksgiving day and their traditional menu of turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans is a popular item.

In 1992, the 500th IHOP location opens. In 2001, the 1000th IHOP location opens.

In 2007, IHOP’s parent company, DineEquity, successful acquires the Applebee’s chain of restaurants.

In mid-2018 the company tried an advertising campaign pretending to change their name to IHOB (International House of Burgers) This was merely a gimmick to increase attention to their lunch and burger specials.

In December 2018, the company dropped their advertising campaign from the Tucker Carlson Show after the talk show host went on an anti-immigrant rant.

In August 2021, the company began a trial of serving alcohol at select locations.

Today, IHOP operates over 1650 restaurants in the US, mostly franchises. Company headquarters are located in Glendale, California. In 2006, the company had annual revenue of $349.6 million.

IHOP

In 1960, the company begins franchising and in 1961 the company goes public.

History

In 1973, the acronym IHOP is introduced in their marketing for the first time.

In 1992, the 500th IHOP location opens. In 2001, the 1000th IHOP location opens.

In 2007, IHOP’s parent company, DineEquity, successful acquires the Applebee’s chain of restaurants.

In December 2018, the company dropped their advertising campaign from the Tucker Carlson Show after the talk show host went on an anti-immigrant rant.

In August 2021, the company began a trial of serving alcohol at select locations.

Today, IHOP operates over 1650 restaurants in the US, mostly franchises. Company headquarters are located in Glendale, California. In 2006, the company had annual revenue of $349.6 million.

Bob Evans Corporate Office

Bob Evans was founded in 1948 in in Rio Grande, Ohio. Bob originally began making sausage for his 12 stool diner. Customers told him that he had the best sausage ever. However, demand was greater than he could supply. Bob made a deal with his cousin Tim Evans, who ran a packing plant, to follow his recipe, then pack and ship the sausage.

Evans began selling his sausage all across Ohio, mainly to grocery stores. Restaurants weren’t interested, telling Evans that customers didn’t care for and wouldn’t pay for high-quality sausage. Evans didn’t agree and opened his own restaurant.

In 1963, the company went public as Bob Evans Farms. In 1964, a Michigan restaurant was opened, the first location outside Ohio.

In 1971, Bob’s cousin Dan Evans becomes President and CEO.

In 1983, the 100th restaurant is opened.

In 1987, the company acquired Owens Country Sausage.

In 2000, Dan Evans retires.

In 2002, the company opens its 500th restaurant.

Bob Evans dies of pneumonia in 2007.

In September of 2017, Bob Evans restaurants were acquired by Post Holdings for $1.5 billion. The sale was completed in January of 2018, thus removing Bob Evans from the NASDAQ. The CEO firmly stated that no restaurant locations would close because of the sale.

Bob Evans currently operates more than 600 locations in 24 states. Annual revenue in 2012 was $1.669 billion. The company employs more than 46,000 persons. Headquarters are still located in New Albany, Ohio.

Bob Evans

History

In 1963, the company went public as Bob Evans Farms. In 1964, a Michigan restaurant was opened, the first location outside Ohio.

In 1971, Bob’s cousin Dan Evans becomes President and CEO.

In 1983, the 100th restaurant is opened.

In 1987, the company acquired Owens Country Sausage.

In 2000, Dan Evans retires.

In 2002, the company opens its 500th restaurant.

Bob Evans dies of pneumonia in 2007.

Pilot Flying J Corporate Office

The first Pilot station was opened by James (Jimmy) Haslam II in 1958 in Gate City, Virginia.

In 1965, Marathon Oil purchases half of Pilot and provides them with $4 million to expand. By 1973, there are 50 locations.

In 1976, Pilot opens their first convenience store. The following year, the company acquires Lonas Oil Co. and converts their locations to convenience stores.

By 1981, there are 100 Pilot locations.

In 1988, the company buys back Marathon Oil’s shares.

In 2001, Pilot and Marathon join forces again to form Pilot Travel Centers. In 2003, the company acquires Williams Travel Centers.

In 2006, the first Canadian location is opened. In 2008, the company buys Marathon’s shares back for a second time.

In 2010, Pilot buys Flying J’s travel stations from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Pilot Flying J is formed.

Pilot Flying J currently operates over 550 truck stops, convenience stores and restaurants in the US and Canada.

As of 2015, Pilot Flying J is the leading seller of over the road diesel fuel in America. The company is also the largest Travel Center in the US while holding the third place position as a provider of fast food franchises.

In October 2017, the Berkshire-Hathway company purchased a 38.6% share of the company, with plans to increase their share to 80% by the end of 2023. The Haslam family will continue to run the day to day operations.

In January 2020, the company announced that it would rebrand itself and change its name to simply Pilot Company.

In December 2023, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway company and the Haslam family, which owns 20 percent of Pilot, accused each other of manipulating profit numbers.

Pilot Flying J maintains a corporate office in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pilot Flying J

The first Pilot station was opened by James (Jimmy) Haslam II in 1958 in Gate City, Virginia.

In 1965, Marathon Oil purchases half of Pilot and provides them with $4 million to expand. By 1973, there are 50 locations.

History

In 1976, Pilot opens their first convenience store. The following year, the company acquires Lonas Oil Co. and converts their locations to convenience stores.

By 1981, there are 100 Pilot locations.

In 1988, the company buys back Marathon Oil’s shares.

In 2001, Pilot and Marathon join forces again to form Pilot Travel Centers. In 2003, the company acquires Williams Travel Centers.

In 2006, the first Canadian location is opened. In 2008, the company buys Marathon’s shares back for a second time.

In 2010, Pilot buys Flying J’s travel stations from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Pilot Flying J is formed.

Pilot Flying J currently operates over 550 truck stops, convenience stores and restaurants in the US and Canada.

In January 2020, the company announced that it would rebrand itself and change its name to simply Pilot Company.

In December 2023, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway company and the Haslam family, which owns 20 percent of Pilot, accused each other of manipulating profit numbers.

Pilot Flying J maintains a corporate office in Knoxville, Tennessee.