Aurelio’s Pizza was founded in 1959 in Homewood, Illinois, by James Aurelio. The company was one of the first to make what is now the infamous thin crust, Chicago-style pizza.
Franchising began in 1974. Today, the company has 3 corporate-owned locations and 37 franchised locations. The company is still owned and operated by the Aurelio family. Nieces and nephews of James opened their own pizza franchise, called Larry A’s Pizza.
The company is best known for its thin-style pizza, as well as Calabrese, known to most people as calzones. While the company does offer deep dish pizza, it is the thin crust that is their biggest seller and claim to fame.
In December 2022, Entrepreneur named Aurelio’s Pizza one of America’s Favorite Pizza Brands.
Aurelio’s Pizza maintains a corporate office where it was founded in Homewood, Illinois.
Aurelio’s Pizza was founded in 1959 in Homewood, Illinois, by James Aurelio. The company was one of the first to make what is now the infamous thin crust, Chicago-style pizza.
History
Franchising began in 1974. Today, the company has 3 corporate-owned locations and 37 franchised locations. The company is still owned and operated by the Aurelio family. Nieces and nephews of James opened their own pizza franchise, called Larry A’s Pizza.
The company is best known for its thin-style pizza, as well as Calabrese, known to most people as calzones. While the company does offer deep dish pizza, it is the thin crust that is their biggest seller and claim to fame.
In December 2022, Entrepreneur named Aurelio’s Pizza one of America’s Favorite Pizza Brands.
Aurelio’s Pizza maintains a corporate office where it was founded in Homewood, Illinois.