Godfather’s Pizza was founded in 1973 by William Theisen in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is a privately owned chain of casual pizza restaurants. The first franchise occurred in 1974. The chain was sold several times, including to Pillsbury in the 1980’s. Today, the company is privately owned by the current CEO Ron Gartlan.
Godfather’s Pizza offers the usual pizzas, breadsticks, and pasta, but unlike many pizza chains, the company also offers an extensive salad bar and a buffet on weekends.
The company is known for its advertisements featuring imitations of Marlon Brando’s “godfather” character. Typical lines include “A pizza you can’t refuse” and “I know your neighborhood”.
Godfather's Pizza
Godfather’s Pizza was founded in 1973 by William Theisen in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is a privately owned chain of casual pizza restaurants. The first franchise occurred in 1974. The chain was sold several times, including to Pillsbury in the 1980’s. Today, the company is privately owned by the current CEO Ron Gartlan.
Godfather’s Pizza offers the usual pizzas, breadsticks, and pasta, but unlike many pizza chains, the company also offers an extensive salad bar and a buffet on weekends.
The company is known for its advertisements featuring imitations of Marlon Brando’s “godfather” character. Typical lines include “A pizza you can’t refuse” and “I know your neighborhood”.
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