Rocky Rococo was founded in 1974 in Madison, Wisconsin, by Wayne Mosley and Roger Brown. The name comes from a Fireside Theater character. The company operates a chain of pan-style pizza locations.
The company was sold to Thomas Hester and other investors in 1987. The chain remains privately owned and operated. As of this writing, there are 40 locations across the US. The estimated annual revenue is $40-65 million. The company employs approximately 425 persons full-time.
In addition to pizza, the company offers salads, bread sticks, and a variety of pasta with red or white sauce. Vegetarian pasta dishes are available, as well as a whole wheat crust for pizzas.
The company is well-known for adding its spokesperson, Rocky Rococo, into famous movie scenes.
In February 2016, the person who posed as spokesperson Rocky Rococo passed away.
Company headquarters are located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Rocky Rococo was founded in 1974 in Madison, Wisconsin, by Wayne Mosley and Roger Brown. The name comes from a Fireside Theater character. The company operates a chain of pan-style pizza locations.
History
The company was sold to Thomas Hester and other investors in 1987. The chain remains privately owned and operated. As of this writing, there are 40 locations across the US. The estimated annual revenue is $40-65 million. The company employs approximately 425 persons full-time.
In addition to pizza, the company offers salads, bread sticks, and a variety of pasta with red or white sauce. Vegetarian pasta dishes are available, as well as a whole wheat crust for pizzas.
The company is well-known for adding its spokesperson, Rocky Rococo, into famous movie scenes.
In February 2016, the person who posed as spokesperson Rocky Rococo passed away.
Company headquarters are located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.