Who Invented the Pizza?
For centuries cultures throughout the world have been serving a variety of ingredients on flat buns, pies or the like.
Thanks to numerous developments, cultural and social trends, the pizza has become a beloved and indispensable part of our popular culture, transcending borders, tastes and budgets.
The North American pizza market is relatively young. It was established by pioneers such as Gennaro Lombardi, who is commonly credited with having established the first licensed pizzeria in 1905 in New York City.
Pizza Pizza's story begins on December 1967, in a 300 square foot restaurant owned and operated by founder Michael Overs and supported by a small team of pizza lovers.
In 40 years, the world has drastically changed. What hasn't changed is Pizza Pizza's ability to meet changing customer needs.
Pizza Pizza Through the Years
| Year | Pizza Pizza |
| 2008 | Pizza Pizza introduces 10" Panzerotti and Bone In Chicken to the Menu |
| 2007 | Pizza Pizza launches the Slices for Smiles Fund |
| 2007 | Pizza Pizza acquires the successful Alberta based Pizza chain Pizza 73. |
| 2005 | Pizza Pizza launches Pizza Pizza Royalty Income Fund (PZA.UN; TSX:) |
| 2005 | Pizza Pizza introduces twin chain Chicken Chicken restaurants |
| 2004/05 | Pizza Pizza becomes one of the first QSR operators to eliminate trans fats from its pizza dough, fries and hot apple pies |
| 2000 | Pizza Pizza introduces a bright new look to its restaurants and expands seating |
| 1980 | Pizza Pizza grows its restaurant network through Ontario and into Quebec |
| 1979 | Pizza Pizza designs first computerized order taking system and central phone centre |
| 1978 | Pizza Pizza sets its rhythmic telephone number to a catchy jingle |
| 1975 | Introduction of famous 11-11 phone number |
| 1967 | Pizza Pizza introduces the one number system |
| 1967 | Pizza Pizza works with a car upholsterer to create the world's first insulated pizza delivery bag |
| 1967 | First restaurant opens to Canadian customers |