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Property / inception
1969
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Property / inception: 1969 / reference
stated in: Market Memo: Pizza Pit Ltd. forms Pizza Pit Investment Enterprises (CT, 1 Apr 1983, p. 10)
quotation: Pizza Pit was founded in Madison in 1969 and operates nine delivery stores and restaurants here.
 
Property / inception: 1969 / reference
 
Property / inception: 1969 / reference
 
Property / locality
 
Property / locality: Madison / rank
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Property / locality: Madison / reference
 
Property / founded by
 
Property / founded by: Terry Voice / rank
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Property / founded by: Terry Voice / reference
stated in: Sal's listed for sale; Glass Nickel expands to west side (WSJ, 26 Aug 1999, p. 61)
quotation: a once-lucrative pie that Voice started in 1969, creating a delivery market where there was none
 
Property / official website
 
Property / official website: https://pizzapit.biz/ / rank
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Property / official website: https://pizzapit.biz/ / reference
 
Property / pizza style
 
Property / pizza style: thin crust / rank
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Property / pizza style: thin crust / reference
 
Property / pizza style: thin crust / reference
 
Property / signature product
 
Property / signature product: Deluxe Combo / rank
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Property / signature product: Deluxe Combo / qualifier
point in time: October 2024
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Property / signature product: Deluxe Combo / reference
 
Property / signature product
 
Property / signature product: Pit Stix / rank
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Property / signature product: Pit Stix / qualifier
point in time: October 2024
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Property / signature product: Pit Stix / reference
 
Property / signature product
 
Property / signature product: Sausage Mushroom Melt / rank
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Property / signature product: Sausage Mushroom Melt / qualifier
point in time: September 2026
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Property / signature product: Sausage Mushroom Melt / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Robby Bisbee / rank
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Property / associated person: Robby Bisbee / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Robby Bisbee / qualifier
point in time: October 2024
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Property / associated person: Robby Bisbee / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Vincent Teske / rank
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Property / associated person: Vincent Teske / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Vincent Teske / qualifier
point in time: June 1983
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Property / associated person: Vincent Teske / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Mark George / rank
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Property / associated person: Mark George / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Mark George / qualifier
point in time: June 1983
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Property / associated person: Mark George / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Mark Warren / rank
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Property / associated person: Mark Warren / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Mark Warren / qualifier
start time: 1970
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Property / associated person: Mark Warren / reference
stated in: 3 Pizza Pit stores to reopen (WSJ, 29 Jan 2000, p. 39)
quotation: Warren, who joined Pizza Pit as a driver in 1970
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / rank
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Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / qualifier
start time: 1979
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Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / qualifier
end time: 1991
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Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / reference
 
Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Bill Stein / rank
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Property / associated person: Bill Stein / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Bill Stein / qualifier
end time: 1991
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Property / associated person: Bill Stein / reference
 
Property / associated person: Bill Stein / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Thomas Hartl / rank
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Property / associated person: Thomas Hartl / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Thomas Hartl / qualifier
point in time: January 2001
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Property / associated person: Thomas Hartl / reference
 
Property / significant event
 
Property / significant event: start of franchising / rank
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Property / significant event: start of franchising / qualifier
point in time: April 1983
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Property / significant event: start of franchising / reference
 
Property / significant event: start of franchising / reference
 
Property / significant event
 
Property / significant event: opening / rank
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Property / significant event: opening / qualifier
point in time: June 1983
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Property / significant event: opening / qualifier
 
Property / significant event: opening / reference
stated in: Business people: managers named for two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay (WSJ, 12 Jun 1983, p. 61)
quotation: Vincent Teske and Mark George have been named managers of two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay, the company's newest stores.
 
Property / significant event
 
Property / significant event: Collapse and sale of Pizza Pit Ltd. (1999–2000) / rank
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Property / significant event: Collapse and sale of Pizza Pit Ltd. (1999–2000) / reference
 
Property / significant event: Collapse and sale of Pizza Pit Ltd. (1999–2000) / reference
 
Property / significant event
 
Property / significant event: Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt / rank
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Property / number of stores
9
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Property / number of stores: 9 / rank
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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier
point in time: April 1983
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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 9 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 9 / reference
 
Property / number of stores
12
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Property / number of stores: 12 / rank
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Property / number of stores: 12 / qualifier
point in time: June 1983
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Property / number of stores: 12 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 12 / reference
 
Property / number of stores
10
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Property / number of stores: 10 / rank
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Property / number of stores: 10 / qualifier
point in time: July 1999
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Property / number of stores: 10 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 10 / reference
 
Property / number of stores
9
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Property / number of stores: 9 / rank
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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier
point in time: August 1999
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Property / number of stores: 9 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 9 / reference
 
Property / number of stores
30
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Property / number of stores: 30 / rank
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Property / number of stores: 30 / qualifier
point in time: August 1999
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Property / number of stores: 30 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 30 / reference
 
Property / number of stores
7
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Property / number of stores: 7 / qualifier
point in time: January 2000
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Property / number of stores: 7 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 7 / reference
 
Property / number of stores
29
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point in time: January 2000
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Property / number of stores: 29 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 29 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 29 / reference
 
Property / number of stores
26
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Property / number of stores: 26 / rank
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Property / number of stores: 26 / qualifier
point in time: 29 January 2000
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Property / number of stores: 26 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 26 / reference
stated in: 3 Pizza Pit stores to reopen (WSJ, 29 Jan 2000, p. 39)
quotation: All 26 Pizza Pit franchise stores have remained open during the time the corporate stores were closed
 
Property / number of stores
15
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Property / number of stores: 15 / rank
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Property / number of stores: 15 / qualifier
point in time: September 2026
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Property / number of stores: 15 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 15 / reference
 
Property / research note
In the 2010s and 2020s two separate businesses use the name: the franchise system (pizzapit.biz) and Jim Meyer's Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme. When they separated is under research; the working date is early 2000.
 
Property / research note: In the 2010s and 2020s two separate businesses use the name: the franchise system (pizzapit.biz) and Jim Meyer's Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme. When they separated is under research; the working date is early 2000. / rank
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Property / research note
People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026.
 
Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / rank
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Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / reference
 
Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / reference
 
Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / reference
 
Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / reference
 
Property / research note
A 2016 profile of Athens Gyros names Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme as the gyro maker's largest client.
 
Property / research note: A 2016 profile of Athens Gyros names Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme as the gyro maker's largest client. / rank
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Property / research note: A 2016 profile of Athens Gyros names Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme as the gyro maker's largest client. / reference
 
Property / research note
Ad man Dick Zillman created the Pizza Pit television spot in the snowy winter of 1978–79: a model train set, children's voices, flour and the jingle — 'whose pizza fleet still delivers free, fast and steaming hot? Yeah, it's the Pit's. Pizza Pit.'
 
Property / research note: Ad man Dick Zillman created the Pizza Pit television spot in the snowy winter of 1978–79: a model train set, children's voices, flour and the jingle — 'whose pizza fleet still delivers free, fast and steaming hot? Yeah, it's the Pit's. Pizza Pit.' / rank
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Property / research note: Ad man Dick Zillman created the Pizza Pit television spot in the snowy winter of 1978–79: a model train set, children's voices, flour and the jingle — 'whose pizza fleet still delivers free, fast and steaming hot? Yeah, it's the Pit's. Pizza Pit.' / reference
 
Property / research note
Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825).
 
Property / research note: Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825). / rank
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Property / research note: Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825). / reference
 
Property / research note: Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825). / reference
 
Property / research note
Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas.
 
Property / research note: Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas. / rank
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Property / research note: Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas. / reference
 
Property / research note: Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas. / reference
 
Property / research note
March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East).
 
Property / research note: March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East). / rank
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Property / research note: March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East). / reference
 
Property / research note: March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East). / reference
 
Property / research note
The Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt of Jan. 14–23, 1991 hid a $1,000 medallion, with daily clues in The Capital Times.
 
Property / research note: The Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt of Jan. 14–23, 1991 hid a $1,000 medallion, with daily clues in The Capital Times. / rank
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Property / research note: The Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt of Jan. 14–23, 1991 hid a $1,000 medallion, with daily clues in The Capital Times. / reference
 
Property / research note
Eleven Madison-area Pizza Pits in April 1992, against seven Pizza Huts, nine Rocky Rococos, six Domino's and two Unos among 74 pizza places.
 
Property / research note: Eleven Madison-area Pizza Pits in April 1992, against seven Pizza Huts, nine Rocky Rococos, six Domino's and two Unos among 74 pizza places. / rank
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Property / research note: Eleven Madison-area Pizza Pits in April 1992, against seven Pizza Huts, nine Rocky Rococos, six Domino's and two Unos among 74 pizza places. / reference
 
Property / phone number
221-6777
 
Property / phone number: 221-6777 / rank
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Property / phone number: 221-6777 / qualifier
point in time: June 1990
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Property / phone number: 221-6777 / reference
 
Property / instance of
 
Property / instance of: brand / rank
 
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Property / inception
 
1969
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Property / inception: 1969 / rank
 
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Property / inception: 1969 / reference
 
stated in: Market Memo: Pizza Pit Ltd. forms Pizza Pit Investment Enterprises (CT, 1 Apr 1983, p. 10)
quotation: Pizza Pit was founded in Madison in 1969 and operates nine delivery stores and restaurants here.
Property / inception: 1969 / reference
 
Property / inception: 1969 / reference
 
Property / locality
 
Property / locality: Madison / rank
 
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Property / locality: Madison / reference
 
Property / founded by
 
Property / founded by: Terry Voice / rank
 
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Property / founded by: Terry Voice / reference
 
stated in: Sal's listed for sale; Glass Nickel expands to west side (WSJ, 26 Aug 1999, p. 61)
quotation: a once-lucrative pie that Voice started in 1969, creating a delivery market where there was none
Property / official website
 
Property / official website: https://pizzapit.biz/ / rank
 
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Property / official website: https://pizzapit.biz/ / reference
 
Property / pizza style
 
Property / pizza style: thin crust / rank
 
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Property / pizza style: thin crust / reference
 
Property / pizza style: thin crust / reference
 
Property / signature product
 
Property / signature product: Deluxe Combo / rank
 
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Property / signature product: Deluxe Combo / qualifier
 
point in time: October 2024
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Property / signature product: Deluxe Combo / reference
 
Property / signature product
 
Property / signature product: Pit Stix / rank
 
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Property / signature product: Pit Stix / qualifier
 
point in time: October 2024
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Property / signature product: Pit Stix / reference
 
Property / signature product
 
Property / signature product: Sausage Mushroom Melt / rank
 
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Property / signature product: Sausage Mushroom Melt / qualifier
 
point in time: September 2026
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Property / signature product: Sausage Mushroom Melt / reference
 
Property / signature product
 
Property / signature product: Pizza Pit Light Pizza / rank
 
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Property / signature product: Pizza Pit Light Pizza / reference
 
Property / signature product
 
Property / signature product: Pizza Pit Light Pizza / rank
 
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Property / signature product: Pizza Pit Light Pizza / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Robby Bisbee / rank
 
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Property / associated person: Robby Bisbee / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Robby Bisbee / qualifier
 
point in time: October 2024
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Property / associated person: Robby Bisbee / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Vincent Teske / rank
 
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Property / associated person: Vincent Teske / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Vincent Teske / qualifier
 
point in time: June 1983
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Property / associated person: Vincent Teske / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Mark George / rank
 
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Property / associated person: Mark George / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Mark George / qualifier
 
point in time: June 1983
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Property / associated person: Mark George / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Mark Warren / rank
 
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Property / associated person: Mark Warren / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Mark Warren / qualifier
 
start time: 1970
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Property / associated person: Mark Warren / reference
 
stated in: 3 Pizza Pit stores to reopen (WSJ, 29 Jan 2000, p. 39)
quotation: Warren, who joined Pizza Pit as a driver in 1970
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / rank
 
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Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / qualifier
 
start time: 1979
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Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / qualifier
 
end time: 1991
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Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / reference
 
Property / associated person: Jim Meyer / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Bill Stein / rank
 
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Property / associated person: Bill Stein / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Bill Stein / qualifier
 
end time: 1991
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Property / associated person: Bill Stein / reference
 
Property / associated person: Bill Stein / reference
 
Property / associated person
 
Property / associated person: Thomas Hartl / rank
 
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Property / associated person: Thomas Hartl / qualifier
 
Property / associated person: Thomas Hartl / qualifier
 
point in time: January 2001
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Property / associated person: Thomas Hartl / reference
 
Property / significant event
 
Property / significant event: start of franchising / rank
 
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Property / significant event: start of franchising / qualifier
 
point in time: April 1983
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Property / significant event: start of franchising / reference
 
Property / significant event: start of franchising / reference
 
Property / significant event
 
Property / significant event: opening / rank
 
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point in time: June 1983
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Property / significant event: opening / reference
 
stated in: Business people: managers named for two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay (WSJ, 12 Jun 1983, p. 61)
quotation: Vincent Teske and Mark George have been named managers of two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay, the company's newest stores.
Property / significant event
 
Property / significant event: Collapse and sale of Pizza Pit Ltd. (1999–2000) / rank
 
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Property / significant event: Collapse and sale of Pizza Pit Ltd. (1999–2000) / reference
 
Property / significant event: Collapse and sale of Pizza Pit Ltd. (1999–2000) / reference
 
Property / significant event
 
Property / significant event: Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt / rank
 
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Property / number of stores
 
9
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Property / number of stores: 9 / rank
 
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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier
 
point in time: April 1983
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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 9 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 9 / reference
 
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12
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Property / number of stores: 12 / rank
 
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point in time: June 1983
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Property / number of stores: 12 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 12 / reference
 
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10
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Property / number of stores: 10 / rank
 
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Property / number of stores: 10 / qualifier
 
point in time: July 1999
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Property / number of stores: 10 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 10 / reference
 
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9
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Property / number of stores: 9 / rank
 
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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier
 
point in time: August 1999
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Property / number of stores: 9 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 9 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 9 / reference
 
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30
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Property / number of stores: 30 / rank
 
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Property / number of stores: 30 / qualifier
 
point in time: August 1999
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Property / number of stores: 30 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 30 / reference
 
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7
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Unit1
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point in time: January 2000
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Property / number of stores: 7 / reference
 
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29
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point in time: January 2000
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Property / number of stores: 29 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 29 / reference
 
Property / number of stores: 29 / reference
 
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26
Amount26
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point in time: 29 January 2000
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Property / number of stores: 26 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 26 / reference
 
stated in: 3 Pizza Pit stores to reopen (WSJ, 29 Jan 2000, p. 39)
quotation: All 26 Pizza Pit franchise stores have remained open during the time the corporate stores were closed
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15
Amount15
Unit1
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point in time: September 2026
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Property / number of stores: 15 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 15 / reference
 
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7
Amount7
Unit1
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Property / number of stores: 7 / qualifier
 
point in time: 1980
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Precision1 year
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47
Amount47
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point in time: August 1998
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Property / number of stores: 47 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 47 / reference
 
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21
Amount21
Unit1
Property / number of stores: 21 / rank
 
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Property / number of stores: 21 / qualifier
 
point in time: October 1998
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Property / number of stores: 21 / qualifier
 
Property / number of stores: 21 / reference
 
Property / research note
 
In the 2010s and 2020s two separate businesses use the name: the franchise system (pizzapit.biz) and Jim Meyer's Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme. When they separated is under research; the working date is early 2000.
Property / research note: In the 2010s and 2020s two separate businesses use the name: the franchise system (pizzapit.biz) and Jim Meyer's Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme. When they separated is under research; the working date is early 2000. / rank
 
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People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026.
Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / rank
 
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Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / reference
 
Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / reference
 
Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / reference
 
Property / research note: People's Choice best pizza in 2024, 2025 and 2026; best chicken wings in 2026. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
A 2016 profile of Athens Gyros names Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme as the gyro maker's largest client.
Property / research note: A 2016 profile of Athens Gyros names Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme as the gyro maker's largest client. / rank
 
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Property / research note: A 2016 profile of Athens Gyros names Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme as the gyro maker's largest client. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
Ad man Dick Zillman created the Pizza Pit television spot in the snowy winter of 1978–79: a model train set, children's voices, flour and the jingle — 'whose pizza fleet still delivers free, fast and steaming hot? Yeah, it's the Pit's. Pizza Pit.'
Property / research note: Ad man Dick Zillman created the Pizza Pit television spot in the snowy winter of 1978–79: a model train set, children's voices, flour and the jingle — 'whose pizza fleet still delivers free, fast and steaming hot? Yeah, it's the Pit's. Pizza Pit.' / rank
 
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Property / research note: Ad man Dick Zillman created the Pizza Pit television spot in the snowy winter of 1978–79: a model train set, children's voices, flour and the jingle — 'whose pizza fleet still delivers free, fast and steaming hot? Yeah, it's the Pit's. Pizza Pit.' / reference
 
Property / research note
 
Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825).
Property / research note: Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825). / rank
 
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Property / research note: Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825). / reference
 
Property / research note: Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825). / reference
 
Property / research note
 
Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas.
Property / research note: Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas. / rank
 
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Property / research note: Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas. / reference
 
Property / research note: Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East).
Property / research note: March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East). / rank
 
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Property / research note: March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East). / reference
 
Property / research note: March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East). / reference
 
Property / research note
 
The Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt of Jan. 14–23, 1991 hid a $1,000 medallion, with daily clues in The Capital Times.
Property / research note: The Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt of Jan. 14–23, 1991 hid a $1,000 medallion, with daily clues in The Capital Times. / rank
 
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Property / research note: The Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt of Jan. 14–23, 1991 hid a $1,000 medallion, with daily clues in The Capital Times. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
Eleven Madison-area Pizza Pits in April 1992, against seven Pizza Huts, nine Rocky Rococos, six Domino's and two Unos among 74 pizza places.
Property / research note: Eleven Madison-area Pizza Pits in April 1992, against seven Pizza Huts, nine Rocky Rococos, six Domino's and two Unos among 74 pizza places. / rank
 
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Property / research note: Eleven Madison-area Pizza Pits in April 1992, against seven Pizza Huts, nine Rocky Rococos, six Domino's and two Unos among 74 pizza places. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
The 1993 Food Share list gave a Pizza Pit at '5750 Raymond Road' (the Raymond Road store is otherwise recorded at 5706).
Property / research note: The 1993 Food Share list gave a Pizza Pit at '5750 Raymond Road' (the Raymond Road store is otherwise recorded at 5706). / rank
 
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Property / research note: The 1993 Food Share list gave a Pizza Pit at '5750 Raymond Road' (the Raymond Road store is otherwise recorded at 5706). / reference
 
Property / research note
 
Ten Madison stores in Sept. 1994 — 'our local staple pizza, of course, the standard by which all others are judged' (Rath), who recommended the spicier, 35-percent-less-fat Light Pizza; two Pizza Pit stands at the 1994 Taste of Madison sold deluxe combo, garden party veggie, super meat sampler, bacon onion cheeseburger and 4-alarm special slices.
Property / research note: Ten Madison stores in Sept. 1994 — 'our local staple pizza, of course, the standard by which all others are judged' (Rath), who recommended the spicier, 35-percent-less-fat Light Pizza; two Pizza Pit stands at the 1994 Taste of Madison sold deluxe combo, garden party veggie, super meat sampler, bacon onion cheeseburger and 4-alarm special slices. / rank
 
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Property / research note: Ten Madison stores in Sept. 1994 — 'our local staple pizza, of course, the standard by which all others are judged' (Rath), who recommended the spicier, 35-percent-less-fat Light Pizza; two Pizza Pit stands at the 1994 Taste of Madison sold deluxe combo, garden party veggie, super meat sampler, bacon onion cheeseburger and 4-alarm special slices. / reference
 
Property / research note: Ten Madison stores in Sept. 1994 — 'our local staple pizza, of course, the standard by which all others are judged' (Rath), who recommended the spicier, 35-percent-less-fat Light Pizza; two Pizza Pit stands at the 1994 Taste of Madison sold deluxe combo, garden party veggie, super meat sampler, bacon onion cheeseburger and 4-alarm special slices. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
The 1995 Yellow Pages ad: ten Madison-area company stores (East Towne, Monona and Middleton among them), 14 franchise towns, catering at 221-6777 and a TDD line; specials Pizza Twins, Extra Topped and Pizza Light.
Property / research note: The 1995 Yellow Pages ad: ten Madison-area company stores (East Towne, Monona and Middleton among them), 14 franchise towns, catering at 221-6777 and a TDD line; specials Pizza Twins, Extra Topped and Pizza Light. / rank
 
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Property / research note: The 1995 Yellow Pages ad: ten Madison-area company stores (East Towne, Monona and Middleton among them), 14 franchise towns, catering at 221-6777 and a TDD line; specials Pizza Twins, Extra Topped and Pizza Light. / reference
 
Property / research note: The 1995 Yellow Pages ad: ten Madison-area company stores (East Towne, Monona and Middleton among them), 14 franchise towns, catering at 221-6777 and a TDD line; specials Pizza Twins, Extra Topped and Pizza Light. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
Sept. 1995 hiring ad: 'Production of Madison's most award winning pizza. Complete paid training.'
Property / research note: Sept. 1995 hiring ad: 'Production of Madison's most award winning pizza. Complete paid training.' / rank
 
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Property / research note: Sept. 1995 hiring ad: 'Production of Madison's most award winning pizza. Complete paid training.' / reference
 
Property / research note
 
1980 Yellow Pages: seven stores, open daily 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. (2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, midnight Sunday); pizzas and submarine sandwiches; free delivery and carry-out; the Emil Street store traded as Diablos Inn.
Property / research note: 1980 Yellow Pages: seven stores, open daily 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. (2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, midnight Sunday); pizzas and submarine sandwiches; free delivery and carry-out; the Emil Street store traded as Diablos Inn. / rank
 
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Property / research note: 1980 Yellow Pages: seven stores, open daily 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. (2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, midnight Sunday); pizzas and submarine sandwiches; free delivery and carry-out; the Emil Street store traded as Diablos Inn. / reference
 
Property / research note: 1980 Yellow Pages: seven stores, open daily 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. (2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, midnight Sunday); pizzas and submarine sandwiches; free delivery and carry-out; the Emil Street store traded as Diablos Inn. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
Aug. 1998: Terry Voice, president of 'a Madison chain of 47 restaurants', said Pizza Pit would hold pizza prices as long as it could despite record cheese costs — 'We won't cut back on cheese. Absolutely not.' The 1998 restaurant guide counted 21 Dane County locations. Hiring that year ran through 246-7738 ('Bill or Bob'); drivers earned $8–12 an hour with tips.
Property / research note: Aug. 1998: Terry Voice, president of 'a Madison chain of 47 restaurants', said Pizza Pit would hold pizza prices as long as it could despite record cheese costs — 'We won't cut back on cheese. Absolutely not.' The 1998 restaurant guide counted 21 Dane County locations. Hiring that year ran through 246-7738 ('Bill or Bob'); drivers earned $8–12 an hour with tips. / rank
 
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Property / research note: Aug. 1998: Terry Voice, president of 'a Madison chain of 47 restaurants', said Pizza Pit would hold pizza prices as long as it could despite record cheese costs — 'We won't cut back on cheese. Absolutely not.' The 1998 restaurant guide counted 21 Dane County locations. Hiring that year ran through 246-7738 ('Bill or Bob'); drivers earned $8–12 an hour with tips. / reference
 
Property / research note: Aug. 1998: Terry Voice, president of 'a Madison chain of 47 restaurants', said Pizza Pit would hold pizza prices as long as it could despite record cheese costs — 'We won't cut back on cheese. Absolutely not.' The 1998 restaurant guide counted 21 Dane County locations. Hiring that year ran through 246-7738 ('Bill or Bob'); drivers earned $8–12 an hour with tips. / reference
 
Property / research note: Aug. 1998: Terry Voice, president of 'a Madison chain of 47 restaurants', said Pizza Pit would hold pizza prices as long as it could despite record cheese costs — 'We won't cut back on cheese. Absolutely not.' The 1998 restaurant guide counted 21 Dane County locations. Hiring that year ran through 246-7738 ('Bill or Bob'); drivers earned $8–12 an hour with tips. / reference
 
Property / research note: Aug. 1998: Terry Voice, president of 'a Madison chain of 47 restaurants', said Pizza Pit would hold pizza prices as long as it could despite record cheese costs — 'We won't cut back on cheese. Absolutely not.' The 1998 restaurant guide counted 21 Dane County locations. Hiring that year ran through 246-7738 ('Bill or Bob'); drivers earned $8–12 an hour with tips. / reference
 
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By 1985 'Pizza Pit availability' was a Madison byword for delivery coverage (a gyros owner's ambition); Pizza Pit fed the Sematech site-selection delegation in November 1987 and sold Vilas Zoo benefit tickets in 1982 and 1984.
Property / research note: By 1985 'Pizza Pit availability' was a Madison byword for delivery coverage (a gyros owner's ambition); Pizza Pit fed the Sematech site-selection delegation in November 1987 and sold Vilas Zoo benefit tickets in 1982 and 1984. / rank
 
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Property / research note: By 1985 'Pizza Pit availability' was a Madison byword for delivery coverage (a gyros owner's ambition); Pizza Pit fed the Sematech site-selection delegation in November 1987 and sold Vilas Zoo benefit tickets in 1982 and 1984. / reference
 
Property / research note: By 1985 'Pizza Pit availability' was a Madison byword for delivery coverage (a gyros owner's ambition); Pizza Pit fed the Sematech site-selection delegation in November 1987 and sold Vilas Zoo benefit tickets in 1982 and 1984. / reference
 
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Nine area stores in October 1985 (616 and 2803 University Ave., 1349 Williamson St., 4126 Monona Dr., 1401 Emil St., 1417 Northport Dr., Raymond Rd., East Towne Mall, 2506 Allen Blvd.); 'Famous throughout the land for free, fast hot delivery of pizza, sandwiches and subs. Some locations have inside seating'.
Property / research note: Nine area stores in October 1985 (616 and 2803 University Ave., 1349 Williamson St., 4126 Monona Dr., 1401 Emil St., 1417 Northport Dr., Raymond Rd., East Towne Mall, 2506 Allen Blvd.); 'Famous throughout the land for free, fast hot delivery of pizza, sandwiches and subs. Some locations have inside seating'. / rank
 
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Property / research note: Nine area stores in October 1985 (616 and 2803 University Ave., 1349 Williamson St., 4126 Monona Dr., 1401 Emil St., 1417 Northport Dr., Raymond Rd., East Towne Mall, 2506 Allen Blvd.); 'Famous throughout the land for free, fast hot delivery of pizza, sandwiches and subs. Some locations have inside seating'. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
Sold 800,000-plus pizzas in fiscal 1984 from 10 local outlets — 750,000 lb of dough, 48,000 gal of sauce, 395,000 lb of cheese — about 20 percent of area pizza sales by its own survey; held 67 percent of local delivery in 1984, about 60 percent by mid-1985 after Domino's arrived (marketing director Tom Hartl). Kaye Schultz (1985): 'the best pizza base in Madison', and the bargain.
Property / research note: Sold 800,000-plus pizzas in fiscal 1984 from 10 local outlets — 750,000 lb of dough, 48,000 gal of sauce, 395,000 lb of cheese — about 20 percent of area pizza sales by its own survey; held 67 percent of local delivery in 1984, about 60 percent by mid-1985 after Domino's arrived (marketing director Tom Hartl). Kaye Schultz (1985): 'the best pizza base in Madison', and the bargain. / rank
 
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Property / research note: Sold 800,000-plus pizzas in fiscal 1984 from 10 local outlets — 750,000 lb of dough, 48,000 gal of sauce, 395,000 lb of cheese — about 20 percent of area pizza sales by its own survey; held 67 percent of local delivery in 1984, about 60 percent by mid-1985 after Domino's arrived (marketing director Tom Hartl). Kaye Schultz (1985): 'the best pizza base in Madison', and the bargain. / reference
 
Property / research note: Sold 800,000-plus pizzas in fiscal 1984 from 10 local outlets — 750,000 lb of dough, 48,000 gal of sauce, 395,000 lb of cheese — about 20 percent of area pizza sales by its own survey; held 67 percent of local delivery in 1984, about 60 percent by mid-1985 after Domino's arrived (marketing director Tom Hartl). Kaye Schultz (1985): 'the best pizza base in Madison', and the bargain. / reference
 
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'11 Madison-area locations' in October 1987.
Property / research note: '11 Madison-area locations' in October 1987. / rank
 
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Property / research note: '11 Madison-area locations' in October 1987. / reference
 
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Ten area stores in the Fall 1986 guide, adding 134 Westgate Mall (274-1730).
Property / research note: Ten area stores in the Fall 1986 guide, adding 134 Westgate Mall (274-1730). / rank
 
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Property / research note: Ten area stores in the Fall 1986 guide, adding 134 Westgate Mall (274-1730). / reference
 
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Ten locations in October 1984; the 'Pizza Pit deluxe' with every fifth topping free; 1984 honors: Best Delivery (Madison Magazine, July), Best Thin Crust Pizza (MNI's Ultimate Guide, Aug.) and Best Delivered Pizza (Isthmus Annual Manual, Aug.).
Property / research note: Ten locations in October 1984; the 'Pizza Pit deluxe' with every fifth topping free; 1984 honors: Best Delivery (Madison Magazine, July), Best Thin Crust Pizza (MNI's Ultimate Guide, Aug.) and Best Delivered Pizza (Isthmus Annual Manual, Aug.). / rank
 
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Property / research note: Ten locations in October 1984; the 'Pizza Pit deluxe' with every fifth topping free; 1984 honors: Best Delivery (Madison Magazine, July), Best Thin Crust Pizza (MNI's Ultimate Guide, Aug.) and Best Delivered Pizza (Isthmus Annual Manual, Aug.). / reference
 
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A 1989 obituary named Gerald H. Voice as 'one of the original owners and founders of Pizza Pit, Limited, which started in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969'.
Property / research note: A 1989 obituary named Gerald H. Voice as 'one of the original owners and founders of Pizza Pit, Limited, which started in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969'. / rank
 
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Property / research note: A 1989 obituary named Gerald H. Voice as 'one of the original owners and founders of Pizza Pit, Limited, which started in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969'. / reference
 
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Five Madison locations in April 1975, when United Neighborhood Centers volunteers took its orders and deliveries for a day as a fund-raiser.
Property / research note: Five Madison locations in April 1975, when United Neighborhood Centers volunteers took its orders and deliveries for a day as a fund-raiser. / rank
 
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Property / research note: Five Madison locations in April 1975, when United Neighborhood Centers volunteers took its orders and deliveries for a day as a fund-raiser. / reference
 
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Daily Cardinal contests: 2nd of six in 1971 ($1.90 with coupon), 3rd in 1972 and 1973, 5th in 1974; best thin crust in 1975 ('an authentic urban flair'). Its hot Italian submarine was a reviewer's benchmark in 1971.
Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contests: 2nd of six in 1971 ($1.90 with coupon), 3rd in 1972 and 1973, 5th in 1974; best thin crust in 1975 ('an authentic urban flair'). Its hot Italian submarine was a reviewer's benchmark in 1971. / rank
 
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Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contests: 2nd of six in 1971 ($1.90 with coupon), 3rd in 1972 and 1973, 5th in 1974; best thin crust in 1975 ('an authentic urban flair'). Its hot Italian submarine was a reviewer's benchmark in 1971. / reference
 
Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contests: 2nd of six in 1971 ($1.90 with coupon), 3rd in 1972 and 1973, 5th in 1974; best thin crust in 1975 ('an authentic urban flair'). Its hot Italian submarine was a reviewer's benchmark in 1971. / reference
 
Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contests: 2nd of six in 1971 ($1.90 with coupon), 3rd in 1972 and 1973, 5th in 1974; best thin crust in 1975 ('an authentic urban flair'). Its hot Italian submarine was a reviewer's benchmark in 1971. / reference
 
Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contests: 2nd of six in 1971 ($1.90 with coupon), 3rd in 1972 and 1973, 5th in 1974; best thin crust in 1975 ('an authentic urban flair'). Its hot Italian submarine was a reviewer's benchmark in 1971. / reference
 
Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contests: 2nd of six in 1971 ($1.90 with coupon), 3rd in 1972 and 1973, 5th in 1974; best thin crust in 1975 ('an authentic urban flair'). Its hot Italian submarine was a reviewer's benchmark in 1971. / reference
 
Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contests: 2nd of six in 1971 ($1.90 with coupon), 3rd in 1972 and 1973, 5th in 1974; best thin crust in 1975 ('an authentic urban flair'). Its hot Italian submarine was a reviewer's benchmark in 1971. / reference
 
Property / research note
 
About 1993 the delivery cars were red Ford Tempos with lighted "Pizza Pit" roof signs; a former driver says most were leased from Thorstad Chevrolet. A frequent customer recalled being sent a telephone shaped like the cars as a Christmas present.
Property / research note: About 1993 the delivery cars were red Ford Tempos with lighted "Pizza Pit" roof signs; a former driver says most were leased from Thorstad Chevrolet. A frequent customer recalled being sent a telephone shaped like the cars as a Christmas present. / rank
 
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Property / research note: About 1993 the delivery cars were red Ford Tempos with lighted "Pizza Pit" roof signs; a former driver says most were leased from Thorstad Chevrolet. A frequent customer recalled being sent a telephone shaped like the cars as a Christmas present. / reference
 
Property / phone number
 
221-6777
Property / phone number: 221-6777 / rank
 
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Property / phone number: 221-6777 / qualifier
 
point in time: June 1990
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Property / phone number: 221-6777 / reference
 
Property / attested status
 
Property / attested status: operating / rank
 
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Property / attested status: operating / qualifier
 
point in time: 3 September 1994
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Property / attested status: operating / reference
 
stated in: Pizza choices as varied as toppings (CT, 3 Sep 1994, p. 42)
quotation: 616 University Ave… and nine other Madison locations

Latest revision as of 20:48, 28 October 2026

pizza delivery chain founded in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969
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Pizza Pit
pizza delivery chain founded in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969

    Statements

    instance of
    brand
    0 references
    founded by
    Terry Voice
    1 reference
    stated in
    Sal's listed for sale; Glass Nickel expands to west side (WSJ, 26 Aug 1999, p. 61)
    quotation
    a once-lucrative pie that Voice started in 1969, creating a delivery market where there was none
    number of stores
    10
    point in time
    July 1999
    scope
    company-owned stores
    1 reference
    stated in
    Pizza Pit pursues recipe for survival (CT, 14 Jan 2000, p. 26)
    quotation
    Back in July, Pizza Pit had 10 corporate stores.
    26
    point in time
    29 January 2000
    scope
    franchised stores
    1 reference
    stated in
    3 Pizza Pit stores to reopen (WSJ, 29 Jan 2000, p. 39)
    quotation
    All 26 Pizza Pit franchise stores have remained open during the time the corporate stores were closed
    15
    point in time
    September 2026
    scope
    all stores
    1 reference
    stated in
    Pizza Pit, "About Us" (pizzapit.biz, 28 Sep 2026)
    quotation
    all 15 of our independently owned stores
    research note
    In the 2010s and 2020s two separate businesses use the name: the franchise system (pizzapit.biz) and Jim Meyer's Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme. When they separated is under research; the working date is early 2000.
    0 references
    A 2016 profile of Athens Gyros names Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme as the gyro maker's largest client.
    1 reference
    stated in
    Athens Gyros profile: the brand's largest client is Pizza Pit/Pizza Extreme (CT, 21 Sep 2016, p. 32)
    Ad man Dick Zillman created the Pizza Pit television spot in the snowy winter of 1978–79: a model train set, children's voices, flour and the jingle — 'whose pizza fleet still delivers free, fast and steaming hot? Yeah, it's the Pit's. Pizza Pit.'
    1 reference
    stated in
    "The Talk" on ad man Dick Zillman, who created the Pizza Pit TV jingle spot in the winter of 1978–79 (CT, 12 Feb 2008, p. 2)
    Seven Madison company stores reopened Jan. 29 – Feb. 14, 2000 under the Smith/Meyer group: Monroe St., E. Washington Ave. and Cottage Grove Rd. on Jan. 29 (for the Super Bowl), Odana Rd. on Feb. 2, Emil St. on Feb. 9, Northport Dr. and Raymond Rd. on Valentine's Day; former employees rehired through the Monroe Street store (257-5825).
    2 references
    stated in
    Franchise owner rescues city Pizza Pits (CT, 29 Jan 2000, p. 39)
    stated in
    All Madison Pizza Pits reopened by Monday (CT, 11 Feb 2000, p. 44)
    Pizzas shipped to Germany, North Carolina and a Seattle wake; an ice-fishing delivery onto Lake Monona Bay (Jan. 2001); in the 1970s a driver walked onto a Livingston Street film set and ended up in the movie (Doug Moe, 2001). The slogan 'free, fast and hot'; 'Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza in Madison' (2002 ad); Heavyweight, Classic and Pizza Twins pizzas.
    2 references
    stated in
    Pizza from the Pit is a hit on ice (CT, 10 Jan 2001, p. 2)
    stated in
    Rocky Rococo (32-item salad bar; Mother Lode World Tour) and Pizza Pit ('Over 50 Awards for Best Pizza') advertisements (CT, 16 May 2002, p. 63)
    March 1999 ads claimed '21 convenient area locations' with free delivery; the Oct. 1999 guide listed seven Madison stores (Campus 1614 Monroe, Far East 4527 Cottage Grove Rd., North, South Central, Southwest, West, Near East).
    2 references
    stated in
    Pizza Pit: 'Madison's Most Award Winning Pizza! Free, fast & hot delivery from 21 convenient area locations'; coupon for a 14-inch large classic pizza with two toppings, expires March 31, 1999. Same page: Pizzeria Uno 'Uno… (WSJ, 19 Mar 1999, p. 19)
    stated in
    Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (2) (CT, 28 Oct 1999, p. 114)
    The Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt of Jan. 14–23, 1991 hid a $1,000 medallion, with daily clues in The Capital Times.
    1 reference
    stated in
    Winter Carnival events (CT, 11 Jan 1991, p. 32)
    Eleven Madison-area Pizza Pits in April 1992, against seven Pizza Huts, nine Rocky Rococos, six Domino's and two Unos among 74 pizza places.
    1 reference
    stated in
    Just the Facts (CT, 15 Apr 1992, p. 1)
    The 1993 Food Share list gave a Pizza Pit at '5750 Raymond Road' (the Raymond Road store is otherwise recorded at 5706).
    1 reference
    stated in
    Food Share 1993 (WSJ, 25 Apr 1993, p. 190)
    Ten Madison stores in Sept. 1994 — 'our local staple pizza, of course, the standard by which all others are judged' (Rath), who recommended the spicier, 35-percent-less-fat Light Pizza; two Pizza Pit stands at the 1994 Taste of Madison sold deluxe combo, garden party veggie, super meat sampler, bacon onion cheeseburger and 4-alarm special slices.
    2 references
    stated in
    Pizza choices as varied as toppings (CT, 3 Sep 1994, p. 42)
    stated in
    Taste of Madison food list (WSJ, 1 Sep 1994, p. 61)
    Aug. 1998: Terry Voice, president of 'a Madison chain of 47 restaurants', said Pizza Pit would hold pizza prices as long as it could despite record cheese costs — 'We won't cut back on cheese. Absolutely not.' The 1998 restaurant guide counted 21 Dane County locations. Hiring that year ran through 246-7738 ('Bill or Bob'); drivers earned $8–12 an hour with tips.
    4 references
    stated in
    Pizzerias swallow hard when they say cheese: competition has delayed passing on higher costs (WSJ, 7 Aug 1998, p. 1)
    stated in
    Pizzerias (continued, 'Page 31') (CT, 29 Oct 1998, p. 114)
    stated in
    Help wanted: Pizza Pit, Pizzeria Uno (WSJ, 26 Jul 1998, p. 103)
    stated in
    Help wanted: Pizza Extreme (Harry Smith), Pizza Pit drivers (WSJ, 23 Aug 1998, p. 95)
    By 1985 'Pizza Pit availability' was a Madison byword for delivery coverage (a gyros owner's ambition); Pizza Pit fed the Sematech site-selection delegation in November 1987 and sold Vilas Zoo benefit tickets in 1982 and 1984.
    2 references
    stated in
    Review of East Side Gyros: the owner hopes to establish 'Pizza Pit availability' — a flagship shop with satellites around Madison for fast delivery (CT, 4 May 1985, p. 4)
    stated in
    Madison's bid for the Sematech semiconductor consortium: 'Pizza Pit will give Sematech officials all the pizza they need while in town' (CT, 7 Nov 1987, p. 14)
    Nine area stores in October 1985 (616 and 2803 University Ave., 1349 Williamson St., 4126 Monona Dr., 1401 Emil St., 1417 Northport Dr., Raymond Rd., East Towne Mall, 2506 Allen Blvd.); 'Famous throughout the land for free, fast hot delivery of pizza, sandwiches and subs. Some locations have inside seating'.
    1 reference
    stated in
    Dining guide listing Pizza Oven and Pizza Pit (WSJ, 6 Oct 1985, p. 138)
    Sold 800,000-plus pizzas in fiscal 1984 from 10 local outlets — 750,000 lb of dough, 48,000 gal of sauce, 395,000 lb of cheese — about 20 percent of area pizza sales by its own survey; held 67 percent of local delivery in 1984, about 60 percent by mid-1985 after Domino's arrived (marketing director Tom Hartl). Kaye Schultz (1985): 'the best pizza base in Madison', and the bargain.
    2 references
    stated in
    Madison has right stuff for making — and eating! — pizza (CT, 22 Jun 1985, p. 14)
    stated in
    Mama Mia! Madison's pizza craving is monstrous / A tale of two pizzas — upscale and other (CT, 22 Jun 1985, p. 15)
    '11 Madison-area locations' in October 1987.
    1 reference
    stated in
    Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1987 (WSJ, 4 Oct 1987, p. 252)
    Ten area stores in the Fall 1986 guide, adding 134 Westgate Mall (274-1730).
    1 reference
    stated in
    Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1986 (WSJ, 5 Oct 1986, p. 169)
    Ten locations in October 1984; the 'Pizza Pit deluxe' with every fifth topping free; 1984 honors: Best Delivery (Madison Magazine, July), Best Thin Crust Pizza (MNI's Ultimate Guide, Aug.) and Best Delivered Pizza (Isthmus Annual Manual, Aug.).
    1 reference
    stated in
    Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984 (WSJ, 7 Oct 1984, p. 265)
    A 1989 obituary named Gerald H. Voice as 'one of the original owners and founders of Pizza Pit, Limited, which started in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969'.
    1 reference
    stated in
    Obituary of Gerald H. Voice of Ann Arbor, Mich., 77: 'Mr. Voice was one of the original owners and founders of Pizza Pit, Limited, which started in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969' (CT, 6 Jun 1989, p. 23)
    Five Madison locations in April 1975, when United Neighborhood Centers volunteers took its orders and deliveries for a day as a fund-raiser.
    1 reference
    stated in
    Pizza fund raiser (DC, 24 Apr 1975, p. 4)
    About 1993 the delivery cars were red Ford Tempos with lighted "Pizza Pit" roof signs; a former driver says most were leased from Thorstad Chevrolet. A frequent customer recalled being sent a telephone shaped like the cars as a Christmas present.
    1 reference
    stated in
    Post with a photo of a Pizza Pit delivery car behind the Campus store, about 1993, Historic Madison Wi. photo group (Facebook, 27 Nov 2022)
    attested status
    operating
    point in time
    3 September 1994
    1 reference
    stated in
    Pizza choices as varied as toppings (CT, 3 Sep 1994, p. 42)
    quotation
    616 University Ave… and nine other Madison locations
     
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