Chuck E. Cheese

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Also known as Showbiz Pizza, this restaurant was probably more known for their animatronic band and being a birthday party venue for kids.

History

  • May 1990: the city's license renewals carry Showbiz of Madison Inc., agent Gustavus M. Martinsons, doing business as Showbiz Pizza Place at 438 Grand Canyon Dr.[1]
  • May 1995: Showbiz of Madison Inc., now with Gary Fay as agent, holds the license as Chuck E. Cheese's[2]; that September it advertised for managers with "Pizza, not pressure"[3].
  • May 1996: the license passes to Showbiz Pizza Time Inc., agent Sharon Fitch, still as Chuck E. Cheese's[4].
  • July 16, 1996: staff locking up for the night find a 2-year-old left behind by a party of 15; the manager waits an hour before calling police, and the boy is back with his mother the next morning. The Capital Times put the story on page 1 and called the restaurant one "known for catering to children"[5].
  • May 1999: the same address is licensed to CEC Entertainment Inc., agent Anthony White, as Chuck E. Cheese's[6]. Showbiz was still on the license list in May 1991[7].

Locations

  • 438 Grand Canyon Dr. (Showbiz Pizza Place in 1990[1]; Chuck E. Cheese's by 1995[2]).

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 (1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor license renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 22. Newspapers.com images 405195087, 405339396, 405340124.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 (1995, May 25). City of Madison license list, May 1995. The Capital Times. p. 20. Newspapers.com image 521522538. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.
  3. ↑ (1995, September 17). Pizza Pit: 'PIZZA COOKS — Production of Madison's most award winning pizza. Complete paid training… ORDER TAKERS… Apply at the nearest PIZZA PIT location in Madison and surrounding Dane County'; Pizza Extreme managers $22–…. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 89. Newspapers.com image 404426310.
  4. ↑ (1996, May 27). City of Madison license list, May 1996. The Capital Times. p. 5. Newspapers.com image 522631770. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.
  5. ↑ (1996, July 17). "Toddler left behind at Chuck E. Cheese." The Capital Times. p. 1. Newspapers.com image 522238392.
  6. ↑ (1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol license renewals, part 2: Liquor & Beer Class B (#159–458): But-Lo LLC dba Sal's Pizzeria 313 State St.; First Madco Inc. dba Rocky Rococo 7952 Tree Ln.; Mineral Spirits Inc. dba Edwardo's N…. The Capital Times. p. 7. Newspapers.com images 522006391, 522007482.
  7. ↑ (1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor license renewals (reprinted May 21 p7 and May 22 p27): Pizza Hut at 3059 E. Washington Ave., 2649 East Springs Dr., 4709 Verona Rd., 7440 Mineral Point Rd. and 662 State St.; Pizzeria …. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 6. Newspapers.com images 404281521, 404281684, 404282071.
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