1980s (decade) - Revision history

Jacques: Link Sbarro; date its West Towne opening from the November 1987 grand-opening want ad

2026-10-29T05:32:59Z

Link Sbarro; date its West Towne opening from the November 1987 grand-opening want ad

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	* By June the Green Dragon Inn has closed; Willy's and then the Wilson Street Grill follow it at 217 S. Hamilton St.<ref name="ct-1987-06-20-p9">(1987, June 20). "Wilson Street Grill: A delicious difference." ''The Capital Times''. p. 9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522568971/ 522568971].</ref>		* By June the Green Dragon Inn has closed; Willy's and then the Wilson Street Grill follow it at 217 S. Hamilton St.<ref name="ct-1987-06-20-p9">(1987, June 20). "Wilson Street Grill: A delicious difference." ''The Capital Times''. p. 9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522568971/ 522568971].</ref>
	* October: Domino's has "9 Madison-area locations", Pizza Pit 11 and Rocky Rococo 10<ref name="wsj-1987-10-04-p251" /><ref name="wsj-1987-10-04-p252" />.		* October: Domino's has "9 Madison-area locations", Pizza Pit 11 and Rocky Rococo 10<ref name="wsj-1987-10-04-p251" /><ref name="wsj-1987-10-04-p252" />.
	* ~~December~~: Sbarro opens in the new food court at West Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1987-12-13-p111">(1987, December 13). "Cinnabon rolls out a winner." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 111. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400697864/ 400697864].</ref>.		* November–December: [[Sbarro]] opens in the new food court at West Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1987-11-10-p25">(1987, November 10). Classified: "Grand opening … Madison West Towne Mall, Sbarro, The Italian Eatery" hiring cooks/pizza makers, line servers/cashiers and utility workers; apply at the mall information booth. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400706146/ 400706146].</ref><ref name="wsj-1987-12-13-p111">(1987, December 13). "Cinnabon rolls out a winner." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 111. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400697864/ 400697864].</ref>.

	===== 1988 =====		===== 1988 =====

Jacques: Add Fresco Pasta Cafe (Sept. 1984)

2026-10-29T02:13:47Z

Add Fresco Pasta Cafe (Sept. 1984)

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	* [[David Wilson]] becomes the owner of Supreme Pizza<ref name="wsj-2000-09-26-p6">(2000, September 26). "Wilson, David Phillips." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407417983/ 407417983].</ref>.		* [[David Wilson]] becomes the owner of Supreme Pizza<ref name="wsj-2000-09-26-p6">(2000, September 26). "Wilson, David Phillips." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407417983/ 407417983].</ref>.
	* July: a new Pizza Pit restaurant at 2803 University Ave.<ref name="wsj-1984-07-30-p4">(1984, July 30). People in business: Pizza Pit staff changes and new store at 2803 University Avenue. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402540364/ 402540364].</ref>		* July: a new Pizza Pit restaurant at 2803 University Ave.<ref name="wsj-1984-07-30-p4">(1984, July 30). People in business: Pizza Pit staff changes and new store at 2803 University Avenue. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402540364/ 402540364].</ref>
			* September: Bally opens [[Fresco Pasta Cafe]], an Italian cafe serving pizza, in its former Tom Foolery at 6613 Mineral Point Rd.<ref name="ct-1985-04-17-p40">Gruber, H. (1985, April 17). Review of Fresco Pasta Cafe, 6613 Mineral Point Rd.: Bally's Tom Foolery, opened there in 1982 'during the midst of the video game craze' with overpriced sandwiches and 'rather pedestrian pizzas', folded; Bally opened Fresc…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 40. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519918055/ 519918055].</ref><ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p258">(1984, October 7). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 258. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402306037/ 402306037].</ref>
	* October: the fall dining guide lists one Domino's, at 525 University Ave., and three carry-out Little Caesar's. Pizza Pit advertises three 1984 awards: Best Delivery (Madison Magazine), Best Thin Crust Pizza (MNI's Ultimate Guide) and Best Delivered Pizza (Isthmus)<ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p256" /><ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p262" /><ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p265" />.		* October: the fall dining guide lists one Domino's, at 525 University Ave., and three carry-out Little Caesar's. Pizza Pit advertises three 1984 awards: Best Delivery (Madison Magazine), Best Thin Crust Pizza (MNI's Ultimate Guide) and Best Delivered Pizza (Isthmus)<ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p256" /><ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p262" /><ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p265" />.
	* November: [[Pizzeria Uno]] is due to open at 222 W. Gorham St.<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref>		* November: [[Pizzeria Uno]] is due to open at 222 W. Gorham St.<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref>

Jacques: Add Madonna's (1980) and Pino's return (1982) at Park and Regent

2026-10-28T18:54:11Z

Add Madonna's (1980) and Pino's return (1982) at Park and Regent

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	* January: Iven Haddix opens [[Iven Pizza]], selling Greek-style pizza at Regent and Orchard streets<ref name="wsj-1981-02-15">Campbell, G. (1981, February 15). "Good pizza's not Greek to Iven." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. P4S7. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref>.		* January: Iven Haddix opens [[Iven Pizza]], selling Greek-style pizza at Regent and Orchard streets<ref name="wsj-1981-02-15">Campbell, G. (1981, February 15). "Good pizza's not Greek to Iven." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. P4S7. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref>.
	* January: [[The Grotto]], 636 State St., has been Marv and Albert Schiro's restaurant for 31 years, and its pizza "is rated highly"<ref name="wsj-1980-01-13-p86">(1980, January 13). Diner's Scorecard 'recently reviewed' digest: the Grotto, 636 State St., Marv and Albert Schiro's restaurant of 31 years — 'the pizza is rated highly, too'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 86. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405587044/ 405587044].</ref>.		* January: [[The Grotto]], 636 State St., has been Marv and Albert Schiro's restaurant for 31 years, and its pizza "is rated highly"<ref name="wsj-1980-01-13-p86">(1980, January 13). Diner's Scorecard 'recently reviewed' digest: the Grotto, 636 State St., Marv and Albert Schiro's restaurant of 31 years — 'the pizza is rated highly, too'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 86. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405587044/ 405587044].</ref>.
			* August: Madonna's, the third restaurant in a year and a half at [[3 North Park Street\|Park and Regent]], is reviewed; its specialties are Sicilian pan pizzas<ref name="wsj-1980-08-17-p85">Schubert, S. (1980, August 17). "Madonna's carries on tradition." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 85. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405554590/ 405554590].</ref>.
	* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] is licensed at three addresses, including 4002 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1980-05-07-p37">(1980, May 7). City of Madison license list, May 1980. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 37.</ref>		* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] is licensed at three addresses, including 4002 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1980-05-07-p37">(1980, May 7). City of Madison license list, May 1980. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 37.</ref>
	* The 1980 Yellow Pages "Pizza" pages show the city's pizza trade before the chains of the 1980s arrived<ref name="yp-1980-p447">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 447: listings Barnaby's Family Inn (4802 E. Washington Ave. 241-2131; 6613 Mineral Point Rd. 833-1671), Brat und Brau (1421 Regent; …. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 447.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p448">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 448: listings Pizza Hut (811 Fern Dr. 238-7361; 4709 Verona Rd. 271-7151; 3059 E. Washington Ave. 249-6439; 2405 S. Park 257-8621) a…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 448.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p449">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 449: listings Pizza Oven (6016 Monona Dr. 222-8722; 1018 N. Sherman Ave. 244-0434), Pizza Pit (616 University Ave. 257-5825; Far Eas…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 449.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p450">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 450: listings Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza and Pasta (411 W. Gilman 256-0600, 1618 W. Beltline Hwy. 251-0304, 651 State, 694 S. Whit…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 450.</ref>: [[Rocky Rococo]] had five stores, [[Pizza Pit]] seven (its Emil Street store trading as Diablos Inn), [[Pizza Hut]] four restaurants (811 Fern Dr. at University and Midvale, 4709 Verona Rd., 2405 S. Park St., 3059 E. Washington Ave.), [[The Pizza Oven]] two and [[Shakey’s Pizza Parlor\|Shakey's]] two (3553 E. Washington Ave. and 6640 University Ave., Middleton).		* The 1980 Yellow Pages "Pizza" pages show the city's pizza trade before the chains of the 1980s arrived<ref name="yp-1980-p447">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 447: listings Barnaby's Family Inn (4802 E. Washington Ave. 241-2131; 6613 Mineral Point Rd. 833-1671), Brat und Brau (1421 Regent; …. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 447.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p448">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 448: listings Pizza Hut (811 Fern Dr. 238-7361; 4709 Verona Rd. 271-7151; 3059 E. Washington Ave. 249-6439; 2405 S. Park 257-8621) a…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 448.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p449">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 449: listings Pizza Oven (6016 Monona Dr. 222-8722; 1018 N. Sherman Ave. 244-0434), Pizza Pit (616 University Ave. 257-5825; Far Eas…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 449.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p450">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 450: listings Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza and Pasta (411 W. Gilman 256-0600, 1618 W. Beltline Hwy. 251-0304, 651 State, 694 S. Whit…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 450.</ref>: [[Rocky Rococo]] had five stores, [[Pizza Pit]] seven (its Emil Street store trading as Diablos Inn), [[Pizza Hut]] four restaurants (811 Fern Dr. at University and Midvale, 4709 Verona Rd., 2405 S. Park St., 3059 E. Washington Ave.), [[The Pizza Oven]] two and [[Shakey’s Pizza Parlor\|Shakey's]] two (3553 E. Washington Ave. and 6640 University Ave., Middleton).
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			* September: the [[Pino’s]] name is back at Park and Regent, with Pizza del Pino on Thursdays<ref name="wsj-1982-09-30-p38">(1982, September 30). Pino's, Corner of Regent and Park: "$1.00 off large pizza"; "Thurs. Pizza del Pino"; carryouts. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 38. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402582989/ 402582989].</ref>.
	* A Sun Prairie family opens the first Madison [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesar's]] franchise, on Cottage Grove Road<ref name="ct-1996-09-12-p3" />.		* A Sun Prairie family opens the first Madison [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesar's]] franchise, on Cottage Grove Road<ref name="ct-1996-09-12-p3" />.
	* February: [[Pizza Pit]] advertises for staff for its new store in East Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1982-02-27-p25">(1982, February 27). Help-wanted advertisements for the new Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 25–26. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>.		* February: [[Pizza Pit]] advertises for staff for its new store in East Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1982-02-27-p25">(1982, February 27). Help-wanted advertisements for the new Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 25–26. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>.

Jacques: Add Barnaby's closing (1981), Gargano's closing and Gargano's East (1983–84)

2026-10-25T04:36:46Z

Add Barnaby's closing (1981), Gargano's closing and Gargano's East (1983–84)

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	* April: [[Supreme Pizza]] is hiring at [[912 East Johnson Street\|912 E. Johnson St.]]<ref name="wsj-1981-04-12-p54">(1981, April 12). Help-wanted advertisement, "Apply in person Supreme Pizza, 912 E. Johnson". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 54. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>. In May it opens a second store at 2503 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="ct-1981-05-14-p59">(1981, May 14). Supreme Fresh Pizza grand-opening advertisement, 2503 E. Washington Ave. and 912 E. Johnson St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 59. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520106654/ 520106654].</ref>		* April: [[Supreme Pizza]] is hiring at [[912 East Johnson Street\|912 E. Johnson St.]]<ref name="wsj-1981-04-12-p54">(1981, April 12). Help-wanted advertisement, "Apply in person Supreme Pizza, 912 E. Johnson". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 54. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>. In May it opens a second store at 2503 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="ct-1981-05-14-p59">(1981, May 14). Supreme Fresh Pizza grand-opening advertisement, 2503 E. Washington Ave. and 912 E. Johnson St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 59. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520106654/ 520106654].</ref>

			* August: Bally, Inc. buys the 24-unit Barnaby's Family Inn chain and closes its two Madison restaurants, at 6613 Mineral Point Rd. and 4802 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="ct-1982-04-14-p61">(1982, April 14). Tom Foolery profile: 'Last August, Bally purchased the Barnaby's Family Inns chain. It closed Madison's two outlets, 6613 Mineral Point Rd. and 4802 E. Washington Ave., and began remodeling and renovating them into the firs…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521669418/ 521669418].</ref>

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	* February: [[Pizza Pit]] advertises for staff for its new store in East Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1982-02-27-p25">(1982, February 27). Help-wanted advertisements for the new Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 25–26. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>.		* February: [[Pizza Pit]] advertises for staff for its new store in East Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1982-02-27-p25">(1982, February 27). Help-wanted advertisements for the new Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 25–26. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>.
	* April: Rocky Rococo has 11 restaurants, six of them in Madison, and is about to start franchising<ref name="wsj-1982-04-04-p32">Martin, C. (1982, April 4). "Through pizza's thick and thin, Rocky Rococo Corp. pans out." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404415972/ 404415972].</ref>.		* April: Rocky Rococo has 11 restaurants, six of them in Madison, and is about to start franchising<ref name="wsj-1982-04-04-p32">Martin, C. (1982, April 4). "Through pizza's thick and thin, Rocky Rococo Corp. pans out." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404415972/ 404415972].</ref>.
	* ~~Spring~~: Bally's Tom Foolery video-game restaurants, with pizza on the menu, ~~take over~~ the two former Barnaby's<ref name="wsj-1982-06-27-~~p79~~">~~Campbell, G.~~ (1982, ~~June 27~~). ~~Review of Bally~~'~~s Tom Foolery~~: ~~Bally Manufacturing opened its video-game restaurants this spring in the former Barnaby's at 6613 Mineral Point Rd~~. ~~and 4802 E~~. ~~Washington Ave~~. (~~general manager Bob Safford~~)~~; 'nothing has bee…~~. ''~~Wisconsin State Journal~~''. p. 79. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/~~403946814~~/ ~~403946814~~].</ref>.		* March 8 and 22: Bally's Tom Foolery video-game restaurants, with pizza on the menu, open in the two former Barnaby's<ref name="wsj-1982-03-07-p26">(1982, March 7). "Foolery Restaurants to open." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400962379/ 400962379].</ref><ref name="ct-1982-03-02-p25">Parkins, A. (1982, March 2). "New eatery lets patrons eat, drink [and play]." ''The Capital Times''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520806596/ 520806596].</ref>.
	* July: ShowBiz Pizza Place opens at 438 Grand Canyon Dr., a block east of West Towne Mall, with an animatronic band and video games<ref name="wsj-1982-10-24-p90">Campbell, G. (1982, October 24). "Entertainment sells ShowBiz Pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 90. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402578524/ 402578524].</ref>. See [[Chuck E. Cheese]].		* July: ShowBiz Pizza Place opens at 438 Grand Canyon Dr., a block east of West Towne Mall, with an animatronic band and video games<ref name="wsj-1982-10-24-p90">Campbell, G. (1982, October 24). "Entertainment sells ShowBiz Pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 90. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402578524/ 402578524].</ref>. See [[Chuck E. Cheese]].

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	* June: Pizza Pit opens two stores in Green Bay<ref name="wsj-1983-06-12-p61">(1983, June 12). Business people: managers named for two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404645680/ 404645680].</ref>.		* June: Pizza Pit opens two stores in Green Bay<ref name="wsj-1983-06-12-p61">(1983, June 12). Business people: managers named for two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404645680/ 404645680].</ref>.
	* Autumn: Joe Moore moves his [[Green Dragon Inn]], known for a double-crust stuffed pizza, from Fort Atkinson to 217 S. Hamilton St.<ref name="wsj-1984-01-08-p84">(1984, January 8). "Green Dragon site new, food same." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 84. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402639768/ 402639768].</ref>		* Autumn: Joe Moore moves his [[Green Dragon Inn]], known for a double-crust stuffed pizza, from Fort Atkinson to 217 S. Hamilton St.<ref name="wsj-1984-01-08-p84">(1984, January 8). "Green Dragon site new, food same." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 84. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402639768/ 402639768].</ref>

			* October: Dollhausen Enterprises, which ran [[Gargano’s Pizzeria\|Gargano's]], opens Gargano's East at 2415 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="ct-1984-03-16-p12">Parkins, A. (1984, March 16). "Gargano's files for bankruptcy." ''The Capital Times''. p. 12. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521415520/ 521415520].</ref>

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			* January: Gargano's and Gargano's East close; their operator files for bankruptcy in March<ref name="ct-1984-03-16-p12" />.
	* [[David Wilson]] becomes the owner of Supreme Pizza<ref name="wsj-2000-09-26-p6">(2000, September 26). "Wilson, David Phillips." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407417983/ 407417983].</ref>.		* [[David Wilson]] becomes the owner of Supreme Pizza<ref name="wsj-2000-09-26-p6">(2000, September 26). "Wilson, David Phillips." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407417983/ 407417983].</ref>.
	* July: a new Pizza Pit restaurant at 2803 University Ave.<ref name="wsj-1984-07-30-p4">(1984, July 30). People in business: Pizza Pit staff changes and new store at 2803 University Avenue. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402540364/ 402540364].</ref>		* July: a new Pizza Pit restaurant at 2803 University Ave.<ref name="wsj-1984-07-30-p4">(1984, July 30). People in business: Pizza Pit staff changes and new store at 2803 University Avenue. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402540364/ 402540364].</ref>

Jacques: Add the 1980s newspaper research: reviews, dining guides, openings and closings

2026-10-25T02:25:33Z

Add the 1980s newspaper research: reviews, dining guides, openings and closings

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Jacques: Add the 1980 Yellow Pages 'Pizza' pages (Andy's copy)

2026-10-24T04:36:35Z

Add the 1980 Yellow Pages 'Pizza' pages (Andy's copy)

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	* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] is licensed at three addresses, including 4002 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1980-05-07-p37">(1980, May 7). City of Madison license list, May 1980. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 37.</ref>		* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] is licensed at three addresses, including 4002 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1980-05-07-p37">(1980, May 7). City of Madison license list, May 1980. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 37.</ref>
			* The 1980 Yellow Pages "Pizza" pages show the city's pizza trade before the chains of the 1980s arrived<ref name="yp-1980-p447">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 447: listings Barnaby's Family Inn (4802 E. Washington Ave. 241-2131; 6613 Mineral Point Rd. 833-1671), Brat und Brau (1421 Regent; …. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 447.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p448">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 448: listings Pizza Hut (811 Fern Dr. 238-7361; 4709 Verona Rd. 271-7151; 3059 E. Washington Ave. 249-6439; 2405 S. Park 257-8621) a…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 448.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p449">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 449: listings Pizza Oven (6016 Monona Dr. 222-8722; 1018 N. Sherman Ave. 244-0434), Pizza Pit (616 University Ave. 257-5825; Far Eas…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 449.</ref><ref name="yp-1980-p450">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 450: listings Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza and Pasta (411 W. Gilman 256-0600, 1618 W. Beltline Hwy. 251-0304, 651 State, 694 S. Whit…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 450.</ref>: [[Rocky Rococo]] had five stores, [[Pizza Pit]] seven (its Emil Street store trading as Diablos Inn), [[Pizza Hut]] four restaurants (811 Fern Dr. at University and Midvale, 4709 Verona Rd., 2405 S. Park St., 3059 E. Washington Ave.), [[The Pizza Oven]] two and [[Shakey’s Pizza Parlor\|Shakey's]] two (3553 E. Washington Ave. and 6640 University Ave., Middleton).
			* The same pages list the independents: [[Gargano’s Pizzeria\|Gargano's]] at 437 State St., [[Gino’s\|Gino's]] with Chicago stuffed pizza at 540 State St., O'Reggano's Lower Crust selling pizza by the slice at 543 State St., [[Paisan’s\|Paisan's]] at 80 University Square, Iven Pizza at 1302 Regent St., [[Buck’s Pizza\|Buck's]] ("19 years") at 219 Cottage Grove Rd., Midvale Plaza Pizza at 523 S. Midvale Blvd., Barnaby's Family Inn at 4802 E. Washington Ave. and 6613 Mineral Point Rd., Pizza Inn at 6207 Monona Dr. and Villa Piazza at 2039 Allen Blvd., Middleton.

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Jacques: Use American spelling (license, favorite, neighborhood and the like)

2026-10-24T03:27:58Z

Use American spelling (license, favorite, neighborhood and the like)

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	* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] is licensed at three addresses, including 4002 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1980-05-07-p37">(1980, May 7). City of Madison ~~licence~~ list, May 1980. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 37.</ref>		* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] is licensed at three addresses, including 4002 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1980-05-07-p37">(1980, May 7). City of Madison license list, May 1980. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 37.</ref>

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	* September: the first Madison [[Domino’s Pizza\|Domino's]] is hiring at [[525 University Avenue\|525 University Ave.]]<ref name="wsj-1983-09-19-p28">(1983, September 19). Classified advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 525 University Ave. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 28. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref>		* September: the first Madison [[Domino’s Pizza\|Domino's]] is hiring at [[525 University Avenue\|525 University Ave.]]<ref name="wsj-1983-09-19-p28">(1983, September 19). Classified advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 525 University Ave. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 28. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref>
	* April: Pizza Pit forms a company to sell franchises. It has nine stores in the Madison area<ref name="ct-1983-04-01-p10">(1983, April 1). Market Memo: Pizza Pit Ltd. forms Pizza Pit Investment Enterprises. ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521375378/ 521375378].</ref>.		* April: Pizza Pit forms a company to sell franchises. It has nine stores in the Madison area<ref name="ct-1983-04-01-p10">(1983, April 1). Market Memo: Pizza Pit Ltd. forms Pizza Pit Investment Enterprises. ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521375378/ 521375378].</ref>.
	* May: Rocky Rococo applies for a ~~licence~~ at West Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1983-05-06-p32">(1983, May 6). City of Madison ~~licence~~ list, May 1983. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32.</ref>.		* May: Rocky Rococo applies for a license at West Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1983-05-06-p32">(1983, May 6). City of Madison license list, May 1983. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32.</ref>.
	* June: Pizza Pit opens two stores in Green Bay<ref name="wsj-1983-06-12-p61">(1983, June 12). Business people: managers named for two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404645680/ 404645680].</ref>.		* June: Pizza Pit opens two stores in Green Bay<ref name="wsj-1983-06-12-p61">(1983, June 12). Business people: managers named for two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404645680/ 404645680].</ref>.

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	===== 1987 =====		===== 1987 =====
	* February: a new Pizza Pit at 4527 Cottage Grove Rd.<ref name="wsj-1987-02-25-p26">(1987, February 25). Business people: manager named for new Pizza Pit at 4527 Cottage Grove Road. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405050514/ 405050514].</ref>		* February: a new Pizza Pit at 4527 Cottage Grove Rd.<ref name="wsj-1987-02-25-p26">(1987, February 25). Business people: manager named for new Pizza Pit at 4527 Cottage Grove Road. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405050514/ 405050514].</ref>
	* May: [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza\|Edwardo's]] applies for a ~~licence~~ at 6601 Mineral Point Rd.<ref name="wsj-1987-05-12-p22">(1987, May 12). ~~Licence~~ application, Edwardo's, 6601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402453528/ 402453528].</ref>		* May: [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza\|Edwardo's]] applies for a license at 6601 Mineral Point Rd.<ref name="wsj-1987-05-12-p22">(1987, May 12). License application, Edwardo's, 6601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402453528/ 402453528].</ref>

	===== 1988 =====		===== 1988 =====

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	The 1980s pizza scene in Madison saw large growth in [[Rocky Rococo\|Rocky's]] and Pizza Pit locations. Domino's, which had become a major nationwide chain, still hadn't really entered Madison's market.		The 1980s pizza scene in Madison saw large growth in [[Rocky Rococo\|Rocky's]] and Pizza Pit locations. Domino's, which had become a major nationwide chain, still hadn't really entered Madison's market. (The newspapers show otherwise: [[Domino’s Pizza\|Domino's]] opened its first Madison store in 1983 and had seven by 1986, though it was only third in the market<ref name="ct-1986-08-06-p10">Gaskill, W. (1986, August 6). "Domino's exec says No. 3 doesn't cut it." ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521443245/ 521443245].</ref>. [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesar's]] arrived in 1982<ref name="ct-1996-09-12-p3">Ivey, M. (1996, September 12). "Franchisee sues Little Caesar's." ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522283167/ 522283167].</ref>.)

	===== 1980 =====		===== 1980 =====
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	===== 1982 =====		===== 1982 =====
			* A Sun Prairie family opens the first Madison [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesar's]] franchise, on Cottage Grove Road<ref name="ct-1996-09-12-p3" />.
	* February: [[Pizza Pit]] advertises for staff for its new store in East Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1982-02-27-p25">(1982, February 27). Help-wanted advertisements for the new Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 25–26. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>.		* February: [[Pizza Pit]] advertises for staff for its new store in East Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1982-02-27-p25">(1982, February 27). Help-wanted advertisements for the new Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 25–26. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>.
	* April: Rocky Rococo has 11 restaurants, six of them in Madison, and is about to start franchising<ref name="wsj-1982-04-04-p32">Martin, C. (1982, April 4). "Through pizza's thick and thin, Rocky Rococo Corp. pans out." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404415972/ 404415972].</ref>.		* April: Rocky Rococo has 11 restaurants, six of them in Madison, and is about to start franchising<ref name="wsj-1982-04-04-p32">Martin, C. (1982, April 4). "Through pizza's thick and thin, Rocky Rococo Corp. pans out." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404415972/ 404415972].</ref>.

	===== 1983 =====		===== 1983 =====
			* April: Little Caesar's has two stores, 4664 Cottage Grove Rd. and one in Sun Prairie<ref name="ct-1983-04-13-p51">(1983, April 13). Little Caesars coupon advertisement, two locations. ''The Capital Times''. p. 51. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521381493/ 521381493].</ref>.
			* September: the first Madison [[Domino’s Pizza\|Domino's]] is hiring at [[525 University Avenue\|525 University Ave.]]<ref name="wsj-1983-09-19-p28">(1983, September 19). Classified advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 525 University Ave. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 28. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref>
	* April: Pizza Pit forms a company to sell franchises. It has nine stores in the Madison area<ref name="ct-1983-04-01-p10">(1983, April 1). Market Memo: Pizza Pit Ltd. forms Pizza Pit Investment Enterprises. ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521375378/ 521375378].</ref>.		* April: Pizza Pit forms a company to sell franchises. It has nine stores in the Madison area<ref name="ct-1983-04-01-p10">(1983, April 1). Market Memo: Pizza Pit Ltd. forms Pizza Pit Investment Enterprises. ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521375378/ 521375378].</ref>.
	* May: Rocky Rococo applies for a licence at West Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1983-05-06-p32">(1983, May 6). City of Madison licence list, May 1983. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32.</ref>.		* May: Rocky Rococo applies for a licence at West Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1983-05-06-p32">(1983, May 6). City of Madison licence list, May 1983. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32.</ref>.
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	===== 1986 =====		===== 1986 =====
			* August: Domino's has seven Madison outlets but only 8 percent of the market, behind Pizza Pit and Rocky Rococo<ref name="ct-1986-08-06-p10" />.
	* Public Storage Inc. takes a stake in Rocky Rococo<ref name="wsj-1988-01-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1988, January 14). Founders sell their stake in Rocky Rococo (front page). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400698733/ 400698733].</ref>.		* Public Storage Inc. takes a stake in Rocky Rococo<ref name="wsj-1988-01-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1988, January 14). Founders sell their stake in Rocky Rococo (front page). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400698733/ 400698733].</ref>.
	* [[George Backus]], founder of [[Buck’s Pizza]], dies<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks">Moe, D. (2010, June 8). [https://madison.com/news/local/doug_moe/article_56320133-d654-5c05-8b22-681e5731e020.html "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.		* [[George Backus]], founder of [[Buck’s Pizza]], dies<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks">Moe, D. (2010, June 8). [https://madison.com/news/local/doug_moe/article_56320133-d654-5c05-8b22-681e5731e020.html "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

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	===== 1981 =====		===== 1981 =====
			* April: [[Supreme Pizza]] is hiring at [[912 East Johnson Street\|912 E. Johnson St.]]<ref name="wsj-1981-04-12-p54">(1981, April 12). Help-wanted advertisement, "Apply in person Supreme Pizza, 912 E. Johnson". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 54. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>. In May it opens a second store at 2503 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="ct-1981-05-14-p59">(1981, May 14). Supreme Fresh Pizza grand-opening advertisement, 2503 E. Washington Ave. and 912 E. Johnson St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 59. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520106654/ 520106654].</ref>

	===== 1982 =====		===== 1982 =====
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	===== 1984 =====		===== 1984 =====
			* [[David Wilson]] becomes the owner of Supreme Pizza<ref name="wsj-2000-09-26-p6">(2000, September 26). "Wilson, David Phillips." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407417983/ 407417983].</ref>.
	* July: a new Pizza Pit restaurant at 2803 University Ave.<ref name="wsj-1984-07-30-p4">(1984, July 30). People in business: Pizza Pit staff changes and new store at 2803 University Avenue. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402540364/ 402540364].</ref>		* July: a new Pizza Pit restaurant at 2803 University Ave.<ref name="wsj-1984-07-30-p4">(1984, July 30). People in business: Pizza Pit staff changes and new store at 2803 University Avenue. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402540364/ 402540364].</ref>
	* November: [[Pizzeria Uno]] is due to open at 222 W. Gorham St.<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref>		* November: [[Pizzeria Uno]] is due to open at 222 W. Gorham St.<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref>

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	===== 1980 =====		===== 1980 =====
			* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] is licensed at three addresses, including 4002 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1980-05-07-p37">(1980, May 7). City of Madison licence list, May 1980. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 37.</ref>

	===== 1981 =====		===== 1981 =====

	===== 1982 =====		===== 1982 =====
			* February: [[Pizza Pit]] advertises for staff for its new store in East Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1982-02-27-p25">(1982, February 27). Help-wanted advertisements for the new Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 25–26. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>.
			* April: Rocky Rococo has 11 restaurants, six of them in Madison, and is about to start franchising<ref name="wsj-1982-04-04-p32">Martin, C. (1982, April 4). "Through pizza's thick and thin, Rocky Rococo Corp. pans out." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404415972/ 404415972].</ref>.

	===== 1983 =====		===== 1983 =====
			* April: Pizza Pit forms a company to sell franchises. It has nine stores in the Madison area<ref name="ct-1983-04-01-p10">(1983, April 1). Market Memo: Pizza Pit Ltd. forms Pizza Pit Investment Enterprises. ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521375378/ 521375378].</ref>.
			* May: Rocky Rococo applies for a licence at West Towne Mall<ref name="wsj-1983-05-06-p32">(1983, May 6). City of Madison licence list, May 1983. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 32.</ref>.
			* June: Pizza Pit opens two stores in Green Bay<ref name="wsj-1983-06-12-p61">(1983, June 12). Business people: managers named for two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404645680/ 404645680].</ref>.

	===== 1984 =====		===== 1984 =====
			* July: a new Pizza Pit restaurant at 2803 University Ave.<ref name="wsj-1984-07-30-p4">(1984, July 30). People in business: Pizza Pit staff changes and new store at 2803 University Avenue. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402540364/ 402540364].</ref>
			* November: [[Pizzeria Uno]] is due to open at 222 W. Gorham St.<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref>

	===== 1985 =====		===== 1985 =====
			* February: Rocky Rococo has 43 restaurants in four states<ref name="wsj-1985-02-03-p117">Simms, P. (1985, February 3). "Where food is fast, so is the growth." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 117. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402044078/ 402044078].</ref>.

	===== 1986 =====		===== 1986 =====
			* Public Storage Inc. takes a stake in Rocky Rococo<ref name="wsj-1988-01-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1988, January 14). Founders sell their stake in Rocky Rococo (front page). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400698733/ 400698733].</ref>.
			* [[George Backus]], founder of [[Buck’s Pizza]], dies<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks">Moe, D. (2010, June 8). [https://madison.com/news/local/doug_moe/article_56320133-d654-5c05-8b22-681e5731e020.html "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

	===== 1987 =====		===== 1987 =====
			* February: a new Pizza Pit at 4527 Cottage Grove Rd.<ref name="wsj-1987-02-25-p26">(1987, February 25). Business people: manager named for new Pizza Pit at 4527 Cottage Grove Road. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405050514/ 405050514].</ref>
			* May: [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza\|Edwardo's]] applies for a licence at 6601 Mineral Point Rd.<ref name="wsj-1987-05-12-p22">(1987, May 12). Licence application, Edwardo's, 6601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402453528/ 402453528].</ref>

	===== 1988 =====		===== 1988 =====
			* January: the founders of Rocky Rococo sell their 70 percent of the company, and keep the restaurants in Madison and La Crosse<ref name="wsj-1988-01-14-p1" />.
			* Mama D's Pizza is at [[1018 North Sherman Avenue\|1018 N. Sherman Ave.]], formerly [[The Pizza Oven]]<ref name="wsj-1988-02-07-p42">(1988, February 7). Help-wanted advertisements, Mama D's Pizza (1018 N. Sherman Ave.) and The Pizza Oven (6016 Monona Dr.). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 42. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401499623/ 401499623].</ref>.

	===== 1989 =====		===== 1989 =====
			* June: Pizza Pit is in a new headquarters building at 4253 Argosy Ct.<ref name="wsj-1989-06-04-p33">(1989, June 4). Help-wanted advertisement, Pizza Pit corporate headquarters, 4253 Argosy Court. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 33. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404579230/ 404579230].</ref>

			==Notes==
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