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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.
	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
		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)

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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
		stated in: Pizza fund raiser (DC, 24 Apr 1975, p. 4)

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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
		stated in: Promises, promises: First annual pizza contest (DC, 5 Nov 1971, p. 9)
	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
		stated in: Second Annual Cardinal Pizza Delivery Competition (DC, 17 Nov 1972, p. 15)
	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
		stated in: As the pizza turns... (DC, 7 Dec 1973, p. 21)
	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
		stated in: Pizza hits the pits; Rocky wins by default (DC, 14 Oct 1974, p. 11)
	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
		stated in: Searching for the pie in the sky (DC, 4 Nov 1975, p. 1)
	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
		stated in: State Street Gourmet on Submarine Village, comparing Pizza Pit's hot Italian submarine (DC, 2 Dec 1971, p. 4)

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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
		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)
	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
		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)
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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
		stated in: Dining guide listing Pizza Oven and Pizza Pit (WSJ, 6 Oct 1985, p. 138)
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		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
		stated in: Madison has right stuff for making — and eating! — pizza (CT, 22 Jun 1985, p. 14)
	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
		stated in: Mama Mia! Madison's pizza craving is monstrous / A tale of two pizzas — upscale and other (CT, 22 Jun 1985, p. 15)
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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
		stated in: Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1987 (WSJ, 4 Oct 1987, p. 252)
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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
		stated in: Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1986 (WSJ, 5 Oct 1986, p. 169)
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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
		stated in: Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984 (WSJ, 7 Oct 1984, p. 265)
	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'.
	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
		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)

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Property / number of stores

Amount	47
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Property / number of stores: 47 / rank

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Property / number of stores: 47 / qualifier

point in time: August 1998

Timestamp	+1998-08-00T00:00:00Z
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Property / number of stores: 47 / qualifier

scope: all stores

Property / number of stores: 47 / reference

stated in: Pizzerias swallow hard when they say cheese: competition has delayed passing on higher costs (WSJ, 7 Aug 1998, p. 1)
quotation: a Madison chain of 47 restaurants

Property / number of stores

Amount	21
Unit	1

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

scope: Madison-area stores

Property / number of stores: 21 / reference

stated in: Pizzerias (continued, 'Page 31') (CT, 29 Oct 1998, p. 114)
quotation: 21 Dane County locations

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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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)

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Property / number of stores

Amount	7
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Property / number of stores: 7 / rank

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Property / number of stores: 7 / qualifier

point in time: 1980

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Property / number of stores: 7 / reference

stated in: 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… (phone book, 1980, p. 449)

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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stated in: 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; … (phone book, 1980, p. 447)

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		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
		stated in: 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–… (WSJ, 17 Sep 1995, p. 89)

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		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
		stated in: Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 637: Pizza Pit full-page ad — 'Free, fast & hot delivery (limited delivery areas)', featuring Pizza Twins (two pizzas, one price), Extra … (phone book, 1995, p. 637)
	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
		stated in: Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 636: alphabetical listings Alley Oops (13 Atlas Ct.), Angelo's Pizzaria (5801 Monona Dr.), Buck's Pizza ('Pizza Is Our Only Product Since… (phone book, 1995, p. 636)

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Property / signature product

Pizza Pit Light Pizza

Property / signature product: Pizza Pit Light Pizza / rank

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Property / signature product: Pizza Pit Light Pizza / reference

stated in: Pizza choices as varied as toppings (CT, 3 Sep 1994, p. 42)

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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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)

Property / attested status

operating

Property / attested status: operating / rank

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Property / attested status: operating / qualifier

point in time: 3 September 1994Timestamp+1994-09-03T00:00:00Z
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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