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		In 1979 Oscar Mayer asked Rocky's to put its pizzas in grocery stores; Rocky's said no, since it couldn't keep the quality in a frozen pizza. Oscar Mayer instead developed two Minneapolis stores in a short-lived joint venture.
	Property / research note: In 1979 Oscar Mayer asked Rocky's to put its pizzas in grocery stores; Rocky's said no, since it couldn't keep the quality in a frozen pizza. Oscar Mayer instead developed two Minneapolis stores in a short-lived joint venture. / rank
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	Property / research note: In 1979 Oscar Mayer asked Rocky's to put its pizzas in grocery stores; Rocky's said no, since it couldn't keep the quality in a frozen pizza. Oscar Mayer instead developed two Minneapolis stores in a short-lived joint venture. / reference
		stated in: From the archive: The start of Rocky Rococo's (Madison Magazine, 1 Dec 2017)
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		When Rocky's opened in 1974, Gargano's quickly started making pan pizza and tried to register the usable names ("pizza in the pan", "pan pizza"), so Rocky's settled on "pan style pizza".
	Property / research note: When Rocky's opened in 1974, Gargano's quickly started making pan pizza and tried to register the usable names ("pizza in the pan", "pan pizza"), so Rocky's settled on "pan style pizza". / rank
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	Property / research note: When Rocky's opened in 1974, Gargano's quickly started making pan pizza and tried to register the usable names ("pizza in the pan", "pan pizza"), so Rocky's settled on "pan style pizza". / reference
		stated in: From the archive: The start of Rocky Rococo's (Madison Magazine, 1 Dec 2017)
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		The Rocky character was played in personal appearances for decades by James Martin Pedersen, who died in February 2016.
	Property / research note: The Rocky character was played in personal appearances for decades by James Martin Pedersen, who died in February 2016. / rank
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	Property / research note: The Rocky character was played in personal appearances for decades by James Martin Pedersen, who died in February 2016. / reference
		stated in: Man known as 'Rocky Rococo' dies (Channel3000, 8 Feb 2016)

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		In October 1976 Rocky Rococo's two stores, 411 W. Gilman St. and 651 State St., were the first in Madison to sell soft-serve frozen yogurt (Dannon's "Danny-Yo", in strawberry, raspberry, boysenberry, vanilla and lemon); "It's the hottest thing since pizza," Mosley and Brown said.
	Property / research note: In October 1976 Rocky Rococo's two stores, 411 W. Gilman St. and 651 State St., were the first in Madison to sell soft-serve frozen yogurt (Dannon's "Danny-Yo", in strawberry, raspberry, boysenberry, vanilla and lemon); "It's the hottest thing since pizza," Mosley and Brown said. / rank
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	Property / research note: In October 1976 Rocky Rococo's two stores, 411 W. Gilman St. and 651 State St., were the first in Madison to sell soft-serve frozen yogurt (Dannon's "Danny-Yo", in strawberry, raspberry, boysenberry, vanilla and lemon); "It's the hottest thing since pizza," Mosley and Brown said. / reference
		stated in: Frozen yogurt may thaw icy market (CT, 16 Oct 1976, p. 9)

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		Daily Cardinal contest winner as a newcomer in October 1974 (pan style, 4.6 of 7, 33-minute delivery) and again in 1975 for pan pizza (55.6% to Gargano's 44.4%). Sold a large slice with sausage for 80¢ at lunch in April 1974.
	Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contest winner as a newcomer in October 1974 (pan style, 4.6 of 7, 33-minute delivery) and again in 1975 for pan pizza (55.6% to Gargano's 44.4%). Sold a large slice with sausage for 80¢ at lunch in April 1974. / rank
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	Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contest winner as a newcomer in October 1974 (pan style, 4.6 of 7, 33-minute delivery) and again in 1975 for pan pizza (55.6% to Gargano's 44.4%). Sold a large slice with sausage for 80¢ at lunch in April 1974. / reference
		stated in: Pizza hits the pits; Rocky wins by default (DC, 14 Oct 1974, p. 11)
	Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contest winner as a newcomer in October 1974 (pan style, 4.6 of 7, 33-minute delivery) and again in 1975 for pan pizza (55.6% to Gargano's 44.4%). Sold a large slice with sausage for 80¢ at lunch in April 1974. / reference
		stated in: Searching for the pie in the sky (DC, 4 Nov 1975, p. 1)
	Property / research note: Daily Cardinal contest winner as a newcomer in October 1974 (pan style, 4.6 of 7, 33-minute delivery) and again in 1975 for pan pizza (55.6% to Gargano's 44.4%). Sold a large slice with sausage for 80¢ at lunch in April 1974. / reference
		stated in: State Street Gourmet on pan pizza at Pino's and Rocky Rococo (DC, 25 Apr 1974, p. 8)

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		'Best pizza in my book is Rocky Rococo's, but strictly by default' — Brooks Egerton's farewell Cheap Eats, June 1986; a Rocky Rococo character rode in a white limousine in the 1989 holiday parade.
	Property / research note: 'Best pizza in my book is Rocky Rococo's, but strictly by default' — Brooks Egerton's farewell Cheap Eats, June 1986; a Rocky Rococo character rode in a white limousine in the 1989 holiday parade. / rank
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	Property / research note: 'Best pizza in my book is Rocky Rococo's, but strictly by default' — Brooks Egerton's farewell Cheap Eats, June 1986; a Rocky Rococo character rode in a white limousine in the 1989 holiday parade. / reference
		stated in: Egerton's farewell Cheap Eats list: 'Best pizza in my book is Rocky Rococo's, but strictly by default. No further comment' (CT, 14 Jun 1986, p. 19)
	Property / research note: 'Best pizza in my book is Rocky Rococo's, but strictly by default' — Brooks Egerton's farewell Cheap Eats, June 1986; a Rocky Rococo character rode in a white limousine in the 1989 holiday parade. / reference
		stated in: Holiday parade lineup: 'The Noid from Domino's Pizza in a classic car' and 'Rocky Rococo character in white limousine' (CT, 11 Nov 1989, p. 38)
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		Nine Madison-area stores in October 1985 (411 W. Gilman, 651 State, 4556 Monona Dr., 1618 N. Beltline, 694 S. Whitney Way, 4002 E. Washington, 3730 University, West Towne Mall, 3001 N. Sherman); 'R.R. is the king of pan style pizza (slice or whole pie). Also sandwiches and salad bar. Regular specials and delivery'.
	Property / research note: Nine Madison-area stores in October 1985 (411 W. Gilman, 651 State, 4556 Monona Dr., 1618 N. Beltline, 694 S. Whitney Way, 4002 E. Washington, 3730 University, West Towne Mall, 3001 N. Sherman); 'R.R. is the king of pan style pizza (slice or whole pie). Also sandwiches and salad bar. Regular specials and delivery'. / rank
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	Property / research note: Nine Madison-area stores in October 1985 (411 W. Gilman, 651 State, 4556 Monona Dr., 1618 N. Beltline, 694 S. Whitney Way, 4002 E. Washington, 3730 University, West Towne Mall, 3001 N. Sherman); 'R.R. is the king of pan style pizza (slice or whole pie). Also sandwiches and salad bar. Regular specials and delivery'. / reference
		stated in: Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1985 (WSJ, 6 Oct 1985, p. 140)
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		Pizza by the slice was 'pioneered locally by Rocky Rococo and still marketed here almost exclusively by that firm' (1985); Rocky's did about 45 percent of its business before 5 p.m.; co-owners Roger Brown and Wayne Mosley planned 86 new restaurants in 1985; pan-style only, white or whole-wheat crust, large 14-inch $12.52.
	Property / research note: Pizza by the slice was 'pioneered locally by Rocky Rococo and still marketed here almost exclusively by that firm' (1985); Rocky's did about 45 percent of its business before 5 p.m.; co-owners Roger Brown and Wayne Mosley planned 86 new restaurants in 1985; pan-style only, white or whole-wheat crust, large 14-inch $12.52. / rank
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	Property / research note: Pizza by the slice was 'pioneered locally by Rocky Rococo and still marketed here almost exclusively by that firm' (1985); Rocky's did about 45 percent of its business before 5 p.m.; co-owners Roger Brown and Wayne Mosley planned 86 new restaurants in 1985; pan-style only, white or whole-wheat crust, large 14-inch $12.52. / reference
		stated in: Madison has right stuff for making — and eating! — pizza (CT, 22 Jun 1985, p. 14)
	Property / research note: Pizza by the slice was 'pioneered locally by Rocky Rococo and still marketed here almost exclusively by that firm' (1985); Rocky's did about 45 percent of its business before 5 p.m.; co-owners Roger Brown and Wayne Mosley planned 86 new restaurants in 1985; pan-style only, white or whole-wheat crust, large 14-inch $12.52. / 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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		'10 Madison-area locations' in October 1987; 'Pizza by the slice, or whole pie. Delivery and take-out. Most stores have inside seating.'
	Property / research note: '10 Madison-area locations' in October 1987; 'Pizza by the slice, or whole pie. Delivery and take-out. Most stores have inside seating.' / rank
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	Property / research note: '10 Madison-area locations' in October 1987; 'Pizza by the slice, or whole pie. Delivery and take-out. Most stores have inside seating.' / reference
		stated in: Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1987 (WSJ, 4 Oct 1987, p. 252)

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		Fourth in the 1997 Readers' Choice pizza poll.
	Property / research note: Fourth in the 1997 Readers' Choice pizza poll. / rank
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	Property / research note: Fourth in the 1997 Readers' Choice pizza poll. / reference
		stated in: Readers' Choice Awards 1997: Good Fat & Drink (WSJ, 20 Aug 1997, p. 66)

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Amount	5
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Property / number of stores: 5 / rank

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Property / number of stores: 5 / qualifier

point in time: 1980

Timestamp	+1980-00-00T00:00:00Z
Timezone	+00:00
Calendar	Gregorian
Precision	1 year
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Property / number of stores: 5 / 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)

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1980 Yellow Pages ad, 'Pan Style Pizza and Pasta': 'my pizza is da most superior throughout da modern world'; pizza, lasagna, spaghetti, salads, sandwiches, beer on tap, deliveries and carry-outs; five stores (the ad misprints 694 S. Whitney Way as 688). 411 W. Gilman St. was still listed.

Property / research note: 1980 Yellow Pages ad, 'Pan Style Pizza and Pasta': 'my pizza is da most superior throughout da modern world'; pizza, lasagna, spaghetti, salads, sandwiches, beer on tap, deliveries and carry-outs; five stores (the ad misprints 694 S. Whitney Way as 688). 411 W. Gilman St. was still listed. / rank

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stated in: 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… (phone book, 1980, p. 450)

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	Jim Pederson, a Second City actor, has been the only Rocky since 1975; The Firesign Theatre licensed the name once the chain reached about 16 stores. His favourite: the Rococo Chicago. 2009 slices: Uncle Sal's Spectacular and the Garden of Eatin'.		Jim Pederson, a Second City actor, has been the only Rocky since 1975; The Firesign Theatre licensed the name once the chain reached about 16 stores. His favorite: the Rococo Chicago. 2009 slices: Uncle Sal's Spectacular and the Garden of Eatin'.
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	Seven Madison stores in the May 1999 licence lists (1618 W. Beltline, 4556 Monona Dr., 4002 E. Washington, 3001 N. Sherman, Westgate Mall, 1301 Regent, 7952 Tree Lane); summer 1999 'Super Summer World Tour' daily specials and 'Super Slices'.		Seven Madison stores in the May 1999 license lists (1618 W. Beltline, 4556 Monona Dr., 4002 E. Washington, 3001 N. Sherman, Westgate Mall, 1301 Regent, 7952 Tree Lane); summer 1999 'Super Summer World Tour' daily specials and 'Super Slices'.