Pizza Inn Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Franchising.com:

For fifty years, Pizza Inn has served its Original Thin crust pizza and sweet ice tea to millions of customers following big games, first dates, break-ups and make-ups as well as swell birthday parties. To commemorate the chain’s many contributions to the American experience, Pizza Inn will begin a two-month anniversary celebration beginning in July at participating domestic buffet and delivery-carryout locations.

“During the celebration our goal is to act as if we are ten years old, not 50,” said Charlie Morrison, President and CEO of Pizza Inn. “It’s all about having fun. Sure, we are going to have discounts and games and special giveaways, but most of all we are going to party like crazy while thanking our customers for letting us play a small part in their lives. Our guests didn’t grow up going to Pizza Inn. They grew up with Pizza Inn and for that we are grateful.”

The chain will reintroduce “Jo Jo” – its original pizza-tossing, moustache-wearing mascot in a promotion called “Moustache Mondays” beginning August. During Moustache Mondays, customers sporting a moustache (or faking one) will be given $1 off any adult buffet purchase or $2 off any medium large or giant pizza purchase (dine-in or carry-out) each Monday in August. Moustache stickers will be provided to those not quite capable of generating a moustache, making it an event for the entire family.