Pizza Pizza

Brand Origin and History

Pizza Pizza was founded in Toronto, Ontario, by Michael Overs in 1967. It began as a single location at the corner of Parliament and Wellesley Streets and quickly became a staple of the Canadian fast-food landscape through its innovative delivery systems and iconic telephone number jingle.

Manufacturing and Sourcing

While the individual components of the pizzas (dough, sauce, cheese) are prepared in various regional processing facilities across Canada, the final product is manufactured onsite at their franchised restaurant locations. The brand emphasizes local sourcing for several its ingredients, including Canadian dairy and meat.

Ownership Structure

The brand is owned by Pizza Pizza Limited, which also owns the Pizza 73 brand primarily based in Western Canada. The company is a publicly traded entity on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. It remains headquartered in Toronto, maintaining its status as a homegrown Canadian enterprise through the 2020s and into the future.