Peter Piper Pizza facts for kids
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Peter Piper Pizza |
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| Founded | 1973 Glendale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Founder | Anthony M. "Tony" Cavolo |
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129 (Q4 2019) |
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United States, Mexico |
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| Owner | Venture West Group (1992–2007) ACON Investments (2007–2014) Apollo Global Management (2014–2020) Monarch Alternative Capital (2020–Present) |
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Peter Piper Pizza, LLC is a popular American restaurant chain. It serves delicious pizza and offers fun entertainment. You can find Peter Piper Pizza locations in states like Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. They also have restaurants in Mexico.
This company is owned by CEC Entertainment, LLC. This means Peter Piper Pizza is like a sister company to Chuck E. Cheese. In 2020, Peter Piper Pizza changed owners. It was bought by Monarch Alternative Capital.
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The Story of Peter Piper Pizza
How Peter Piper Pizza Started
Anthony "Tony" Cavolo started Peter Piper Pizza. He opened the first restaurant in 1973. It was in Glendale, Arizona. Tony wanted to create a fun place for families.
Growing Across the Map
Today, there are over 120 Peter Piper Pizza restaurants. You can find them across the United States and in Mexico. In 1995, Peter Piper Pizza bought another pizza place. It was called Pistol Pete's Pizza.
Changes in Ownership
For many years, Peter Piper Pizza was an independent company. Then, in 1992, a company called The Venture West Group bought it. Later, in 2007, ACON Investments became the new owner.
In 2014, Apollo Global Management bought Peter Piper Pizza. This company also owned Chuck E. Cheese. So, Peter Piper Pizza became part of the same family as Chuck E. Cheese.
A New Chapter for the Company
In 2020, the company that owned Peter Piper Pizza faced some challenges. But, it found new owners. Monarch Alternative Capital now owns both Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck E. Cheese. This means the restaurants are ready for new adventures.
