Pizza Schmizza facts for kids
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| Industry | Fast food restaurants |
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| Founded | Oregon on August 6, 1993 |
| Headquarters | Salem, Oregon |
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Number of locations
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25 restaurants |
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Key people
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Andre Jehan, Roger Jehan |
| Products | Pizza, salads, soft drinks, beer |
Pizza Schmizza is a popular American pizza company. It has many restaurants, mostly in the Portland, Oregon area. You can also find some in southern Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Pizza Schmizza is well-known for selling thin crust pizza by the slice.
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The Story of Pizza Schmizza
Pizza Schmizza first opened its doors on August 6, 1993. This first restaurant was in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon. Two brothers, Andre and Roger Jehan, started the company.
In 2003, Pizza Schmizza tried a unique way to advertise. They paid people who were experiencing homelessness to hold signs. These signs said, "Pizza Schmizza paid me to hold this sign instead of asking for money." Some groups worried about this advertising method. However, Andre Jehan, the owner, explained it was a way to help people. He said those holding the signs found it to be a good experience.
In 2004, Pizza Schmizza received an award. The Oregon Department of Human Services gave them this award. It was for supporting a program that helped young people make healthy choices.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, one Pizza Schmizza location got attention. They offered a special deal: a roll of toilet paper with every order! This happened when there was a shortage of toilet paper across the country.
A New Owner for Pizza Schmizza
In 2008, Pizza Schmizza was bought by another company. The new owner was Figaro's Pizza. This happened because Pizza Schmizza's CEO, Doug Wetter, could no longer manage the daily tasks.
However, the two companies did not stay together for long. In December 2014, Figaro's Pizza sold Pizza Schmizza. Now, Pizza Schmizza and Figaro's Pizza are separate companies again.
Other Restaurants by Schmizza
The company that owns Pizza Schmizza, called Schmizza International, also has other restaurants. These are in the Portland area. Some examples include Bethany Public House and Schmizza Public House. Schmizza Public House was created to be a fancier version of the original Pizza Schmizza.
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