Pizzaiolo (restaurant chain) facts for kids
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Pizzaiolo in Toronto
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| Industry | Pizza restaurants |
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| Founded | 1940s in Montorio nei Frentani, Italy |
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Number of locations
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43 |
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Toronto, Canada |
Pizzaiolo is a well-known pizza restaurant chain in Canada. It serves American-style pizza. You can find 43 Pizzaiolo restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.
History of Pizzaiolo
Starting in Italy
The story of Pizzaiolo began in the early 1940s. It started in a small town called Montorio nei Frentani in Italy. A couple named Nonno Giuseppe and Nonna Ida opened a small pizzeria there.
The name "Pizzaiolo" comes from an Italian word. It means "pizza maker."
Moving to Canada
In the 1960s, the family moved to Toronto, Canada. "Mama Anna" and "Papa Antonio" continued the family tradition. They opened their first full restaurant in 1967. This was the start of the Pizzaiolo chain we know today.
Pizzaiolo Today
Today, Pizzaiolo has grown quite a bit. There are now 43 locations. All of these restaurants are in the Greater Toronto Area.
