Round Table Pizza Business Overview

About Round Table Pizza

Founded in Menlo Park, CA in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been a west coast institution for over 45 years. Round Table has grown to be a leader in the premium pizza market and focuses on serving the needs of families as one of the largest pizza chains in the nation. The company, known for making ″the last honest pizza,″ has a system of over 500 franchised and company-owned stores operating in the western U.S. with system revenues in excess of $400 million. Round Table Pizza, Inc. is a private, 100% employee-owned company with corporate offices based in Concord, California.

Company History

In 1959, armed with savings of only $1,800, William R. Larson opened his first restaurant in Menlo Park, California. He wanted to create a place where families could go to relax, to experience a real sense of community, and to share a superb pizza. Bill called his little restaurant Round Table Pizza Parlor.

By 1962, demand was extraordinary. With three locations already thriving, employees and customers saw an opportunity to expand Round Table through franchising. The hard work and dedication of these founding franchisees has driven their tremendous growth. After more than 45 years, they have expanded the Round Table family to more than 150 franchise groups operating some 500 restaurants.

Today, Round Table continues to serve up great tasting pizzas that customers crave. In fact, the phrase, ″The Last Honest Pizza″ describes their commitment to quality and authenticity. They roll their dough from scratch, add their fresh blend of three cheeses, and lavishly top their pizzas with only premium meats and garden fresh vegetables. They are also known for their unique specialty pizzas. Over the last 10 years, Round Table has introduced more than 30 successful new products, and they are considered a pioneer in pizza innovation.

The world has changed over the last 45 years since Bill Larson opened his first pizza parlor. The fast pace often leaves no time for a relaxing family meal. But like Bill, they still believe that serving families is Round Table's most important role. Parents are looking for the chance to sit down as a family in a place that welcomes, respects and celebrates family meal time.

By serving a superb pizza and nurturing family connections in a comfortable place to gather, they can all be a part of bringing families closer together at Round Table for years to come.

This web page does not constitute a franchise offering or an offer to sell a franchise. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document.