| URL |
strawhatpizza.com |
| President |
Allen Strege |
| History |
The first Straw Hat Pizza opened in San Leandro, CA in1959. It began franchising in 1969 and now has numerous locations in the United States. |
| Today |
The company is in growth mode, poised to open new stores in Canada and the Western United States in 2008, along with launching a new, full-service line of eateries - Straw Hat Grills. |
| Business Model |
Called Straw Hat Cooperative Corporation, the company is not a typical franchisor, but a cooperative made up of each Straw Hat pizza restaurant owner. Each restaurant represents one share of ownership. |
| Concepts |
Straw Hat Pizza: a traditional family restaurant focusing on pizza, oven-baked sandwiches and fresh salad bar. Straw Hat Grill: 3500 to 5000 square foot restaurants offering gourmet pizza, burgers, salads, and unique beverages. Straw Hat Pizza Express: a fast paced outlet offering core menu items specifically for take-out and delivery. |
| Motto |
"Genuine California Pizza" |
| Specialties |
Gourmet masters pizza, Hot Hat Stuffed Sandwiches, Garden Fresh Salad Bar |
| Awards |
Seal of Fair Franchising by the American Association Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) |
| Community |
Straw Hat Pizza has supported countless community and charitable organizations and is a leader in the restaurant industry with an innovative catalog of fundraising programs. |
| Headquarters |
18 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 270, San Ramon, CA 94583 |
| Contact |
For more information please visit: strawhatpizza.com/contactUs and please follow us on Facebook & Twitter @StrawHatPizza. |
