redandwhite Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 CHICAGO—A franchisee of 30 Papa John's has withdrawn his stores from the 2,900-plus-unit system and renamed them Papa Tony's. According to the Chicago Daily Herald, the break between Papa John's and franchisee Antoin "Tony" Rezko will reduce Papa John’s Chicago presence to just six stores. Rezko had 23 Papa John’s in the Chicago area and seven in Detroit. "The relationship just was not working," said Gene Murphy, an attorney representing Papa Tony’s. The divorce, he added, followed a dispute over the pricing of ingredients and the licensing of nearby rival Papa John's units. The report said Louisville, Ky.-based Papa John's terminated Rezko's franchise license in early May. Papa John's spokesperson Karen Sherman declined to comment on reasons for the termination or on a pending lawsuit against Rezko's company. Such terminations are rare, Sherman said, adding that in her seven years with the chain, only three franchisees’ contracts have been terminated. Papa Tony's is already sourcing products from new suppliers, developing new marketing plans and covering former Papa John’s signs with vinyl tarps bearing the business’ new name. Sherman said Papa John's plans to add stores back to the Chicago area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 I was shocked to find out that Papa John's has now switched to Papa Tony's when I ordered my pizza tonight. Very interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 papa johns/tony = :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 I think its pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 I think its pretty good ugh, way too greasy for me, and just didn't like the taste. Give me barracos, giordanos, home run inn any day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 are those frozen pizzas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 are those frozen pizzas? nope. Restaurants around Chicago Suburbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 giordanos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 nope. Restaurants around Chicago Suburbs. I have Lou Malnattis, Barnabys, Viccino's where im from.. I've tried frozen home run inn pizza, its good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 ugh, way too greasy for me, and just didn't like the taste. Give me barracos, giordanos, home run inn any day of the week. Replace HRI ( too greasy, quality has dropped over the years ) with Lou Malnati's and I'm right there with ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 the owner of lou malnatti's daughter goes to my school, also coaches the basketball team.. we get a lot of pizza ;o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Mmmmm, one of the things I miss most from Chicago--the pizza. Giordanos, Lou Malnotis, Ach'N'Lou--soon I will be home to you. My friends up here call me a pizza snob because there will be no Dominos, Bill's/Basil's, or Pizza Hut for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Mmmmm, one of the things I miss most from Chicago--the pizza. Giordanos, Lou Malnotis, Ach'N'Lou--soon I will be home to you. My friends up here call me a pizza snob because there will be no Dominos, Bill's/Basil's, or Pizza Hut for me. Not a snob at all, you just know pizza from crap. Domino's and places like that are trash. Absolutely worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 you guys all know your pizza well. Giordano's, Lou Malnattis, and Ginos East are my fav. places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 papa johns/tony = :puke I am sooooo with you :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Pizza, South Texas, When I am back in Chicago Lou Malnatti's sausage Rosati's American bacon Pat's Pizza, Grayslake, Devil's Revenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Pizza, South Texas, When I am back in Chicago Lou Malnatti's sausage Rosati's American bacon Pat's Pizza, Grayslake, Devil's Revenge Try Malnati's stuffed spinach and mushroom with the buttercrust. Big fat slices of HEAAAAAAAVENNNNNN...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Try Malnati's stuffed spinach and mushroom with the buttercrust. Big fat slices of HEAAAAAAAVENNNNNN...... Among many problems with pizza in south texas is the meat. The sausage is really bland. I need the spice. So when I get back, nothing hits the spot like Lou's and the giant slab of sausage they put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighHeat45 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Giordonos deep dish = greatest pizza ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I like Papa John's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I like Papa John's. You're young, you'll grow out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 You're young, you'll grow out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 I had dominicks pizza today, and i'll tell you its good... It was half off friday, so i ate a whole pizza to myself for only 4.99.. go to dominicks on fridays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I had dominicks pizza today, and i'll tell you its good... It was half off friday, so i ate a whole pizza to myself for only 4.99.. go to dominicks on fridays! NO! I work there, we don't need any more customers. Less customers = less work for me. Jerk BTW, our pizza isn't half bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Has anyone here tried Aurelios Pizza? Over in my town its the s***. I've never been to any of the other locations, athough there is one on the corner of Canal and Harrison (near Union Station) which I heard is good. SSk24, when you have the time you should walk down from your office and check the place out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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