This fast casual Italian chain has been a long time favorite across America, at one point ranking the third largest pizza chain in the country. While they no longer hold the title of one of the largest, they remain one of the best. Their slogan is simple and straight to the point “We serve good pizza”.

Godfather’s Pizza have always been committed to providing a better tasting, all round superior product and this is exactly what they provide. They make their signature dish the way it’s supposed to be made, with four different types of delicious crust, 100% real cheese and incredible toppings.

History

Their story started in Omaha, Nebraska back in 1973. William Thesian owned a successful beer parlor that was called “Wild Willie’s” and right next to his beer parlor there was already a restaurant named Godfather’s. Thesian purchased the restaurant and the name from Jerry Forte in 1973 and began franchising.

After creating a solid reputation for providing high quality products the chain expanded fairly rapidly. The company made delicious dishes in a pleasant environment and all at a reasonable price, making them a popular choice for families. In the mid 1980’s Thesian sold the brand to Pillsbury who, in 1986, named Hermain Cain the CEO.

The brand continued to expand and grow in 1990s, along with the executive vice president of the company Ronald Gartalan organized a group buyout. Shortly after the purchase Cain closed 200 locations, allowing the chain to return to profitability amid a bad economic situation.

In 1996 Gartalan took over as CEO and thereafter purchased Cain’s share of the company. They now have over 550 stores across 36 states. With a history of over 40 years of making perfect products, Godfather’s Pizza has cemented their position in the American pizza industry hall of fame. 

Review

Each of Godfather’s Pizza’s locations are clean, warm and brightly lit. They have two types of locations, their traditional stores and their express locations. At their traditional locations you can choose to dine in, get a delivery or pop in and take away your order. Their express locations are designed for people who only want to grab and go.

There is a slightly different menu for the traditional and express locations so it would be a good idea to check the details of your local branch before heading down there. Both menu’s offer a range of: specialty pies, super specialty pies, build your own, side items, desserts and value deals. With the traditional menu they also have: the Don’s Light Line range, gluten free options and a huge range of beverages.

Their flavor range has something to suit even the fussiest eater: All-Meat Combo, Bacon Cheeseburger, Taco Pie, Veggie Pie, Pesto Chicken and Spinach among many others. One of the house favorites is the super combo which has a mountain of delicious melted cheese and every type of meat they have.

Godfather’s Pizza prices are comparable to other similar chains. They have four sizes; a mini will cost around $6, a small about $15, a medium around $20 and a large will be about $25. So if you’re looking for mouthwatering, delicious pizza with fast, friendly service that has stood the test of time, stop by your nearest Godfather’s Pizza today.