Pizza Inn Makes Highly Anticipated Return to Enid, OK

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Pizza Inn has reopened its restaurant in Enid, OK, at 702 East Maine, under franchisees Tony and Katee Nemer. The buffet-style eatery offers signature pizzas, pastas, and desserts, complemented by a fresh salad bar. Operating hours are from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm daily, employing around sixty local residents. The Nemers, who also own the Blackwell, OK location, aim to restore Pizza Inn's reputation as a family-friendly dining spot. The brand's growth strategy has shown positive results, evidenced by the debut of a new restaurant prototype and increased sales. RAVE Restaurant Group's CEO, Brandon Solano, emphasized the emotional appeal of the Pizza Inn brand, which has served customers since 1958. The restaurant features popular menu items and special promotions, including buffets for seniors and kids.

Positive

• New Pizza Inn location opened in Enid, OK, enhancing local employment with 60 jobs.
• The restaurant features a diverse menu including signature pizzas and fresh salad bar.
• Positive growth indicators for the brand with net growth in buffet units and consistent sales increases.
• RAVE Restaurant Group's strategy to reclaim market leadership appears effective.

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• None.

Popular Buffet-Style Restaurant Brings Back Its Signature Flavors and Family-Friendly Service to the Queen Wheat City

DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 24, 2023 / Pizza Inn, America's Hometown Pizza Buffet, and Franchisees Tony and Katee Nemer have opened the long-awaited Pizza Inn on Enid's east side, at 702 East Maine. The buffet-style restaurant features signature pizzas, pastas, chili, and desserts for dine-in, delivery, carryout, and catering. Customers can also enjoy a robust all-you-can-eat fresh salad bar, with a plentiful array of locally sourced ingredients, popular toppings, and six different dressings, including house made ranch. Employing about sixty Enid residents, the restaurant and its full buffet will be open every day from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Pizza Inn in Enid, OK
Pizza Inn Now Open at 702 East Maine, in Enid, OK

The Nemers currently own the Pizza Inn in Blackwell, OK, and know Oklahomans are looking for hearty, delicious food that's affordable and served in a family-friendly atmosphere. They plan to host a grand opening for the new restaurant in two weeks, which will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and appearances from Chamber of Commerce members, along with special offerings for everyone in the family.

Franchisee Tony Nemer, who has worked in the restaurant industry for nearly twenty years, said, "People here remember our consistently great food, extremely service-focused staff, and solid position as the go-to gathering place on Friday and Saturday nights. We hope to recapture that magic with the leadership of General Manager Allen Etter, who worked at one of the local Pizza Inns for thirteen years. He is passionate about once again making Pizza Inn the place you want to go with your family, co-workers, sports team, church group, or friends to get gratifying, affordable food and unbelievably outstanding service."

He adds, "We offer specialty pizzas people crave, like Chicken Fajita, Loaded Baked Potato, Buffalo Chicken, and Taco pizza. All are made with freshly grated cheese and dough we make fresh, in-house, every day. With the freshest, best-tasting pizza and salad bar in town, I'm excited to reclaim our title of 'Enid's favorite place to celebrate'!"

The return of Pizza Inn to the Enid market further illustrates the company's proactive strategy to reclaim a leadership position within the restaurant industry. During the past two years, the brand has debuted a new prototype, announced the first positive net growth of buffet units, reported consistent sales increases, and garnered the attention of franchisees around the world.

"Our healthy pipeline of new stores indicates our strategy is working. We've always focused on value, convenience, and really great food. However, I think people underestimated the warmth, authenticity, and emotional appeal of our Pizza Inn brand," says RAVE Restaurant Group's (NASDAQ: RAVE) President and CEO, Brandon Solano. "Our restaurants have been called 'America's Hometown Pizza' for more than sixty years. I know Tony, Katee and Allan are committed to providing the same amazing, family-focused pizza experience in Enid that earned us the strong, steady, and satisfied hometown clientele we had in the past."

In addition to serving Pizza Inn classics like Pepperoni Max, Bacon Cheeseburger and Taco Pizzas, the new Enid restaurant will feature new menu items that include Loaded Baked Potato Pizza and Chocolate Chip Pizzert. Regular specials include a Monday Night Seniors Buffet for $8.99 and a Tuesday Night Kids Buffet for only 99¢ with the purchase of an adult buffet. All customers are invited to join Pizza Inn's Loyalty Punch Card Program to earn a free buffet.

Internationally, Pizza Inn operates restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Honduras.

For the restaurant nearest you, and more information on the entire menu, visit pizzainn.com. Franchising information can be found at pizzainn.com/franchise.

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About RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc.
Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ:RAVE] has inspired restaurant innovation and countless customer smiles with its trailblazing pizza concepts. The Company owns, franchises, licenses and supplies Pie Five and Pizza Inn restaurants operating domestically and internationally. The Pizza Inn experience is unlike your typical buffet. Since 1958, Pizza Inn's house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh ingredients and house-made signature sauce combined with friendly service solidified the brand to become America's favorite hometown pizza place. This, in addition to its small-town vibe, are the hallmarks of Pizza Inn restaurants. In 2011, RAVE introduced Pie Five Pizza, pioneering a fast-casual pizza brand that transformed the classic pizzeria into a concept offering personalization, sophisticated ingredients and speed. Pie Five's craft pizzas are baked fresh daily and feature house-made ingredients, creative recipes and craveable crust creations. For more information, visit www.raverg.com, and follow on Instagram @pizzainn and @piefivepizza.

About Pizza Inn
Since 1958, Pizza Inn's popular pizza buffet and friendly service have solidified the brand as America's hometown pizza place. Unlike your typical buffet, Pizza Inn built a reputation for using house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh ingredients and house-made signature sauce. This, combined with its small-town vibe, are the hallmarks of its restaurants that feature signature pan pizzas, chocolate chip 'pizzerts,' pasta dishes, salads and innovative creations that reflect today's customer cravings. The brand continues to thrive with new menu innovations, including its popular NYXL pizza. Follow Pizza Inn on Instagram @pizzainn and to learn more about franchising opportunities visit www.pizzainn.com/franchise.

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FAQ

When did Pizza Inn reopen in Enid, OK?

Pizza Inn reopened on April 24, 2023.

What are the operating hours for the new Pizza Inn in Enid?

The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Who are the franchisees of the new Pizza Inn in Enid?

The franchisees are Tony and Katee Nemer.

What types of promotions does Pizza Inn offer in Enid?

Pizza Inn offers a Monday Night Seniors Buffet for $8.99 and a Tuesday Night Kids Buffet for 99¢ with the purchase of an adult buffet.

What is the significance of Pizza Inn's return to Enid?

The return signifies a proactive strategy by RAVE Restaurant Group to reclaim leadership in the restaurant industry.