The Pizza Company
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Foodservice |
| Founded | 1981 (launched own brand in 2001) |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Number of locations | 272 (2011)[1] |
| Area served | Thailand PRC Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Bahrain Jordan Laos Vietnam, Malaysia |
| Products | Italian-American cuisine (pizza • pasta • chicken • french fries • rice dishes • salads • desserts) |
| Revenue | ฿ 2.449 billion (THB) (2008) 4% (2008) |
| Parent | The Minor Food Group (1981-2006) Minor International (2006-present) |
| Website | www.pizza.co.th |
The Pizza Company (Thai: เดอะ พิซซ่า คอมปะนี) is a restaurant chain and international franchise based in Bangkok, Thailand. With focus on pizza and Italian-American cuisine, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Minor International (was merged with The Minor Food Group).
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[edit] History
Established in 1981, The Company had operated Tricon Global Restaurants' franchised Pizza Hut brand since its introduction in Thailand, and when their agreement was terminated,[2] The Pizza Company was established as the company's own brand in 2001.[3]
In 2004, The Pizza Company began to expand and franchise internationally and today the restaurant has franchises in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Laos, China and Bahrain.[4]
Now, The Pizza Company is the largest pizza fast food restaurant chain in Thailand, with Pizza Hut second.
[edit] International operations
| Country | First opening | Cities |
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 Thailand |
1981 | Everywhere |
 Vietnam |
2002 | Ho Chi Minh City |
 China |
2004 | Beijing, Shanghai |
 Malaysia |
2005 | Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sarawak, Malacca and Pahang |
 Cambodia |
2006 | Phnom Penh and Siem Reap |
 United Arab Emirates |
2007 | Abu Dabi-Dubai |
 Laos |
2011 | Vientiane? |
 Israel |
2011 | Rishon LeZion |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Minor International. "Portfolio of Each Business". http://mint.listedcompany.com/portfolio_business.html. Retrieved 18 January 2012.
- ^ Horn, Robert (25 September 2000). "Thailand's Big Cheese". TIME. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,998054,00.html. Retrieved 30 December 2008.
- ^ Minor International. "Our Brands : The Pizza Company". http://www.minorinternational.com/international/about_brands_pizza.asp. Retrieved 8 November 2007.
- ^ Minor Food Group. "About Us : The Pizza Company". http://www.minorfoodgroup.com/aboutus/pizzacompany/index.html. Retrieved 5 June 2010.
[edit] External links
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- Official site - The Pizza Company Delivery Ordering, Consumer and Franchising Opportunities website.
- Minor International - Minor International company website.
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