Gabriel Pizza
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Gabriel Pizza is a pizza restaurant franchise located in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The company currently has a total of 38 locations in these provinces. Gabriel Pizza's current president and CEO is George Hanna.
History
Gabriel Pizza was founded in Orleans, Ontario Canada by Michael Hanna on February 28, 1977.[1] Located primarily in Canada's Capital, Gabriel Pizza currently owns and franchises stores in the communities of Ottawa, Brockville, Kingston, Kanata, Stittsville, Embrun, Rockland and Kemptville. There are also 4 franchises in Quebec in the communities of Aylmer, Gatineau, Hull and Buckingham. Gabriel Pizza operates both quick service delivery locations and traditional casual restaurants.
Overview
Corporate
Gabriel Pizza Franchise Corporation is a member of the Canadian Franchise Association. On February 28, 2017 Gabriel Pizza celebrated its 40th anniversary. On February 28, 2017 City of Ottawa announced Gabriel Pizza as the official pizza of Ottawa 2017.[2] Gabriel Pizza has partnered with The Ottawa Hospital for Staff Appreciation Week annual in June and feeds the over 14,000 nurses, doctors, and support staff of the 5 TOH campuses across Ottawa.[3] Gabriel Pizza is the official pizza of the Can Am league Champions Baseball team.[4] Gabriel Pizza is the official pizza of the Canadian Football league Ottawa REDBLACKS, TD Place stadium, Ontario Hockey League Ottawa 67's, and the Ottawa Fury Football Club[5]
Environmental
In 2010 Gabriel Pizza teamed up with the City of Ottawa to promote green bin recycling of their pizza boxes. Pizza boxes can be recycled with organic waste instead of cardboard.[6][7]
Marketing
In 2011 Gabriel Pizza was voted Best Pizza in Ottawa by a CTV readers poll.[8]
Flagship Pizza
The Orleans Favorite stands as the restaurant's most renowned pizza. It sports double cheese, pepperoni and bacon and is best served on a thicker crust to accommodate the heavy toppings. The date of its inception is still unknown but its legacy lives on throughout its many locations.
See also
References
- ^ "Gabriel Pizza History".
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ The editor (2016-06-23). "Staff Appreciation Week at The Ottawa Hospital, in pictures – Kitchissippi Times". Kitchissippi.com. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
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- ^ [3][dead link]
- ^ "Organic reminder".
- ^ "City, pizza maker team up to promote green bins".
- ^ "Ottawa's Best Pizza".
Further reading
- Masotti, Stefanie (June 17, 2011). "Gabriel Pizza tops Ottawa's Best Pizza list". CTV. Retrieved May 13, 2012.