Rotolo’s Pizzeria
TypePrivate
IndustryRestaurant franchise
Founded1996 (1996)
HeadquartersBaton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Key people
Mitch Rotolo, Sr, Mitch Rotolo, Jr
ProductsPizza, Calzones, Pastas, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps, Buffalo Wings, Salads, Desserts
Websiterotolos.com

Rotolo’s Pizzeria is an American pizza restaurant chain that was established in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a single pizzeria.[1][2] It operates as both company-owned stores and franchises under the banner of Rotolo's Pizzeria and Rotolo's Craft and Crust, with 32 locations in 6 states.[3] Its headquarters are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[4]

Details

Rotolo's Pizzeria

Rotolo’s Pizzeria specializes in pizza, but they also serve calzones, pastas, sandwiches, wraps, buffalo wings, salads, appetizers, and desserts.[5] The restaurants offer a wine and beer selection, with beers on tap, and in bottles and cans.[6] The pizzera's offer a casual Italian restaurant atmosphere.[7]

Rotolo's Craft and Crust

Rotolo's Craft and Crust specializes in specialty and craft pizza, but they also serve calzones, pastas, sandwiches, hamburgers, wraps, buffalo wings, soups, salads, appetizers, and desserts.[8][9] The restaurants offer a craft cocktail and beer selection, with beers on tap, and in bottles and cans plus an upgraded wine selection.[8][10] The restaurants offer a more upscale casual feel with an expanded bar.[11][12]

History

Rotolo’s Pizzeria opened in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1996 near the campus of Louisiana State University in an area called Tigerland.[1][13][14] The company first expanded with both company-owned stores and franchises within Baton Rouge and different areas of Louisiana.[13]

In 2016, Rotolo's developed a new concept and brand called Rotolo's Craft and Crust.[2][11] It offers an upgraded menu with artisan ingredients, cured meats, and other items.[11] Each location has an upscale casual feel with a unique bar and the menu has new pizza offerings such as Chicago-style and deep-dish pizzas along with upgraded craft beer, cocktail and wine offerings.[11][15] The craft and crust name comes from the upgraded offerings and is considered the defining part of the brand.[11]

In 2018, at the World Pizza Championships, Rotolo's medaled winning three of five honors in the Pizza Triathlon (gold), Fastest Dough Stretch (gold), and Fastest Box Folding (silver).[16]

With both the Rotolo's Pizzeria and Rotolo's Craft and Crust brands, the restaurants have expanded from Louisiana to Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and Colorado.[3][17][18][19]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "About Rotolo's". rotolos.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Rotolo's Craft & Crust location set to open in Spring area in 2021". Houston Chronicle. September 19, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Locations". rotolos.com. January 17, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Rotolo's Craft & Crust Takes Home Gold During World Pizza Games". qsrmagazine.com. April 11, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Pizzeria Menu". rotolos.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Rotolo's Pizzeria". beermenus.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  7. ↑ "That's the Way We Rotolo". rotolos.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  8. 1 2 "Craft and Crust Menu". rotolos.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Rotolo's realizes morning pizza is pretty great". Baton Rouge Advocate. May 29, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Rotolo's Returns to its Roots". fesmag.com. September 2, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 "Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Mitch Rotolo, Jr., Rotolo's Craft & Crust". pizzatoday.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Rotolo's Craft & Crust Opens". The News-Star. May 17, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  13. 1 2 "Rotolo's Pizzeria is a staple Louisiana company". weeklycitizen.com. October 2, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Rotolo's Pizzeria". visitbatonrouge.com. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  15. ↑ "With New Craft and Crust Concept, Rotolo's Rebrands by Looking Back to its Roots". 225 Magazine. October 25, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Rotolo's Craft & Crust Takes Home Gold During The 2018 World Pizza Games". restaurantnews.com. April 10, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Rotolo's Craft and Crust: Louisiana Roots in a Frisco State of Mind". lifestylefrisco.com. 17 January 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Rotolo's Craft & Crust brings Chicago-style pizza and craft beers to East Memphis". Memphis Commercial Appeal. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Rotolo's Pizzeria heating up in Cumberland Development". Tyler Morning Telegraph. October 24, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
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