Pizza Ranch exec on making a buffet brand soar

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A lot of people did a double-take this past April when the 11,500-person Market Force survey of foodservice brands tapped a relatively small Midwest buffet-based pizza brand, Pizza Ranch, as the nation’s favorite pizza restaurant. But Pizza Ranch Director of Operations Al Pottebaum said that while the distinction was a wonderful surprise, leaders at the … Read more

A slice of Heaven is heading to Branson this Fall!

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The home of thousands of residents and millions of tourists will soon have another family-friendly business to frequent, serving up Legendary Pizza and Crispy Ranch Chicken. The rapidly growing restaurant franchise began construction on its 11,000-sq. ft. building on State Hwy 248 at the end of May 2018 in Branson, MO. Doug Kissinger, Franchisee of … Read more

A Second Location Breaks Ground in Green Bay

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A highly requested second Pizza Ranch location has officially started construction in Green Bay. The restaurant franchise began construction in West Green Bay on Willard Drive in June, and will soon become the third location owned by franchisees, Todd and Lori Henschel. The Henschel’s also own Green Bay East and Oshkosh. Maryah Roeder, manager of … Read more

Pizza, Chicken and a Fun Zone Arcade are coming soon to Grand Island

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Diers Ave. in Grand Island will soon be lit up with the Pizza Ranch name, as the rapidly growing restaurant franchise began construction on its building in late July. The location will be owned by local resident, Jessica Kenyon, and existing Pizza Ranch Franchisees, Brad Cleveringa, Tyler Sickles and Harlyn Vander Griend. The 7,203-sq. ft. … Read more

America’s Favorite Pizza Chain

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Pizza Ranch topped the list of favorite QSR Pizza Chains in a 2018 large-scale consumer study conducted by Market Force. According to Market Force’s survey, which polled nearly 11,500 people in five categories, Pizza Ranch beat out Papa Murphy’s (which came in at #2), last year’s winner Marco’s (#3), Domino’s (#4) and Papa John’s (#5). Pizza Ranch was the clear … Read more

Maddie Poppe dishes on life after ‘idol,’ the secrets of Kermit, the big Caleb reveal and her love of Pizza Ranch

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Since winning “American Idol” Monday night, Maddie Poppe’s life has been a whirlwind. She was whisked away on a plane to New York immediately following the show’s finale and toured the media circuit all day Tuesday, appearing back-to-back on “Good Morning America” and “LIVE with Kelly and Ryan.” Her life has been so busy that she really hasn’t had … Read more

Legendary Pizza and Chicken Buffet coming to Crystal, MN!

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Pizza Ranch, the legendary buffet-dining concept revered for its community leadership initiatives, has started construction in Crystal with existing franchisees Randall and Sheryl Hubin. This restaurant will occupy over 10,000 sq. ft of the Crystal Gallery mall, adjacent to Becker park – a city landmark. Moving into what was previously the Old Country Buffet location, … Read more

Pizza Ranch blazes a trail through the Midwest to its 14th State!

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Pizza Ranch, the legendary pizza, chicken, salad and dessert buffet revered for its community outreach initiatives, announced today that the brand has plans to open a restaurant in its 14th State. The opening of the new restaurant, which is in Conway, Arkansas, marks a milestone moment for the franchise, as the company continues working to … Read more