Industry Restaurants Website sals-pizza.com Founded Salem Type of business Private | Key people Sal Lupoli (CEO) Founder Sal Lupoli Number of employees 300 (2007) Key person Sal Lupoli | |
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Area served New England
California
Florida
Arizona Products Pizza, pasta, calzone, chicken wings, desserts Headquarters Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States Areas served New England, California, Florida, Arizona Profiles | ||
Sal's Pizza is a New England chain of Italian restaurants that is best known for pizza. The chain is owned by Sal's Group, owner of Salvatores, Mary's Pasta & Sandwiches, and Riverwalk Properties. The company's franchises prepare a combined total of over 60,000 pizzas weekly.
History
Sal's Pizza first opened in Salem, New Hampshire, founded by Sal and Nick Lupoli in 1990. The first store opened at a time when Italian-based restaurant chains began to popularize. The store spawned franchises, and eventually grew to operate stores throughout the Boston and southern New Hampshire regions. In 2006, the company received the Citizens Bank-New Hampshire Business Review Not Your Typical Business Award.
Sal's Pizza has since expanded beyond the New England region; The company operates single locations in California, Florida, and Arizona. The company offers franchising, and they are known for offering a three-pound, 19-inch pizza.