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The Neolithic period : Flathbreads
  are enjoyed around ther World

1600s Naples Bakers prepare the first “Pizza”

1889: Apizza is named after
    Queen Margherita

1905: The first USA
Pizzeria is opened

1943: chicago-style Pizza is invented

1945: Baker’s pride gas-fired pizza
           Oven is Invented

1957: The first frozen
  pizza is created

1958: The frist pizza
  chain is created

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Pepperoni
Hawaiian
Mushroom
Cheese
Margherita
Seafood
Tomato sauce, mozzarella
cheese, and crispy pepperoni
on a classic hand-tossed crust.
Savory ham, mozzarella
and sweet pineapple over a
rich tomato sauce base.
A blend of mushrooms, garlic,
and mozzarella on a creamy
white sauce or tomato base.
A rich mix of mozzarella,
Parmesan, provolone, and
ricotta on a golden crust.
Fresh mozzarella, basil, and
tomato sauce on a thin,
crispy Neapolitan-style crust.
A mix of shrimp, calamari,
and garlic, finished with fresh
herbs and creamy white sauce.
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🏛️ Lombardi’s – The First Pizzeria in the U.S. 🍕

In 1905, Gennaro Lombardi opened America's first licensed pizzeria in Manhattan, New York. Using a coal-fired oven, he transformed a simple Neapolitan dish into what would become the famous New York-style pizza.

  • 📍 Founded in 1905 by Gennaro Lombardi in Manhattan, NY.
  • 🔥 First U.S. Pizzeria with a coal-fired oven for a crispy, smoky crust.
  • 🍕 New York-Style Pizza is Born – Thin, foldable, and loaded with flavor.
  • 💰 Introduced Pizza by the Slice for factory workers.
  • 📈 Inspired many pizzerias, leading to pizza's national popularity.

🍕 Domino’s Pizza – Revolutionizing Delivery

In 1960, Tom Monaghan and his brother James Monaghan purchased a small pizzeria named DomiNick’s in Ypsilanti, Michigan, for just $500. Shortly after, Tom took full ownership, renamed it Domino’s Pizza, and began transforming it into a global pizza empire. At the time, most pizzerias were sit-down restaurants, and delivery was an afterthought. Tom saw an opportunity—a pizza business focused on fast and reliable delivery. His vision led to groundbreaking innovations in pizza delivery, store operations, and technology, making Domino’s one of the largest and most recognizable pizza brands in the world.

  • 📍 Founded in 1960 by Tom Monaghan in Michigan, USA.
  • 🚀 Pioneered fast pizza delivery with the **"30 minutes or free"** promise.
  • 🍕 **Known for its custom-built ovens** that cook pizzas in record time.
  • 🌍 **Now one of the largest pizza chains** with thousands of stores worldwide.

🍕 Little Caesars – Pizza for the People

In 1959, Mike and Marian Ilitch opened the first Little Caesars in Garden City, Michigan. Their goal was to provide affordable, high-quality pizza for families. In 1979, they introduced the famous "Pizza! Pizza!" deal, offering two pizzas for the price of one, making them a budget-friendly favorite. Little Caesars focused on speed and convenience, launching the Hot-N-Ready model in the 2000s, where customers could grab a fresh pizza without waiting.

  • 📍 Founded in 1959 by Mike and Marian Ilitch in Michigan, USA.
  • 💰 **First to introduce "Pizza! Pizza!"** – Two pizzas for the price of one.
  • 🏆 **One of the most affordable & fastest pizza brands** worldwide.
  • 🔥 **Hot-N-Ready pizzas revolutionized takeout pizza.**