THE COLONY, Texas, Jan. 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Inn Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) well-known for its great-tasting pizza at affordable prices, announced today the opening of a new buffet restaurant in Corinth, Mississippi. The restaurant also provides delivery services and supplies a window for carryout convenience.
The new unit is owned and run by Mr. Keith Vaughn, Mr. Mark Robinson and Mr. Bruce Sharp. The 3,600 square foot eatery is located at 602 South Cass St. and is the second franchise opening in the company's new prototype buffet restaurant. Pizza Inn's original concept store is operated in Denton, TX.
"We are delighted to have the Corinth location open as the third buffet in our new design," said Charlie Morrison, President and CEO of Pizza Inn. "The Pizza Inn family is proud to have this new team on board. We see the passion and commitment the Corinth store's staff has for their community and feel positive they will provide customers the service and quality for which Pizza Inn is renowned."
This store features a dine-in, buffet-style setting and serves the chain's authentic thin and thick crust pizzas. In addition, they offer zesty wings, a garden-fresh salad bar, hearty pasta, made-to-order sandwiches and exclusive salads.
"Pizza Inn has been serving up high-quality food in an enjoyable, fun atmosphere for generations now," said Vaughn. "My staff and I look forward to introducing Pizza Inn's tradition of serving made-from-scratch pizzas in a family-friendly environment to all of our Corinth residents."
Pizza Inn was recently acknowledged for its success as 2008's Pizza Chain of the Year by Pizza Marketplace. For more detailed information on this recognition please visit the following link provided. http://www.pizzamarketplace.com/article.php?id=12838
The news follows the chain's recent announcements of sixth straight quarter of positive domestic buffet restaurant same store sales growth.
Pizza Inn, Inc. (http://www.pizzainn.com) is headquartered in The Colony, Texas, along with its distribution division, Norco Restaurant Services Company. The Company is a franchisor and food and supply distributor to a system of franchised and company owned restaurants operating both domestically and internationally under the trade name "Pizza Inn."