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{{short description|Restaurant chain based in Dedham, Massachusetts}} |
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| name = Papa Gino's |
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| logo = Papa Gino's Logo.png |
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| image = Papa Gino's in Dorchester, MA.jpg |
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| image_caption = Papa Gino's in [[Dorchester, Massachusetts]] (2021) |
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| foundation = [[Boston, Massachusetts |
| foundation = [[Boston]], Massachusetts ({{start date and age|1961|10|23}}) |
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| founder = Michael Valerio |
| founder = Michael Valerio (d. 2020) |
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| location_city = [[Dedham, Massachusetts]] |
| location_city = [[Dedham, Massachusetts]] |
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| location_country = United States |
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| locations = 79 |
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| key_people = Tom Sterrett - [[CEO]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Papa Gino's names two new executives |url=https://www.nrn.com/people/papa-gino-s-names-two-new-executives |publisher=Nation’s Restaurant News |date=May 22, 2019 |access-date=October 9, 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pizza Vet Tapped to Lead Papa Gino's, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches |url=https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/pizza-vet-tapped-lead-papa-gino-s-d-angelo-grilled-sandwiches |publisher=QSR |date=January 17, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2021 }}</ref> Corey Wendland - [[CFO]], Deena McKinley - [[Chief experience officer|CXO]],<ref>{{cite news |title=With a Commitment to a Seamless Guest Experience, New England Authentic Eats, LLC Adds Two Executive Roles to Drive Transformative Growth|url=https://www.restaurantnews.com/with-a-commitment-to-a-seamless-guest-experience-new-england-authentic-eats-llc-adds-two-executive-roles-to-drive-transformative-growth-030722/|publisher=Restaurantnews.com|date=March 7, 2022 |access-date=March 26, 2022 }}</ref> Kevin Bentley - VP of Technology & Automation<ref>{{cite news |title=Papa Gino's, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches hires execs to upgrade customer experience|url=https://www.fastcasual.com/news/papa-ginos-dangelo-grilled-sandwiches-hires-execs-to-upgrade-customer-experience/|publisher=FastCasual.com|date=February 28, 2022 |access-date=March 26, 2022 }}</ref> |
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| key_people = [[Rick Wolf]], [[CEO]] |
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| area_served = [[New England]] |
| area_served = [[New England]] |
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| industry = |
| industry = Restaurants |
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| products = [[Fast food]] [[Italian-American cuisine]]<br/>[[Pizza]] |
| products = [[Fast food]]<br />[[Italian-American cuisine]]<br />[[Pizza]]<br />[[Submarine sandwich|Subs]]<br />[[French fries]]<br />[[Salad]]<br />[[Pasta]] and more |
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| revenue = [[United States dollar| |
| revenue = 244 million [[United States dollar|USD]] (estimate from [[Zoominfo]]) |
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| parent = Wynnchurch Capital |
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| subsid = [[D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches]] |
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| company_slogan = "pizza at its best", "it's papa time" |
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| homepage = {{URL|papaginos.com}} |
| homepage = {{URL|papaginos.com}} |
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'''Papa Gino's''' is a restaurant chain based in [[Dedham, Massachusetts]] specializing in American-style [[pizza]] along with pasta, subs, salads, and a variety of appetizers. There are over 200 Papa Gino's locations in [[Connecticut]], [[Maine]], [[Massachusetts]], [[New Hampshire]], and [[Rhode Island]]. |
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'''Papa Gino's, Inc.''' is a restaurant chain based in [[Dedham, Massachusetts]],<ref>"[http://papaginos.com/contact/ Contact Us]." Papa Gino's. Retrieved on September 22, 2021. "600 Providence Highway Dedham, MA 02026"</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.corporateofficeheadquarters.org/papa-ginos/ |url-access= |title=Where Is Papa Ginos Corporate Office Headquarters |author=Staff writer |website=www.corporateofficeheadquarters.org |date= June 29, 2018|agency=Corporate Office HQ |access-date=February 6, 2022 |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |quote= }}</ref> specializing in traditional thin crust [[pizza]] along with pasta, subs, salads, and a variety of appetizers. As of 2023, there are 79 Papa Gino's locations in [[Connecticut]], [[Massachusetts]], [[New Hampshire]] and [[Rhode Island]].<ref>"[https://locations.papaginos.com/index.html Locations]." Papa Gino's. Retrieved on December 29, 2022.</ref> |
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⚫ | Papa Gino's originated in [[East Boston, Massachusetts]] as a single location named "Piece O' Pizza," which opened in 1961. In 1968, the owners, Helen and Michael Valerio, changed the name to "Papa Gino's" and began expanding the business to multiple locations |
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In 1997 Papa Gino's bought [[D'Angelo Sandwich Shops]], another Massachusetts-based fast-food outlet specializing in sandwiches, from prior owner [[Yum! Brands]] (then known as Pepsico Inc.'s [[Pizza Hut]] unit).<ref>{{cite news |title=Papa Gino's to acquire D'Angelo's Sandwich Shops |url=http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/1997/08/11/daily5.html |work=Boston Business Journal |publisher=American City Business Journals, Inc. |date=1997-08-13 |accessdate=2007-04-11 }}</ref> |
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⚫ | Papa Gino's originated in [[East Boston]], [[Massachusetts]] as a single location named "Piece O' Pizza," which opened in 1961. In 1968, the owners, Helen and Michael Valerio, changed the name to "Papa Gino's" and began expanding the business to multiple locations,<ref>{{cite news |first=Jenn |last=Abelson |title=Papa Gino's seeks bigger slice of pie |url=http://www.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2007/03/09/papa_ginos_seeks_bigger_slice_of_pie/ |work=Boston Globe |date=March 9, 2007 |access-date=September 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25152231/papa_ginos/ |title=Papa Gino's (advertisement) |newspaper=[[The Boston Globe]] |page=B-15 |date=June 30, 1968 |access-date=September 22, 2021 |via=newspapers.com}}</ref> 220 when they sold the company to a group of investors in 1991.<ref>{{cite web |
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In 1997, Papa Gino's bought [[D'Angelo Sandwich Shops]], another Massachusetts-based fast-food outlet, specializing in sandwiches, from prior owner [[Yum! Brands]] (then known as [[PepsiCo]] Inc.'s [[Pizza Hut]] unit).<ref>{{cite news |title=Papa Gino's to acquire D'Angelo's Sandwich Shops |url=http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/1997/08/11/daily5.html |work=Boston Business Journal |publisher=American City Business Journals, Inc. |date=August 13, 1997 |access-date=April 11, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Naomi R. |last=Kooker |author2=Robin Wood |title=Papa Gino's parent preps growth outside N.E. |url=http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2005/01/31/daily12.html |work=Boston Business Journal |publisher=American City Business Journals, Inc. |date=January 31, 2005 |access-date=April 11, 2007}}</ref> A few months later, executives of a [[holding company]], Papa Gino's Holdings Corporation (later known as PGHC Holdings), bought out the company in a deal financed by Bunker Hill Capital Partners.<ref>{{cite news |title=Execs lead buyout of Papa Gino's Holding Corp. |url=http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2005/03/28/daily12.html |work=Boston Business Journal |publisher=American City Business Journals, Inc. |date=March 28, 2005 |access-date=April 11, 2007}}</ref> |
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===2018 bankruptcy=== |
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Changes to the restaurants over the years include removal of the salad bar and the addition of self-service beverage bars and take-out counters. Many visual elements remain such as the [[gingham|gingham-printed]] laminated tables, light oak wood finishes, and pizzas made in full view of customers.<ref>{{cite news |first=Sheri |last=McGregor |title=Going Through Changes|url=http://pizzatoday.com/frontofthehouse_articles.shtml?article=MTQ2OXN1cGVyMTQ2NnNlY3JldDE0NzM= |format= |work=Pizza Today |publisher= |date=July/August 2003 |accessdate=2007-04-11 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061224114704/http://pizzatoday.com/frontofthehouse_articles.shtml?article=MTQ2OXN1cGVyMTQ2NnNlY3JldDE0NzM= <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2006-12-24}}</ref> |
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On September 18, 2018, Bunker Hill Capital Partners ended their investment with PGHC Holdings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bunkerhillcapital.com/news/article/50/bunker_hill_capital_exits_pghc_holdings_inc|title=Bunker Hill Capital Exits PGHC Holdings Inc|publisher=Bunker Hill Capital|access-date=November 5, 2018|archive-date=November 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105160439/http://www.bunkerhillcapital.com/news/article/50/bunker_hill_capital_exits_pghc_holdings_inc|url-status=dead}}</ref> On November 4, 2018, dozens of Papa Gino's locations closed abruptly, including their only location in [[Maine]], at the Auburn Mall, bringing the chain from over 150 locations to 97. Employees were not given advance notice of the closures and were told to apply to other restaurants when they arrived for work at closed stores.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dozens of New England Papa Gino's (and D'Angelo) locations abruptly shut down |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/several-new-england-papa-ginos-locations-abruptly-shut-down/24632102 |publisher=WCVB Channel 5 Boston |date=November 4, 2018|access-date=November 4, 2018}}</ref> The following day, PGHC Holdings filed for bankruptcy protection and announced that it had reached an agreement in principle to sell its restaurant chains to Wynnchurch Capital.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2018/11/papa_ginos_selling_company_files_for_chapter_11_bankruptcy |title=Papa Gino's selling company, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection |first=Laurel J. |last=Sweet |newspaper=[[Boston Herald]] |date=November 5, 2018 |access-date=November 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/papa-ginos-sale-gets-bankruptcy-court-ok |url-access= |title=Papa Gino's Sale Gets Bankruptcy Court Ok |last=Maze |first=Jonathan |date=January 23, 2019 |department=Financing |website=www.restaurantbusinessonline.com |publisher=Winsight, LLC. |agency=Restaurant Business |access-date=February 5, 2022 |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |quote= }}</ref> |
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===Post-bankruptcy=== |
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On June 14, 2022, it was revealed that Papa Gino’s would be opening a new restaurant for the first time since it emerged from bankruptcy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leader |first=Jonathan Phelps New Hampshire Union |title=Papa Gino's to start 'new era' with return to Manchester; first new store since mass closings in 2018 |url=https://www.unionleader.com/nh/food/papa-ginos-to-start-new-era-with-return-to-manchester-first-new-store-since-mass/article_e7411012-ec36-56a9-bd8f-6a03be598dcb.html |access-date=March 6, 2023 |website=UnionLeader.com |date=June 14, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Now that Ted Bruschi has since retired, and become a nuesence due to his poor television skills, Papa Ginos has decided to reach out to local franchise owners in hope of finding "the next big thing". Currently new franchise owner Gerald Rose has been selected to star in the new "Papa Ginos Hears You Campaign", which is meant to lure customers to provide input about Papa Ginos, in hopes of it invigerating sales. This, however hasn't caused a stir. Gerald is legally deaf, and to be able to improve his hearing he is forced to wear giant outdated hearing aids, in addition he looks like a creeper. When interviewed Rose offered an odd explanation to the him being a creeper claim he stated "...if theres no grass in the field, then play in the mud...". Papa Ginos has declined to comment further while they continue thier internal investigation. Rose refuses to take the paid leave he was offered during this, and instead continues to ride his bike to and from work each day. |
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⚫ | Since the late 1990s, the chain has partnered with the [[Boston Red Sox]] and [[New England Patriots]], as well as individual players with the teams such as former Red Sox [[designated hitter]] [[David Ortiz]]. Patriots linebacker [[Tedy Bruschi]] replaced kicker [[Adam Vinatieri]] as pitchman in the fall of 2006, after Vinatieri was signed by the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Keith |last=Reed |title=Bruschi to replace former Patriots' kicker Vinatieri in Papa Gino's ad. |url=http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2006/09/bruschi_to_repl.html |work=Boston Globe |date=September 5, 2006 |access-date=April 11, 2007}}</ref> In 2020, Papa Gino's continues to partner with the Providence Bruins, the Worcester Red Sox and Holy Cross. They also partner with many local kids teams in the communities that they serve. |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of pizza chains of the United States]] |
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Papa Gino's and participating D'Angelo's have also started a Customer Loyalty program in which customers sign up for a free loyalty card and are rewarded with points that convert to dollars, at 50 points equals $5, for dining at either of the two chains. |
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[[Image:Papa Gino's, Bedford MA.jpg|thumb|right|238px|<center>Papa Gino's in [[Bedford, Massachusetts]] (2011)</center>]] |
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* [https://www.linkedin.com/company/papa-gino's/ Papa Gino's] on [[LinkedIn]] |
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*[http://web.archive.org/web/20090530223333/http://www.boston.com/jobs/research/profiles/papa_ginos.shtml BostonWorks - Papa Gino's/D'Angelos Inc. Jobs and Employer Profile] (archived 2009) |
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* {{Crunchbase|papa-gino-s}} |
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* {{Facebook|papa.ginos|Papa Gino's}} |
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* {{Instagram|papaginos}} |
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* {{OpenCorp}} |
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* [https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/02/28/insider-view-papa-ginos-dangelo-ceo-tom-sterrett.html Interview with CEO Tom Sterrett] in Boston Business Journal |
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 22 October 2024
Company type | Private company |
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Industry | Restaurants |
Founded | Boston, Massachusetts (October 23, 1961 ) |
Founder | Michael Valerio (d. 2020) |
Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 79 |
Area served | New England |
Key people | Tom Sterrett - CEO,[1][2] Corey Wendland - CFO, Deena McKinley - CXO,[3] Kevin Bentley - VP of Technology & Automation[4] |
Products | Fast food Italian-American cuisine Pizza Subs French fries Salad Pasta and more |
Revenue | 244 million USD (estimate from Zoominfo) |
Parent | Wynnchurch Capital |
Subsidiaries | D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches |
Website | papaginos |
Papa Gino's, Inc. is a restaurant chain based in Dedham, Massachusetts,[5][6] specializing in traditional thin crust pizza along with pasta, subs, salads, and a variety of appetizers. As of 2023, there are 79 Papa Gino's locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.[7]
History
[edit]Papa Gino's originated in East Boston, Massachusetts as a single location named "Piece O' Pizza," which opened in 1961. In 1968, the owners, Helen and Michael Valerio, changed the name to "Papa Gino's" and began expanding the business to multiple locations,[8][9] 220 when they sold the company to a group of investors in 1991.[10]
In 1997, Papa Gino's bought D'Angelo Sandwich Shops, another Massachusetts-based fast-food outlet, specializing in sandwiches, from prior owner Yum! Brands (then known as PepsiCo Inc.'s Pizza Hut unit).[11][12] A few months later, executives of a holding company, Papa Gino's Holdings Corporation (later known as PGHC Holdings), bought out the company in a deal financed by Bunker Hill Capital Partners.[13]
2018 bankruptcy
[edit]On September 18, 2018, Bunker Hill Capital Partners ended their investment with PGHC Holdings.[14] On November 4, 2018, dozens of Papa Gino's locations closed abruptly, including their only location in Maine, at the Auburn Mall, bringing the chain from over 150 locations to 97. Employees were not given advance notice of the closures and were told to apply to other restaurants when they arrived for work at closed stores.[15] The following day, PGHC Holdings filed for bankruptcy protection and announced that it had reached an agreement in principle to sell its restaurant chains to Wynnchurch Capital.[16][17]
Post-bankruptcy
[edit]On June 14, 2022, it was revealed that Papa Gino’s would be opening a new restaurant for the first time since it emerged from bankruptcy.[18]
Advertising
[edit]Since the late 1990s, the chain has partnered with the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, as well as individual players with the teams such as former Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi replaced kicker Adam Vinatieri as pitchman in the fall of 2006, after Vinatieri was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.[19] In 2020, Papa Gino's continues to partner with the Providence Bruins, the Worcester Red Sox and Holy Cross. They also partner with many local kids teams in the communities that they serve.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Papa Gino's names two new executives". Nation’s Restaurant News. May 22, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Pizza Vet Tapped to Lead Papa Gino's, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches". QSR. January 17, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "With a Commitment to a Seamless Guest Experience, New England Authentic Eats, LLC Adds Two Executive Roles to Drive Transformative Growth". Restaurantnews.com. March 7, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ "Papa Gino's, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches hires execs to upgrade customer experience". FastCasual.com. February 28, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ "Contact Us." Papa Gino's. Retrieved on September 22, 2021. "600 Providence Highway Dedham, MA 02026"
- ^ Staff writer (June 29, 2018). "Where Is Papa Ginos Corporate Office Headquarters". www.corporateofficeheadquarters.org. Corporate Office HQ. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ "Locations." Papa Gino's. Retrieved on December 29, 2022.
- ^ Abelson, Jenn (March 9, 2007). "Papa Gino's seeks bigger slice of pie". Boston Globe. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Papa Gino's (advertisement)". The Boston Globe. June 30, 1968. p. B-15. Retrieved September 22, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Gaffin, Adam (September 5, 2020). "Michael Valerio, whose pizza place on Bennington Street in East Boston grew into a New England chain, dies". Universal Hub.
- ^ "Papa Gino's to acquire D'Angelo's Sandwich Shops". Boston Business Journal. American City Business Journals, Inc. August 13, 1997. Retrieved April 11, 2007.
- ^ Kooker, Naomi R.; Robin Wood (January 31, 2005). "Papa Gino's parent preps growth outside N.E." Boston Business Journal. American City Business Journals, Inc. Retrieved April 11, 2007.
- ^ "Execs lead buyout of Papa Gino's Holding Corp". Boston Business Journal. American City Business Journals, Inc. March 28, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2007.
- ^ "Bunker Hill Capital Exits PGHC Holdings Inc". Bunker Hill Capital. Archived from the original on November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ^ "Dozens of New England Papa Gino's (and D'Angelo) locations abruptly shut down". WCVB Channel 5 Boston. November 4, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
- ^ Sweet, Laurel J. (November 5, 2018). "Papa Gino's selling company, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection". Boston Herald. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ Maze, Jonathan (January 23, 2019). "Papa Gino's Sale Gets Bankruptcy Court Ok". Financing. www.restaurantbusinessonline.com. Winsight, LLC. Restaurant Business. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ Leader, Jonathan Phelps New Hampshire Union (June 14, 2022). "Papa Gino's to start 'new era' with return to Manchester; first new store since mass closings in 2018". UnionLeader.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ Reed, Keith (September 5, 2006). "Bruschi to replace former Patriots' kicker Vinatieri in Papa Gino's ad". Boston Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2007.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Historical business data for Papa Ginos Holdings Corp:
- SEC filings
- Papa Gino's on LinkedIn
- Papa Gino's at Crunchbase
- Papa Gino's on Facebook
- Papa Gino's on Instagram
- Papa Gino's companies grouped at OpenCorporates
- Interview with CEO Tom Sterrett in Boston Business Journal
- Companies based in Massachusetts
- Companies based in Dedham, Massachusetts
- Restaurants in Massachusetts
- New England
- Economy of the Northeastern United States
- Regional restaurant chains in the United States
- Fast-food chains of the United States
- Fast-food franchises
- Pizza chains of the United States
- Restaurants established in 1961
- 1961 establishments in Massachusetts
- Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018
- Pizza franchises