Jo's History
Jo's Famous Pizza is built on a simple idea: serve good food, welcome people in, and keep a family tradition alive.
Where the Story Began
In 1962, Jo found herself in the pizza business almost by accident. Between jobs, she was recommended by her brother Dwight to manage a local pizzeria. Having never even eaten a pizza before, Jo reluctantly accepted and learned how to make her very first one. There was just one small problem: it had bell peppers on it! For the next few days, Jo made every pizza the same way until a regular customer finally asked her to leave the peppers off. And just like that, Jo began learning what it really meant to make pizza.
Becoming Jo's Famous Pizza
What started as an unexpected job soon became Jo's own business. After purchasing the original restaurant, she first called it "Jo's Pizza Hut," but a letter from the Pizza Hut Corporation meant a new name was needed. That's how Jo's Famous Pizza was born. With late-night hours, a jukebox, and a pinball machine, the restaurant quickly became a favorite gathering place. Through hard work and determination, Jo built more than a pizza restaurant; she created a place people loved coming back to.
A Family Tradition That Lives On
Jo's dedication went far beyond the dining room. She and her mother spent their days preparing dough, shredding cheese, and getting ingredients ready before opening each evening. Her nieces and nephews became part of the business, too, with many working there during their high school years. Equipment may have made preparation easier over the years, but the recipes, commitment to quality, and use of fresh ingredients remain at the heart of Jo's Famous Pizza.
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