Papa Gino's

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.

[7] 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.

[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.

[19] In 2020, Papa Gino's continues to partner with the Providence Bruins, the Worcester Red Sox and Holy Cross.