Panago is a privately held Canadian pizza delivery and takeout chain with approximately 200 locations across six provinces. It was founded in 1986 by the Rooke family. Panago is a franchise business with each location being franchisee-owned and operated. In 2015, Panago generated over C$150 million in sales.[citation needed]

Panago
Company typePrivately owned, Pizza delivery
IndustryQuick service
Founded1986; 38 years ago (1986)
FounderRooke family
Headquarters,
Canada
ProductsPizza, salads, breadsticks, chicken wings
Websitewww.panago.com
www.panagofranchise.com

History

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The first three stores opened in 1986 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and operated under the brand "Panagopoulos 2 for 1 Pizza Place".[1] The chain's name was soon shortened to "Panagopoulos Pizza Place", then later to "Panagopoulos", and then finally to "Panago" in 2000.[2]

The Panago head office is in Abbotsford and there is a regional office in Downtown Toronto. By the late 2000s, expansion efforts were heavily focused in the province of Ontario. The first urban Toronto location opened at Bay and Gerrard in April 2007.[3]

A vegan menu was available, as of 2023.[4][citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Canadian Trademarks Details: PANAGOPOULOS 2 FOR 1 PIZZA PLACE & DESIGN — 0584033". Canadian Trademarks Database. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ^ Hollenkamp, Jackie (5 July 2002). "Who's Who Sean DeGregorio". Pizza Marketplace. Archived from the original on 1 November 2009. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
  3. ^ Archer, Kristine (30 June 2009). "An Urban Success Story" (PDF). Canadian Franchise News. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
  4. ^ Fleming, Alisa (8 February 2023). "Panago Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan & Gluten-Free Options". Go Dairy Free. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
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