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100

What happened in 1889?

Esposito made pizzas for the king and Queen of Italy

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Who was Raffaele Esposito?

A baker credited with creating the first modern pizzas.

100

Where did Esposito bake his pizzas?

Naples ,Italy

100

Why did they name it Pizza Hut?

There wasn´t space for more letters on the sign.

200

When was the first U.S. pizzeria opened?

In 1905

200

Who is Queen Margherita?

Queen of Italy, for whom the Margherita was named.

200

Where is Lombardi´s located?

New York City

200

What are the colors of the Margherita pizza and what do they represent?

red, white and green- representing the Italian flag

300

In what year was frozen pizza first produced?

In the 1950s

300

Who founded Papa Jhons?

Jhon Schnatter

300

Where did the Carney brothers open their first restaurant?

Wichita ,Kansas

300

How many pizza restaurants were there in the U.S. in 2016?

over 77,000.