Panago
Storefront in Abbotsford, British Columbia. | |
| Company type | Privately owned, Pizza delivery |
|---|---|
| Industry | Quick service |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Rooke family |
| Headquarters | , Canada |
| Products | Pizza, salads, breadsticks, chicken wings |
| Website | www.panago.com www.panagofranchise.com |
Panago is a privately held Canadian pizza delivery and takeout chain with about 170 locations across 4 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.
History
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]
Panago’s head office remains in Abbotsford, while the Ontario regional office (302A - 109 Atlantic Ave) has closed. Additionally, the New Westminster State-of-the-Art Call Centre at 11 - 8th St. (https://www.cutlerdc.com/projects/panago-pizza-call-centre-new-westminster-bc/) terminated its 10-year lease early in October 2025 due to the pandemic's lasting effects.
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]
See also
References
- ^ "Canadian Trademarks Details: PANAGOPOULOS 2 FOR 1 PIZZA PLACE & DESIGN — 0584033". Canadian Trademarks Database. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ Hollenkamp, Jackie (5 July 2002). "Who's Who Sean DeGregorio". Pizza Marketplace. Archived from the original on 1 November 2009. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Fleming, Alisa (8 February 2023). "Panago Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan & Gluten-Free Options". Go Dairy Free. Retrieved 7 July 2024.