Ledo Pizza
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | January 1, 1955 in Adelphi, Maryland, United States |
| Founder | Robert Beall, Thomas Marcos |
| Headquarters | Annapolis, Maryland , United States |
Area served | Mid-Atlantic region and Southeastern United States |
| Products | Pizza |
| Website | ledopizza |
Ledo Pizza is a U.S.-based pizza chain with its corporate headquarters located in Annapolis, Maryland. Its operations are concentrated mainly throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and the Southeastern United States. Established in 1955 by Robert Beall and Thomas Marcos, the inaugural restaurant was launched in Adelphi, Maryland, close to the University of Maryland, College Park. The brand's first franchising agreement was awarded in 1979 to Fireside Restaurant in Berwyn Heights, Maryland. By May 2023, Ledo Pizza had expanded to 116 outlets spanning Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, New York City, and Washington, D.C.
Overview
Ledo Pizza is known for its unique rectangular shape, notably thin crust, a sweet tomato sauce, thick slices of pepperoni (typically one per slice and optional), and the use of smoked provolone cheese.
The original Adelphi location operated from its inception in 1955 until it ceased operations in July 2010. Shortly after, it reopened a few miles away in downtown College Park during August 2010. This College Park establishment closed in November 2020 but resumed business as a Ledo franchise one year later.
In 2006, Ledo Pizza filed a lawsuit against the Marcos family for unauthorized usage of the Ledo brand name and trademark, citing financial losses.
In February 2024, Ledo Pizza entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Baltimore Orioles, boosting its brand presence within the local market.
Recognition
In 2019, Ledo Pizza was positioned at #31 on the Pizza Today Top 100 Companies list, reporting $120 million in gross sales from 106 locations during 2018. Additionally, it earned acclaim as one of America's top pizzas on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
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