The concept of New Orleans Pizza was originally founded early in 1978 by Yule Inc., a Waterloo, Ontario based company. In November 1978, the concept along with 6 locations were sold to Barnack Food Services, Ltd. The original name, New Orleans Pizza CanTacos was later amended to New Orleans Pizza and Submarines in 1981 when Barnack Foods Inc. incorporated the company New Orleans Pizza Canada Inc.

In July 1993, John Cossey purchased New Orleans Pizza Canada Inc. At that time there were 12 locations in the franchise. In 1995, Andy Vivian became a partner in the franchise.

In November 1998, New Orleans Pizza Canada Inc. opened its own Distribution Centre in St. Marys, Ontario. The Distribution Centre distributes dry goods, refrigerated and frozen product to all New Orleans Pizza stores. In addition, it houses the dough manufacturing facility where New Orleans Pizza's unique, high-quality dough is custom produced.

Today there are over 72 thriving New Orleans Pizza locations throughout Southwestern Ontario.

1978 New Orleans Pizza CanTacos The concept of New Orleans Pizza was founded by Yule Inc., a Waterloo, Ontario based company. In November, the concept along with 6 locations were sold to Barnack Food Services Ltd. 1981 New Orleans Pizza and Submarines Barnack Food incorporated the company New Orleans Pizza Canada Inc. The menu and stores reflected their new name, New Orleans Pizza and Submarines. New Restaurants: Stratford 1983 New Restaurants: Clinton 1984 New Restaurants: Listowel 1985 New Restaurants: Exeter 1986 New Restaurants: Mitchell, New Hamburg, Simcoe 1988 New Restaurants: Goderich, St. Marys 1989 New Restaurants: Elmira 1990 New Stores: Ingersoll 1993 John Cossey Purchases New Orleans Pizza In July, John Cossey, purchased New Orleans Pizza Canada Inc. from Barnack Foods Inc. At the time, John was franchisee of nine of the twelve New Orleans Pizza locations. 1994 Community Support Card Program Introduced Wanting to give back to the communities that have helped build the company, New Orleans Pizza introduces a fundraising program to local organizations. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised with this program. New Stores: Cambridge (Galt) 1995 John Cossey Partners with Andy Vivian Andy joins the New Orleans Pizza team bringing an extensive knowledge of purchasing and distribution. New Stores: Ayr, Paris, Port Elgin, Seaforth 1996 New Stores: Elora, Guelph (Gordon), Mount Brydges, Palmerston, Woodstock 1997 New Stores: Brantford, Delhi, Grand Bend, Hanover 1998 Distribution Centre Opens New Orleans Pizza opens its own distribution and pizza dough manufacturing facility in St. Marys, Ontario. New Restaurants: Kincardine, Kitchener (Westmount), Petrolia, Waterloo (King) 1999 New Restaurants: Bayfield, Hamilton, Lucan, Plattsville, Rockwood, Southampton, Wingham 2000 New Restaurants: Arthur, Cambridge (Preston), Corunna, Durham, Guelph (Eramosa), Harriston, Shelburne, Waterloo (University) 2001 Winner of the Business Excellence Award New Orleans Pizza Canada Inc. is recognized by the Stratford and District Chamber of Commerce for it's excellence in company size, innovation, growth, business standards, community support, employment opportunities and success. 50th Store Opens The opening of the Mount Forest store marks the 50th location of New Orleans Pizza. New Stores: Chesley, Drayton, Meaford, Mount Forest, Tavistock, Tillsonburg, Walkerton 2002 New Restaurants: Dresden, Strathroy 2003 New Restaurant: Acton, Beeton, Ilderton, Kitchener (Stanley Park Mall), Owen Sound, St. Catharines, St. Clements, St. George, Thornbury, Wiarton 2004 Over $78,000 Raised for Local Schools New Orleans Pizza's first annual School Fundraising Nights is a huge success. For three nights in May, New Orleans Pizza donates 50% of its sales to the school or daycare of the customer's choice. New Restaurants: Kitchener (Westforest), London 2005 Over $98,000 Raised for Local Schools The second annual School Fundraising Nights raises $20,000 more than the previous year. New Orleans Pizza Launches its New Phone System New Orleans Pizza's innovative telephone system (developed by local programmers in Waterloo, Ontario) is introduced in April. This custom technology allows customers to call the store of their choice by dialing one easy to remember number - 519-888-8888. New Restaurants: Fergus, Sarnia 2006 Over $114,000 Raised for Local Schools Another successful year for New Orleans Pizza's third Annual School Fundraising Nights. New Orleans Pizza is proud to be able to help schools by providing this fundraising event. To date over $300,000 has been donated. For more information, please visit our fundraising page. New Restaurants: Cambridge (Hespeler), Caledonia 2007 New Orleans Pizza Leads the Industry with Smart Dough Using white whole wheat flour to produce all of its pizza dough, New Orleans Pizza provides its customers with all the goodness of whole wheat while maintaining the same great taste and texture as before. Andy Becomes Sole Owner New Orleans Pizza Canada Inc. is now 100% owned by Andy Vivian. Andy purchased John Cossey's shares of the company. The Head Office was moved to St. Marys, Ontario; to the site of the company's distribution and manufacturing facility. New Restaurants: Owen Sound (Heritage), London (Commissioners), St. Catharines (Lake), Lively, Port Alberni, Chelmsford, Garson, North Bay, Val Caron, Sudbury (Four Corners), Sudbury (Lasalle) 2008 New Orleans Pizza Hits the Maritimes New Orleans Pizza opened its doors to Maritimers. New Restaurants: Lower Sackville, NS, Elliot Lake, Milverton 2009 School Fundraising Nights 2009 = SUCCESS!!! On May 4-5-6 New Orleans Pizza donated over $115,000 to local Schools and Daycares. To date, over $664,000 has been donated. This year marks the 7th annual event and it will be held on may 3-4-5. Thanks for all the support. Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Up New Orleans Pizza introduced the new Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Up to its menu. The whole-wheat tortilla packed with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni all oven baked has become a customer favourite! eOffers This past December New Orleans Pizza introduced eOffers. 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