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title: "QSR Magazine; Classic Chain Pizza Inn Gets in the Quick-Service Game"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2610c4ed-6ee4-42ac-9492-918f68dd1de2
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/qsr-magazine-classic-chain-pizza-inn-gets-in-the-quick-service-game-2705351
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
published: 2018-01-25T13:08:41.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T03:07:34.721Z
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# QSR Magazine; Classic Chain Pizza Inn Gets in the Quick-Service Game

**TL;DR:** Pizza Inn is introducing a quick-service option called Pizza Inn Express at convenience stores. The chain will use kiosk technology and offer three different layouts for the express model.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-01-25. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/qsr-magazine-classic-chain-pizza-inn-gets-in-the-quick-service-game-2705351).*

## Story

Pizza Inn will be offering fans a new venue for enjoying quality meals. According to a recent article in QSR Magazine , the brand recently introduced a variation of its concept called Pizza Inn Express–PIE for short–as a quick-service option to be introduced at convenience stores.

“We feel like we can present a high-quality pizza product in a venue where maybe the customer expectations aren’t very high for the quality. If we can exceed those expectations and do a small menu very consistently well, we think we’re going to offer operators a great value and a great way to drive profitability," said president Bob Bafundo.

The chain will embrace kiosk technology at these concepts, allowing guests to order their food efficiently and then take it to go. Pizza Inn's express model will be available in three different layouts designed based on the setting: travel plaza, airport and one that can be customized to fit an existing venue.

“We're already seeing great interest from existing and potential franchisees who see this model as a new way to serve customers th e same iconic, quality pizza they have come to expect, but in a faster setting,” said CEO Scott Crane of Rave Restaurant Group.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Pizza Inn (company)
- quick service (topic)
- RAVE Restaurant Group (company)
- convenience stores (topic)
- menu optimization (topic)
- kiosk technology (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/qsr-magazine-classic-chain-pizza-inn-gets-in-the-quick-service-game-2705351). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2610c4ed-6ee4-42ac-9492-918f68dd1de2).