Orange City, Iowa — A northwest Iowa business that started in Hull in 1981 has just opened its 200th location.
Now based in Orange City, The Pizza Ranch not only has locations in many northwest Iowa communities, they also have locations across Iowa and twelve other states. The newest location — the 200th location to open — is in Sterling, Illinois.
Company officials say the Sterling location marks a milestone moment for the franchise, as the company works towards its extensive growth initiative to bring its renowned community hubs to all corners of the country.
Adrie Groeneweg, co-founder and president of Pizza Ranch says that big things are happening for Pizza Ranch. He says that when they opened the doors of their first restaurant more than 35 years ago, they never imagined the impact they would have in so many of the communities that they now serve. He says, “While we definitely take pride in our delicious food, what matters most to us is the way that Pizza Ranch locations become more than just restaurants in communities – they become local hang-outs that bring people together.”
The Pizza Ranch is a Christian organization. Their vision statement is, “To glorify God by positively impacting the world.”
In Iowa, the restaurant chain has become a popular place for conservative Presidential candidates to talk to potential voters during the Iowa Caucuses.
