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Pizza Ranch Announces Oak Street Manufacturing as Vendor of the Year

Oak Street Manufacturing, a leading commercial furniture manufacturer based in Monticello, Iowa, has been named the recipient of the Pizza Ranch Vendor of the Year Award during the annual Pizza Ranch National Conference, celebrated June 8-10 at the Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells.

Hull Pizza Ranch Named Team of the Year at Pizza Ranch National Conference

Pizza Ranch is proud to announce that its Hull, Iowa restaurant has been recognized as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Team of the Year Award during the company's 2026 National Conference, held June 8–10 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells.

Pizza Ranch Celebrates Allison Swartzer as Manager of the Year

Pizza Ranch is proud to announce that Allison Swartzer, manager of the Monticello MN Pizza Ranch location, has been honored with the prestigious Pizza Ranch Manager of the Year Award. This award recognizes outstanding leadership, exceptional service, and dedication to the Pizza Ranch mission of providing legendary food and legendary service.

Pizza Ranch Recognizes Mike and Angie Christianson as Franchisees of the Year

Pizza Ranch proudly recognized Mike and Angie Christianson of Wagons West Management as the 2025 Franchisees of the Year during the company's National Conference, held June 8–10 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Pizza Ranch Celebrates Community Impact Award: Shae Caldwell

Pizza Ranch is proud to recognize the North Platte, Nebraska Pizza Ranch and franchisee Shae Caldwell as the recipient of the Community Impact Award, presented during the 2026 Pizza Ranch National Conference held at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center.

Pizza Ranch Employees Receive $3,000 College Scholarships

Each year, the Pizza Ranch Service From The Heart Scholarship Program awards multiple $3,000 scholarships to team members who are currently attending or plan to attend a post-secondary educational institution.

Pizza Ranch Opens 100th FunZone Location

Pizza Ranch is thrilled to announce the opening of its 100th FunZone Arcade on February 25th at the Council Bluffs Pizza Ranch.

Pizza Ranch Selects Pepsi as Its Primary Beverage Provider Across All U.S. Locations

Pizza Ranch, the beloved buffet restaurant chain known for its legendary pizza and fried chicken buffet, has selected PepsiCo as its primary beverage provider across all Pizza Ranch locations and Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcades.

Pizza Ranch Honors Top-Performing Restaurants with Shield Awards

Pizza Ranch is proud to announce the recipients of the Shield Program – an elite recognition awarded to restaurants that exemplify excellence in operations, uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and quality and embody the Pizza Ranch Way in every aspect of their business.