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Pizza Inn, Inc. known for its made-from-scratch pizza at affordable prices, today announced the opening of a new buffet restaurant, owned and operated by Viren and Mina Patel in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The 4,500 square foot restaurant, with a seating capacity of over 170, is located at 8151 Warren H. Abernathy Hwy., near Westgate Mall on the city's west side.

At Spartanburg's newest Pizza Inn, customers will be able to enjoy a full-service buffet design, catering services, drive-thru window, large game room and a party room designed to seat 40 guests. The new Spartanburg Pizza Inn will offer customers a wide variety of fresh-made pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts, all served in a friendly and fun environment. Customers can also take advantage of Pizza Inn's "Buffet To-Go" and delivery services.

"Pizza Inn welcomes the Patels to the Pizza Inn family and our rich tradition of serving more than three generations of families in South Carolina," said Charlie Morrison, Interim President and CEO of Pizza Inn.

The opening marks the second new Pizza Inn to open in Spartanburg during the month of December.

"It is an honor for us to establish a life-long partnership with such a well respected company as Pizza Inn, and we look forward to serving the wonderful citizens of Spartanburg," said Viren Patel.

Pizza Inn, Inc. (www.pizzainn.com) is headquartered in The Colony, Texas. Pizza Inn franchises approximately 337 restaurants and owns one restaurant with annual domestic and international chain-wide sales of approximately $145 million.

   Contact:
   Danny Meisenheimer
   Vice President of Brand Management
   Pizza Inn, Inc.
   469-384-5000
   dmeisenheimer@pihq.com

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SOURCE: Pizza Inn, Inc.