Cottage Inn Pizza

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Cottage Inn Pizza
TypePrivate
IndustryRestaurants
FoundedAnn Arbor, Michigan in 1948; 74 years ago (1948)
Area served
China, United States
ProductsPizza, submarine sandwiches, pasta, desserts, gluten free products
Websitecottageinn.com

Cottage Inn Pizza is an American international franchise pizza delivery corporation headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The original Cottage Inn restaurant opened in Ann Arbor in 1948[1] and remains the company's flagship today. There are currently over 50 franchised stores in Michigan and Ohio in the United States, as well as in China.[2][3][4]

History[]

The Original Cottage Inn[]

The original Cottage Inn restaurant, opened in 1948, still stands in its original location at 512 East William, Ann Arbor. Although it started as a coffee shop, pizza was introduced in 1948.[5] It was the first restaurant in Ann Arbor to serve pizza.[6] The current owner acquired the building in 1961.

The restaurant went through renovations in 1975, 1980, and 1987. In 1993, the restaurant expanded again to include a second floor and banquet room facilities. Due to its proximity to the University of Michigan campus, the original Cottage Inn is often frequented by students and visitors.[7][8][9] The restaurant also has an established relationship with the Ann Arbor community, participating in community service events such as feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving.[10]

In early 2014, Cottage Inn announced a plan to expand nationally using a franchising business model. The company is accepting applications from potential franchisees through their franchising website.[11]

Cottage Inn Carryout[]

By 1978, Cottage Inn's continued growth required the formation of a second company to devote to delivery services. As a result, Cottage Inn Carryout & Delivery, Inc. was established. The first Cottage Inn store under this new company was founded at Packard and Hill streets in Ann Arbor. In June 1986, the first franchise opened in Ypsilanti. In 2003, the new corporate headquarters and distribution center opened in Ann Arbor.[12] In 2017, Cottage Inn opened a franchise location in China.[3]

Sponsorships[]

In 2012, Cottage Inn partnered with the Michigan International Speedway to become the official pizza vendor on NASCAR weekends.[13] Although the original plan was for Cottage Inn to provide 24-hour delivery service to customers in the campsites, logistical and staffing issues required the company to scale back its services.[14] Cottage Inn also serves as a pizza vendor for other events held at the Michigan International Speedway, including the Faster Horses Festival.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "Homepage". The Original Cottage Inn. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  2. ^ "Franchise Opportunities". CottageInnFranchise.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Cottage Inn Pizza looks to win slice of market". China Daily. Retrieved November 24, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Cottage Inn About Us section".
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 11, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Original Cottage Inn". AnnArbor.com. AnnArbor.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  7. ^ "Game day in Ann Arbor: Score a winning meal at these up-and-coming restaurants". Detroit Free Press. Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  8. ^ Disbrow, Rebecca. "Cottage Inn: "Food is Our Common Ground: A Universal Experience" - James Beard". umich.edu. umich.edu. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  9. ^ Freed, Ben. "The Original Cottage Inn adapting to a changing neighborhood with increased opportunity and competition". AnnArbor.com. AnnArbor.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  10. ^ Reed, Tina. "Volunteers pack Cottage Inn to help with free Thanksgiving meal". MLive. MLive. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  11. ^ "Cottage Inn Set to Increase Locations in Michigan". PRWeb. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  12. ^ "About". CottageInn.com.
  13. ^ Alfs, Lizzy. "Ann Arbor's Cottage Inn partners with Michigan International Speedway for campsite delivery". AnnArbor.com. Ann Arbor.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  14. ^ Cunningham, Pete. "Cottage Inn scales back plans for pizza delivery at MIS on NASCAR weekends". AnnArbor.com. AnnArbor.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  15. ^ Jennings, Zeke. "Faster Horses Festival: Food and beverage options are plentiful, including crab cakes". MLive.com. MLive.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
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