Aurelio's Pizza

Aurelio's Pizza is a family-owned and operated restaurant chain that has been serving high-quality, Chicago-style thin-crust pizza since its founding in 1959. Established by James Aurelio in Homewood, Illinois, the restaurant quickly gained popularity for its distinctive thin-crust pizza, which is sliced into square pieces—a hallmark of Chicago-style pizza.

In 1974, Aurelio's began franchising, becoming the oldest Chicago pizza franchise. Today, the chain boasts over 40 locations across six states, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Florida.

Menu Offerings

The menu features a variety of pizzas, including the signature thin-crust variety, stuffed pizza, and "calabrese," known to most as a calzone.

Quality and Customer Experience

Aurelio's is committed to using fresh, high-quality ingredients in all its dishes. The company has also undertaken initiatives to enhance the customer experience by updating restaurant designs and implementing new technologies.

Community Involvement

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the owner personally delivered pizzas to frontline workers, including hospitals and police stations, to support and uplift the community.

Franchise Opportunities

For those interested in becoming part of the Aurelio's family, the company offers franchise opportunities in several states, providing a proven business model and support for prospective franchisees.

Locations

Aurelio's Pizza locations include:

• Gary, IN, USA
• Illinois
• Michigan
• Wisconsin
• Minnesota
• Florida

Aurelio's Pizza continues to uphold its legacy of delivering quality, quantity, and value, ensuring a memorable dining experience for pizza enthusiasts across its locations.