Pizza Inn is making it official in Yukon, Oklahoma. After two months of serving guests through its drive-thru, the brand is celebrating the launch of its dine-in buffet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 12.
At the helm of this new location is Oklahoma native and former NFL tight end Billy Bajema, bringing hometown hospitality and all-you-can-eat pizza back to his roots.
“Pizza Inn has always been about bringing people together,” said Bajema, the franchise’s owner. “As someone who grew up here, it means a lot to be able to open a restaurant that reflects those values and to bring back the buffet I loved as a kid. This is for Yukon.”
Bajema played tight end for Oklahoma State and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2005. He later played for the St. Louis Rams and Baltimore Ravens. He helped the Ravens defeat his old team, the 49ers, in Super Bowl XLVII.
“Partnering with someone like Billy to bring Pizza Inn to Yukon is a huge win for the brand,” said Brandon Solano, CEO of RAVE Restaurant Group. “He understands the importance of community, and this opening is a perfect example of how Pizza Inn can create unbeatable value and connection in hometowns across the country.”
