(Press Release) STATESVILLE, N.C., Jul 10, 2012 — Pizza Inn, Inc. PZZI -3.49% , an international pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, is expanding and has opened its 37th restaurant in North Carolina at 2157 Old Mountain Road in Statesville.

Impressed with the legendary history and bright future of Pizza Inn, franchise owners Alex and Lopa Modi have introduced their first delivery/carryout location. Now diners can experience a broad range of menu selections and great customer service from the Modis and their 10 employees. The store offers delivery, catering and carryout services to bring the popular Pizza Inn menu to the residents of Statesville.

“Customer satisfaction is our number one priority,” Alex Modi said. “We’re offering a variety of affordable dining favorites, including a lunch special with any 8-inch pizza and a 12-ounce soft drink for just $4.99.”

Other menu options include: Pizzerts(R), zesty wings and specialty pizzas. To celebrate the opening of his restaurant, Modi will host an invitation-only VIP event July 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members of the media are welcome to attend.

Pizza Inn at 2157 Old Mountain Road in Statesville will be open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. — 11 p.m. Delivery, carryout and catering services are available by calling 704.872.8899.