ALSO...

In 1989, Palermo’s introduced a revolutionary new product – the first pizzeria-style frozen pizza with a crust that rises as it bakes. “Palermo’s Special Edition Pizza” was an instant success and was soon copied by national frozen pizza makers. (“Copied” being the polite phrase.)

DID YOU KNOW...

In 1964, Papa Palermo opened Palermo Villa Inc., which began as an Italian bakery on Milwaukee’s East Side. And in 1969, Papa opened an Italian restaurant next door to his bakery. It was an instant hit.