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Pizza 73
Pizza 73
Canada Parent company: Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp
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www.pizza73.com
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True North
90%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

The True North score for Pizza 73 indicates a high level of economic retention due to its Canadian parentage and domestic headquarters. The brand operates entirely within the Canadian market, though detailed input auditing is restricted by a lack of public disclosure. Overall capital and control vectors remain firmly situated in Canada.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
The entity likely utilizes domestic suppliers for various food products, but specific sourcing percentages are not disclosed. Sourcing for secondary infrastructure remains unverified.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The brand is a subsidiary of a Canadian-based public corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Profits and dividends remain within the Canadian financial system.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic brand management and corporate headquarters are located within Canada. Decision-making authority regarding operations and marketing is domestic.
Operations
high
20 /20
Maintains a significant physical footprint with numerous locations across Western Canada. The entity supports a large volume of domestic service and administrative roles.
True North Summary

The True North score for Pizza 73 indicates a high level of economic retention due to its Canadian parentage and domestic headquarters. The brand operates entirely within the Canadian market, though detailed input auditing is restricted by a lack of public disclosure. Overall capital and control vectors remain firmly situated in Canada.

Checked: 2026-01-21
Confidence: Low
What Would Change This Score
  • Acquisition of the parent entity by a foreign corporation
  • Detailed disclosure of Canadian vs. international ingredient sourcing
  • Relocation of strategic brand management outside of Canada
Limitations
  • Supplier or input geography not disclosed publicly.
  • Inputs: certainty is low; result is based on general sector knowledge or incomplete data.
Research Details
Availability
Checked: 2026-01-23
Canada confirmed
Yes
Store locator
Found
Store locator
Province availability Found
Alberta flag
Alberta
British Columbia flag
British Columbia
Saskatchewan flag
Saskatchewan
The brand identifies as a Western Canadian chain, with confirmed physical presence in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Stores nationwide
85
The official website specifies 'over 85 locations' as of the analysis date.
Sources
  • "Pizza 73 is a Canadian pizza restaurant chain founded by David Tougas and Guy Goodwin in 1985 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta."
    Source
  • "Search by address or postal code to find your nearest location. VIEW LOCATIONS · Pizza 73. Restaurant Locator"
    Source
  • "Area served: Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia."
    Source
  • "Pizza 73 has been serving Western Canadians for over 30 years with locations across Alberta, Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), and BC (Prince George & Fort St. John)."
  • "We have over 85 locations across Western Canada."
    Source
Allergen Guide
Checked: 2026-01-23
Allergen guide
Found
Guide last updated
Not stated
Priority allergens listed
Yes
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
Sources
  • "Pizza 73 is 100% Canadian owned and operated."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please be aware that Pizza 73 products may have come into contact with possible allergens. Pizza 73 is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
  • "This list includes the declaration, where present, of the ten priority food allergens in Canada [eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, seafood [including fish, crustaceans and shellfish], sulphites, sesame, soya, tree nuts, and wheat (Gluten)."
  • "Pizza 73 is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
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Simple focuses on the decision; detailed shows evidence and scoring.
Sensitivity mode
Adjusts penalty strength for missing controls; evidence stays the same.
Gluten (GF)

Checked: 2026-01-23

GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Moderate (65/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Nutritional · Ingredients · Gluten Free · Allergens"
  • "Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils. It does not require dusting flour."
  • "All of our restaurants handle Wheat flour and Sesame seeds, and despite our best efforts and the precautions taken by our restaurants to avoid allergen cross contact, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that our products are free from any allergen that we handle in the restaurant."
  • "Pizza 73 is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Moderate (65/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Nutritional · Ingredients · Gluten Free · Allergens"
  • "Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils. It does not require dusting flour."
  • "All of our restaurants handle Wheat flour and Sesame seeds, and despite our best efforts and the precautions taken by our restaurants to avoid allergen cross contact, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that our products are free from any allergen that we handle in the restaurant."
  • "Pizza 73 is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Moderate (65/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Top drivers
  • Fryer policy not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • GF menu/page found
  • GF prep protocol found
GF menu or page: Found GF prep protocol: Found Cross-contact warning: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fries cooked in a dedicated fryer with dedicated oil?
Evidence & sources
GF menu or page
Found
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Nutritional · Ingredients · Gluten Free · Allergens"
  • "Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils. It does not require dusting flour."
  • "All of our restaurants handle Wheat flour and Sesame seeds, and despite our best efforts and the precautions taken by our restaurants to avoid allergen cross contact, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that our products are free from any allergen that we handle in the restaurant."
  • "Pizza 73 is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nuts (peanut + tree nut not distinguished yet)

Checked: 2026-01-23

Nut verdict
Policy and cross-contact language are published — review details.
Moderate (65/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Found
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "None of the foods on the menu contain peanuts or nuts. Pizza 73 is unable to provide a guarantee of 100% peanut-free as..."
  • "None of the foods on the menu contain peanuts or nuts."
  • "Pizza 73 is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Nut-free items claimed (+10)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nut verdict
Policy and cross-contact language are published — review details.
Moderate (65/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Found
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "None of the foods on the menu contain peanuts or nuts. Pizza 73 is unable to provide a guarantee of 100% peanut-free as..."
  • "None of the foods on the menu contain peanuts or nuts."
  • "Pizza 73 is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Nut-free items claimed (+10)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Nut verdict
Policy and cross-contact language are published — review details.
Moderate (65/100)
Evidence confidence: High
Measures disclosure & controls, not a guarantee.
Peanut vs tree-nut policies aren’t separated for this restaurant yet.
Top drivers
  • Fryer/shared equipment not addressed
Ask staff
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Why this verdict
Evidence found
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found
Explicit nut policy: Found Cross-contact disclaimer: Found Fryer/shared equipment: Not stated Last updated date: Not stated
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Found
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "None of the foods on the menu contain peanuts or nuts. Pizza 73 is unable to provide a guarantee of 100% peanut-free as..."
  • "None of the foods on the menu contain peanuts or nuts."
  • "Pizza 73 is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Nut-free items claimed (+10)
Safety notes
  • Scores measure published evidence and stated controls, not guaranteed safety.
  • “Not stated” means an official page was found but didn’t mention the item.
  • Policies vary by location and over time; confirm with staff.
Dietary
Checked: 2026-01-23
Vegetarian section
No
Vegetarian items (approx)
4-6 main items
Vegan section
Yes
Vegan items (approx)
3-4 main items
Halal availability
Some locations
Kosher availability
Null
Sources
  • "Classic Pizzas ... Vegetarian Pizza. Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, red onions and cooked diced tomatoes..."
  • "Vegetarian Pizza ... Tandoori Paneer Pizza ... Butter Paneer Pizza ... Not-So-Basic Cheese Pizza."
  • "Plant-Based ... Plant-based Pepperoni Pizza ... Classic Plant-based Chicken Sandwich ... Buffalo Plant-based Chicken Sandwich."
  • "Plant-based Pepperoni Pizza ... Try it with our dairy-free cheese instead of mozzarella ... Classic Plant-based Chicken Sandwich ... creamy vegan mayonnaise."
  • "We have three types of Pepperoni: our “Original”, Halal and our “New York Pepperoni”"
Nutrition & Ingredients
Checked: 2026-01-23
Nutrition tool or PDF
Found
Nutrition source
Calories disclosed
Yes
Sodium disclosed
Yes
Ingredients list
Found
Ingredients
MSG statement
Found
Artificial colors
Found
Preservatives
Not stated
Sources
  • "Nutritional · Ingredients · Gluten Free · Allergens · Small Pizza, Sides, Desserts, Dips. Wraps. Nutritional FAQ's."
    Source
  • "PER SLICE: Calories = 210 Cals. Total Carbohydrate = 8 g. Cholesterol = 35 mg. Total Fat = 15 g."
    Source
  • "The chart provides a nutritional breakdown of four pizza recipes offered on our school program."
    Source
  • "PER SLICE: ... Sodium = 530 mg."
    Source
  • "The allergen & ingredient lists are available on our website."
    Source
  • "Creamy Dill Dip: Canola Oil, Water, Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Buttermilk Powder, Natural Buttermilk Flavour, Salt, Sugar, Potassium Sorbate, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Natural Flavour, Dehydrated Dill Weed, Calcium Disodium EDTA."
    Source
  • "Do any of your products have artificial flavours or colours? We are very proud of the fact that none of our products contain; Artificial Flavours or Colours, MSG or Added Trans Fats."
    Source
  • "Sriracha Sauce (Chili, Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Bisulfite [as preservatives], Xanthan Gum.)"
    Source
Rewards Research
Checked: 2026-01-23
Program exists
Yes
Program name
Club 11-11
Signup methods
App, Website, In Store
Sources
  • "Pizza 73 - Premium pizza delivery in Canada. Order online from Pizza 73."
    Source
  • "We were a pioneer in loyalty, having had our Club 11-11 program running now for over 10 years... whether it's at the front counter... if they call 967-1111 or 7373 in Alberta [Pizza 73 number] or online."
    Source
  • "Club 11-11 is Pizza Pizza's exclusive Loyalty Program! Register your Pizza Pizza Club 11-11 Loyalty Card or any Pizza Pizza Gift Card and start earning!"
    Source
  • "We were a pioneer in loyalty, having had our Club 11-11 program running now for over 10 years... if they call... 7373 in Alberta or online."
    Source
  • "Register your Pizza Pizza Club 11-11 Loyalty Card today!"
    Source
  • "The app is synced with your online web profile, and you can use the same login for both... app-only specials available."
Financial Audit: Club 11-11
Estimated Return Rate
5.00% Return
Verdict: Average
Based on earning 5.0000 loyalty dollars/$1 and redeeming 250 for $2.50 value.
Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
10 /20
The entity likely utilizes domestic suppliers for various food products, but specific sourcing percentages are not disclosed. Sourcing for secondary infrastructure remains unverified.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The brand is a subsidiary of a Canadian-based public corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Profits and dividends remain within the Canadian financial system.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic brand management and corporate headquarters are located within Canada. Decision-making authority regarding operations and marketing is domestic.
Operations
high
20 /20
Maintains a significant physical footprint with numerous locations across Western Canada. The entity supports a large volume of domestic service and administrative roles.
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