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Pizza Pizza
Canada Parent company: Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp
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www.pizzapizza.ca
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True North
100%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

Pizza Pizza achieves a maximum True North score due to its status as a domestically owned and operated enterprise. Profits, strategic control, and the majority of the operational value chain remain within the Canadian economy. The business model relies heavily on domestic franchising and local agricultural sourcing.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
medium
20 /20
The brand maintains public commitments to sourcing key agricultural inputs, such as dairy and wheat, from Canadian producers.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The entity is a Canadian-owned brand with profits primarily distributed to domestic shareholders and its Canadian parent company.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic leadership and corporate headquarters are located in Toronto, providing full domestic control over brand operations.
Operations
high
20 /20
The company maintains an extensive national network of franchise and corporate locations alongside domestic distribution centers.
True North Summary

Pizza Pizza achieves a maximum True North score due to its status as a domestically owned and operated enterprise. Profits, strategic control, and the majority of the operational value chain remain within the Canadian economy. The business model relies heavily on domestic franchising and local agricultural sourcing.

Checked: 2026-01-21
Confidence: High
What Would Change This Score
  • Acquisition by a foreign private equity firm or multinational conglomerate
  • Relocation of the corporate headquarters outside of Canada
  • A significant shift toward global supply chain procurement for primary ingredients
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
Manitoba flag
Manitoba
New Brunswick flag
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador flag
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia flag
Nova Scotia
Ontario flag
Ontario
Prince Edward Island flag
Prince Edward Island
Quebec flag
Quebec
Saskatchewan flag
Saskatchewan
Yukon flag
Yukon
Official 'About Us' page states availability in 'every province'. Store locator explicitly lists all 10 provinces plus Yukon territory.
Stores nationwide
694
The brand 'Pizza Pizza' specifically has 694 locations as of the January 1, 2025 Royalty Pool adjustment. The parent company operates a total of 794 locations including the Pizza 73 brand.
Sources
  • "Founded in 1967, Pizza Pizza has always been 100% Canadian and we're proud to serve our fellow Canadians in every province, coast to coast."
    Source
  • "Find Pizza Pizza Restaurants near your location. Search by city, province or postal code."
    Source
  • "Pizza Pizza Locations. Alberta. ... British Columbia ... Manitoba ... New Brunswick ... Newfoundland and Labrador ... Nova Scotia ... Ontario ... Prince Edward Island ... Quebec ... Saskatchewan ... Yukon."
    Source
  • "we're proud to serve our fellow Canadians in every province, coast to coast. We've grown to more than 750 restaurants from BC to Newfoundland"
    Source
  • "For 2025, there will be 794 restaurants (2024 - 774) in the Royalty Pool made up of 694 Pizza Pizza locations and 100 Pizza 73 locations."
    Source
Allergen Guide
Checked: 2026-01-23
Allergen guide
Found
Guide link
Guide last updated
2022-01-01
Priority allergens listed
Yes
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
Sources
  • "Our pizza dough is made with 100% Canadian wheat and spring water and crafted by hand for every single order."
    Source
  • "Pizza Pizza is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
    Source
  • "(2022-01-01) As part of our quality commitment and in order to allow all of our customers to make informed food choices, we encourage our customers to review our full ingredient listings for all of the items in our restaurants."
    Source
  • "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)."
    Source
  • "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."
    Source
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Gluten (GF)

Checked: 2026-01-23

GF verdict
Prep controls are documented — review details for location specifics.
Strong (70/100)
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 page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "How do you prepare your gluten free crust? Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils."
    Source
  • "Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils. It does not require dusting flour."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please be aware that Pizza Pizza products may have come into contact with possible allergens. Pizza Pizza is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
    Source
  • "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."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
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.
Strong (70/100)
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 page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "How do you prepare your gluten free crust? Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils."
    Source
  • "Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils. It does not require dusting flour."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please be aware that Pizza Pizza products may have come into contact with possible allergens. Pizza Pizza is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
    Source
  • "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."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
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.
Strong (70/100)
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 page
GF prep protocol
Found
GF cross-contact warning
Found
GF certified language
Not stated
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "How do you prepare your gluten free crust? Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils."
    Source
  • "Our premade gluten free crust is prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils. It does not require dusting flour."
    Source
  • "If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please be aware that Pizza Pizza products may have come into contact with possible allergens. Pizza Pizza is a restaurant environment, serving foods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment."
    Source
  • "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."
    Source
Scoring details
  • GF menu/page found (+25)
  • GF prep protocol found (+25)
  • GF cross-contact warning found (+15)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
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 (60/100)
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: Found
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Peanuts. None. *May contain: Spicy Butter Chicken Sauce. *No peanuts are used as an ingredient in this product; however, they are processed on the same equipment that produces products that contain peanuts. The “may contain” statement is a cautionary disclaimer from suppliers who have comprehensive allergen and sanitation policies in place."
    Source
  • "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."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
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 (60/100)
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: Found
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Peanuts. None. *May contain: Spicy Butter Chicken Sauce. *No peanuts are used as an ingredient in this product; however, they are processed on the same equipment that produces products that contain peanuts. The “may contain” statement is a cautionary disclaimer from suppliers who have comprehensive allergen and sanitation policies in place."
    Source
  • "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."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
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 (60/100)
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: Found
Questions to ask
  • Are fryers shared with nut-containing items?
Evidence & sources
Explicit nut policy
Found
Nut-free items claimed
Not stated
Cross-contact disclaimer
Yes
Fryer status
Unknown
  • "Peanuts. None. *May contain: Spicy Butter Chicken Sauce. *No peanuts are used as an ingredient in this product; however, they are processed on the same equipment that produces products that contain peanuts. The “may contain” statement is a cautionary disclaimer from suppliers who have comprehensive allergen and sanitation policies in place."
    Source
  • "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."
    Source
Scoring details
  • Explicit nut/peanut policy found (+35)
  • Cross-contact disclaimer found (+20)
  • Allergen guide last updated date found (+5)
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
Yes
Vegetarian items (approx)
10+
Vegan section
Yes
Vegan items (approx)
Unknown
Halal availability
Some locations
Kosher availability
Unknown
Sources
  • "Vegetables: Roasted Garlic. Sundried Tomato. Spinach. Mushrooms. Pineapple. Red Onion. Roma Tomatoes. Fire Roasted Red Peppers. Kalamata Olives. Broccoli. Green Olives. Green Peppers. Jalapeno Peppers. Hot Banana Peppers."
    Source
  • "Which brand of Vegan Cheeze are you using? We have chosen Daiya Foods as the supplier of our Vegan Cheeze."
    Source
  • "Our Regular Dough do not contain any animal by-products... We have chosen Daiya Foods as the supplier of our Vegan Cheeze."
    Source
  • "Meat and Chicken: Halal Pepperoni. Chorizo Sausage... Halal Grilled Chicken... Halal Beef."
    Source
  • "found official nutrition page but kosher attribute not mentioned"
    Source
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
Not stated
Artificial colors
Found
Preservatives
Found
Sources
  • "Unlock the nutritional information you need to make informed choices at Pizza Pizza ... Nutrition facts as of November 1st, 2023."
    Source
  • "Healthy adults should aim for 2,000 to 2,400 calories per day. Individual needs vary depending on age, activity level and gender. (Source: Health Canada)."
    Source
  • "Healthy adults should aim for 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. Children and seniors need less."
    Source
  • "The allergen & ingredient lists are available on our website. None of the foods on the menu contain peanuts or nuts."
    Source
  • "Autolyzed Yeast, Flavour, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate."
    Source
  • "Cauliflower Bites... Artificial Colour (contains tartrazine), Sodium Alginate, Calcium Caseinate."
    Source
  • "Enriched wheat flour, Water, Sugars (sugar, dextrose), Yeast, Vegetable oil (canola or soybean), Wheat gluten... Calcium propionate, Vinegar, Yellow corn flour, Annatto, Turmeric, Sorbic acid."
    Source
Rewards Research
Checked: 2026-01-23
Program exists
Yes
Program name
Club 11-11
Signup methods
App, Website
Sources
  • "Copyright © Pizza Pizza 2026."
    Source
  • "Elevate your pizza experience with Club 11-11, our exclusive loyalty program. Enjoy delicious rewards and benefits."
    Source
  • "Club Eleven Eleven - Learn More - Pizza Pizza: Elevate your pizza experience with Club 11-11, our exclusive loyalty program."
    Source
  • "Register the card online at www.pizzapizza.ca/user/sign-up in the Club 11-11 section or within your online ordering profile on the website or Pizza Pizza App."
    Source
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
medium
20 /20
The brand maintains public commitments to sourcing key agricultural inputs, such as dairy and wheat, from Canadian producers.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The entity is a Canadian-owned brand with profits primarily distributed to domestic shareholders and its Canadian parent company.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic leadership and corporate headquarters are located in Toronto, providing full domestic control over brand operations.
Operations
high
20 /20
The company maintains an extensive national network of franchise and corporate locations alongside domestic distribution centers.
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