Mama's Pizza
| Mama's Pizza | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1968 |
| Owner | Jordan Scott |
| Food type | Pizza |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Other locations | Regional chain |
Mama's Pizza is a restaurant chain founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 1968.
History
The restaurant was founded in 1968 by Ed Stebbins, a retired schoolteacher from Arlington, Texas. Stebbins wanted to serve thick-crust pizza similar to that made by his family, who were restaurateurs in Connecticut.[1] It is known for serving thick-crust pizza with heavy toppings.[2] Chris Farkas purchased the restaurant and opened a second location. Farkas, an alumnus of Texas Christian University, decorated the restaurants with TCU memorabilia.[3] In the 1980s, the chain expanded to 18 restaurants, which later closed due to economic problems.[2]
The chain was reduced to one restaurant, which was inherited by Farkas' godson Jordan Scott.[4] As of 2023, it had expanded to 15 restaurants, including 11 franchised restaurants.[5] It is one of the oldest restaurants in Fort Worth.[6]
References
- ^ Kennedy, Bud. "A Mama's Pizza mystery solved! (And special deals to mark 50 years)". Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
- ^ a b Dabney, Courtney (2022-10-19). "Legendary Fort Worth Pizza Shop Expands and More Cronut Donuts Arrive — Mama's Pizza and Parlor Doughnuts Are Making Moves". PaperCity Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ Youree, Emily White; Kurkowski-Gillen, Joan (2025-01-22). Legendary Locals of Fort Worth. Arcadia Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-4396-4525-3.
- ^ Kesslerlkessler@bizpress.net, Linda (2018-06-09). "Mama's Pizza celebrates 50 years of cheesy goodness". The Business Press. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ Henry, John (2023-02-17). "Call of the Wild: Most days you'll find Jordan Scott overseeing Mama's Pizza. Unless he's hunting". Fort Worth Inc. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ Gleaves, Spray (2014-02-20). "20 Oldest". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-16.