Hollister Round Table offers huge discount on large pizzas;
hundreds line up for the bargain on Monday
Hollister’s Round Table Pizza was selling its pepperoni and
cheese pies at a 200-per-hour clip early in Monday’s 50th
anniversary celebration, with patrons lined up past the Dollar Tree
store waiting to get a large pizza for $2.26.
Hollister Round Table offers huge discount on large pizzas; hundreds line up for the bargain on Monday
Hollister’s Round Table Pizza was selling its pepperoni and cheese pies at a 200-per-hour clip early in Monday’s 50th anniversary celebration, with patrons lined up past the Dollar Tree store waiting to get a large pizza for $2.26.
What began as a company-wide celebration in honor of the chain’s opening on Dec. 21, 1959 in Menlo Park became a local thank-you by owners Mike and Allison Sicoli.
“It’s a big loss for us but we’ve been in business here for 32 years,” Mike Sicoli said during the mid-day rush. “We thought; what a great way to give back to the community during these tough economic times, when some people are working and some are not.”
The $2.26 deal was good for large pepperoni or cheese pizzas between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., while supplies lasted. The offer, which was valid only on dine-in or carry-out orders, brought out hundreds of hungry deal-seekers.
Three hours into the promotion, more than 600 pizzas had been sold, and people were waiting more than an hour in line to get their pie – one per person, according to Round Table’s advertisement.
“Our rollers were here really early in the morning and right now they aren’t able to pump out enough [crusts] to keep the line flowing,” Sicoli said. “We’re doing what we can. Everybody on the schedule is working – two people are off, but our whole, entire staff is scheduled.”
Sicoli’s wife, Allison, whose father opened the restaurant at 496 Tres Pinos Road in 1977, walked through the line, thanking patrons for their patience and giving balloons to children.
“More than ever, we’re thankful for what San Benito County has done for us,” Mike Sicoli said. “We want people to know how thankful we are for what they have done for us. We want to show a little appreciation and gratitude.”
The restaurant started stocking up on the needed supplies – extra pepperoni, cheese, sauce, dough and boxes – over the past two weeks in anticipation of the rush.
“The response is great,” Sicoli said. “People are very patient, but it’s a zoo. We’ll go as long as supplies last.”
