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In 1959, Joe Aurelio Jr., at age 26, opened a small, 4 table restaurant on Ridge Rd. in Homewood, IL. In the early days, sales were driven by Joe's homecooked beef sandwiches, but as more people were exposed to his pizza, the concept began to take flight. Combining generations of family recipes with his innovative approach to pizza-making, Joe's recipe for success was born.

Through the years, Joe's commitment to the quality of his product, his generosity to the community, and creating a showpiece for the south suburbs where friends & family gather, proved to be the perfect combination for success. The popularity of Aurelio's Pizza spread for many miles and loyal customers from surrounding areas approached Joe with a desire to serve the same great food in their communities. Currently, there are 43 locations in six states throughout the country, committed to providing the same quality, quantity and value.

Today, almost 50 years later, the Aurelio's tradition of family, quality products and commitment to the community has remained the key ingredients to the successful growth of the Aurelio's Pizza franchise system. The Aurelio family is proud to be entering the "golden years" while still adhering to Joe's business ideals and upholding the tradition that is Aurelio's Pizza.

Savor the tradition at Aurelio's Pizza.