Mother’s Pizza Parlour and Spaghetti House opened its doors to its Hamilton Ontario flagship store in 1970.
In 1970, Grey Sisson, Ken Fowler and Pat Mara opened the first Mother's Pizza Parlour and Spaghetti House in Hamilton, Ontario.
Mother's Pizza Parlour and Spaghetti House, Hamilton, Ontario 1978
Designed as a family style restaurant, it quickly became popular as it was known for its warm atmosphere, checkered tablecloths, tiffany lamps, and for serving Canadian families with great tasting homestyle meals at reasonable prices.
The popularity of the Mother’s concept proved to be a successful one, growing to over 100 franchised locations across Canada in a short period of time.
During its time, Mother's Pizza Parlour and Spaghetti House truly became a home away from home to Canadian families and became a gathering place for countless get-togethers such as first dates, birthday parties, anniversary’s, and graduations.
Mother's was known as birthday central for young and old.
During Mother's run, one of their most notable marketing initiatives was the hiring of film and television star, Dennis Weaver as its company spokesman for a series of television commercials. Dennis was a perfect fit to promote the restaurants down-home rustic Western themed concept.
1986 Mother’s Pizza commercial featuring Dennis Weaver
Additionally, local franchisees made sure that Mother’s Pizza was a key part of their community through various sport sponsorships and involvement with many charitable and community-based events. Thus, creating lifelong memories for generations of Canadians.
Mother's Slow Pitch Softball Team, Kitchener, Ontario 1981
During the early 80’s, Mother’s Pizza was sold to a consortium that included several Toronto Blue Jay players such as Ernie Witt, Lloyd "Shaker" Moseby, and Jessie Barfield.
Ernie Whitt autograph signing at Mother's, Toronto, Ontario 1983
This group eventually sold the Mother’s Corporation to Little Caesars LLC. Little Caesars® then began to convert most of the Mother’s take-out and delivery locations into Little Caesars® Pizza stores and closed the remaining Mother’s sit-down locations.
A sad day for many, however what remains to this day is a brand with a tremendous amount of equity that is firmly engrained in Canada’s restaurant history and in the hearts and minds of millions of Canadians.
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BRAND UPDATES
Fast-forward to 2020 where brand resurrection expert and Mother's Pizza birthday party alumnus, Brian Alger decides that this legendary brand needs to be restored to its former glory through a number of operations and opportunities.
Coming off a phenomenally successful relaunch of another Canadian iconic brand, The Pop Shoppe, Brian realized that Canadians from coast-to-coast wanted to once again taste that Mother's pizza that made the chain so famous.
With that in mind, Brian set out to recreate his beloved childhood pizza brand. And with just one taste, you will agree, this is what pizza should be.
Where to Buy?
Ghost Kitchen London
Mother’s Pizza is pleased to partner with Ghost Kitchen Brands to bring you that same great tasting pizza that you remember. Currently available in London, Ontario, with more locations coming!
Mother’s Pizza can be ordered through your favorite delivery app, or by visiting Troy, and his team at their store location at 530 Oxford Road W., London.
Flair Airlines
Mother’s Pizza is excited to announce that Flair passengers can now get Mother’s Pizza onboard all of Flair Airlines flights.
Mother’s Pizza collaborated with Flair to create an artisanal mozzarella-cheddar pizza. Made right here in Canada, and by using the only best Canadian ingredients, to deliver a great tasting pizza.
Ghost Kitchen Ajax
Mother’s Pizza is pleased to announce that the Ghost Kitchen location in Ajax now serves Mother’s Pizza!
Order Mother’s through your favorite delivery app, or by dropping by and seeing Naval and his team at 269 Kingston Road, E. in Ajax.
Stay tuned for more locations being added soon!
Food Service
Mother’s Pizza Parlour and Spaghetti House products for perfect for many food service operations such as:
· Convivence stores
· QSR
· Entertainment venues
· Ballparks and stadiums
· Hospitals
· Schools and colleges
· Care facilities
· Corporate and institutional dining
Our Mother’s team will work collaboratively with you to create a solution to fit your pizza needs.
By adding the trusted Mother’s branded products to your existing operation, not only will you increase sales, but you’ll also increase profits.
Brands have always brought consumers comfort, but never before has that been so important. In a recent foodservice study, 97% of people agreed that it will be equally or more important to purchase trusted brands as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted (Source: Datassential, One Table June 2020).
Contact us today by email or phone for samples, product specs, and ordering information.
Private label options are also available.
Mother’s Pizza Cloud Kitchen Opportunities
Are you looking to increase your sales and fill unused capacity? Then let Mother’s Pizza help!
We are currently looking to expand our cloud kitchen concept to cities and town across Canada. Our cloud kitchen concept partners with local restaurant operators to prepare our menu items for delivery and takeout via third party order and delivery apps.
We’ve created a comprehensive, yet easy to execute program that will have you serving that same great Mother’s pizza that Canadians remember us for. You’ll be provided everything you need including onsite training, manuals, sales and marketing support, packaging, and access to our proprietary products such as pizza crusts and sauce. Depending on your current operation, start-up costs are minimal.
By partnering with Mother’s cloud kitchen operation, not only will you capitalize on excess capacity, but you’ll also add sales, and profits to your bottom line,
Once selected, our Mother’s team gets to work by providing onsite training for you to produce and serve our famous Mother’s Pizza to folks in your region. We also work to implement the cloud-based technology needed to service your territory.
And once you are ready to launch, Mother’s will handle all the marketing and promotion needed to drive business! Orders are generated through Mother’s online portals and sent electronically to your store. All orders will then be dispatched and delivered by 3rd party delivery companies.
What to learn more? Contact us today by email to request our cloud kitchen presentation.
Contact Us
Looking for information on carrying Mother’s products or would to share your comments, memories or got a question? Fill out the form below or send us an email here: info@motherspizza.com