Rotolo’s Pizzeria is an American pizza restaurant chain that was established in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a single pizzeria.^[1][2] It operates as both company-owned stores and franchises under the banner of Rotolo's Pizzeria and Rotolo's Craft and Crust, with 32 locations in 6 states.^[3] Its headquarters are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.^[4]

Rotolo’s Pizzeria opened in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1996 near the campus of Louisiana State University in an area called Tigerland.^[1][13][14] The company first expanded with both company-owned stores and franchises within Baton Rouge and different areas of Louisiana.^[13]

In 2016, Rotolo's developed a new concept and brand called Rotolo's Craft and Crust.^[2][11] It offers an upgraded menu with artisan ingredients, cured meats, and other items.^[11] Each location has an upscale casual feel with a unique bar and the menu has new pizza offerings such as Chicago-style and deep-dish pizzas along with upgraded craft beer, cocktail and wine offerings.^[11][15] The craft and crust name comes from the upgraded offerings and is considered the defining part of the brand.^[11]

In 2018, at the World Pizza Championships, Rotolo's medaled winning three of five honors in the Pizza Triathlon (gold), Fastest Dough Stretch (gold), and Fastest Box Folding (silver).^[16]

With both the Rotolo's Pizzeria and Rotolo's Craft and Crust brands, the restaurants have expanded from Louisiana to Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and Colorado.^{[3][17][18][19]}

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