The Pizza Ranch

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:05 pm

I heard from a family member this weekend that there are talks of Pizza Ranch coming to town. Has anyone heard anything about this? I haven't seen anything online and nothing here (assuming i didn't miss it)

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:24 am

Blech!

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:35 am

icejammer wrote:Blech!

LOL!

I really don't see why people get so excited about yet another chain-based formula eatery invading the area. (yeah I know, b*tch b*tch b*tch!)

{Reaching down and grabbing for third rail ...} I wonder if they will be open Sunday?

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:17 pm

Have you ever seen a movie where the characters wanted to go to a certain nice restaurant, but couldn't, and had to settle for a less classy, gimmicky one instead. That's what I think of when I think of Pizza Ranch.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:58 pm

Metro crossing has it as pending on their site plan, along with T.J. Maxx.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:43 am

Nichole Aksamit, OWH wrote:And in Council Bluffs, Pizza Ranch plans to open a free-standing corporate-owned restaurant with a drive-through at 3505 Metro Drive in the Metro Crossing Shopping Center on or around Dec. 6. The Orange City, Iowa,-based chain has more than 150 franchises throughout the Midwest. The buffet-style restaurants feature pizza, broasted chicken and salads.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100903/E ... ning-notes

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:32 am

Pizza Ranch Fredrick Square (84 & Center)

Jeff Beals from Grow Omaha reported today that "The Pizza Ranch" is going to open a 6000 SF location at 84th and Center in the Fredrick Square.

HuskerDave · Post by **HuskerDave** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:12 am

I'm not familiar with the Pizza Ranch. Â Is it a chain? Â Has anyone eaten at one before, who can give us the low-down?

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:15 am

Strangely good chicken and pretty good pizza if all you are expecting is a buffet place. Â Its a local chain I think started in Iowa, its primarily in little towns.

HuskerDave · Post by **HuskerDave** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:17 am

Thanks. Â I'll have to give it a try.

.. and if this is the first move by the chain into a large market, then good for them! Â I love to see a local(ish) business take that step up.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:30 am

I hear they have the internet on computers now:

http://www.pizzaranch.com

Globochem · Post by **Globochem** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:24 pm

Oy veh. Â Just remember the punch line: "Just put ranch on it."

cp jay 07 · Post by **cp jay 07** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:29 pm

If you ever travel through Small towns in Iowa you have seen or been to a Pizza Ranch. I love them.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:19 am

My hometown in sdak has one. Not bad food and pretty popular with people

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:46 am

HuskerDave wrote:I'm not familiar with the Pizza Ranch. Is it a chain? Has anyone eaten at one before, who can give us the low-down?

Jeesh, doesn't anyone read all the forums on here?

http://eomahaforums.com/phpBB/viewtopic ... &start=180

S33 · Post by **S33** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:17 am

icejammer wrote:
HuskerDave wrote:I'm not familiar with the Pizza Ranch. Is it a chain? Has anyone eaten at one before, who can give us the low-down?
Jeesh, doesn't anyone read all the forums on here?

http://eomahaforums.com/phpBB/viewtopic ... &start=180

Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the kitchen this morning!

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:53 pm

I never read the Council Bluffs forum..

I've seen Pizza Ranches all over Iowa... but like Piccadilly Circus Pizza, I've never had the nerve to try it out.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:06 pm

They turned part of the old Baker's into a Pizza Ranch and the rest looks to be some sort of office space.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:57 am

ThatGuy wrote:They turned part of the old Baker's into a Pizza Ranch and the rest looks to be some sort of office space.

I noticed a week ago or so it was fairly far along, was the sign up yet?

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:42 am

Yes, and they have a sign on the door saying the grand is two weeks from today.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:54 am

According to "Premium Content", the Pizza Ranch opens Dec 27, 2011.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:42 am

I just don't understand why you would call a pizza place a "ranch". Â It seams idiotic. Â Maybe that is who they are aiming for.

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:17 pm

nativeomahan wrote:I just don't understand why you would call a pizza place a "ranch".

Probably for the same reason some call a pizza place a "hut".

Zilla · Post by **Zilla** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:52 pm

Meh, their food is OK, but I wasn't really impressed with any of it. Â Plus, my skin burns when I'm in there.....they're kind of Church-y....play Christian rock over the speakers and stuff.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:29 pm

Zilla wrote:Plus, my skin burns when I'm in there.....they're kind of Church-y....play Christian rock over the speakers and stuff.

Not that I was in a big hurry to try it, but that seals the deal on me not doing so. Thanks for the heads up.

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:16 pm

Zilla wrote:....they're kind of Church-y....play Christian rock over the speakers and stuff.

Apparently a few Iowa Pizza Ranches are big on the 'Pub primary tent show circuit.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:24 pm

ThatGuy wrote:
Zilla wrote:Plus, my skin burns when I'm in there.....they're kind of Church-y....play Christian rock over the speakers and stuff.
Not that I was in a big hurry to try it, but that seals the deal on me not doing so. Thanks for the heads up.

Here are the Mission and Vision statements from their website:

http://pizzaranch.com/about-us/?id=29

Our Mission

Establish every Pizza Ranch® as a business ministry opportunity where our guests receive a legendary experience through quality food and service; and where we take a positive leadership position in the community we serve and equip our employees with tools to lead happy and productive lives.

Our Vision

To glorify God by positively impacting the world we live in.

On the music, most popular Contemporary Christian Music doesn't really mention or even allude to Jesus, so I'm sure you'll be fine.

TechnicalDisaster · Post by **TechnicalDisaster** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:33 pm

jessep28 wrote:
ThatGuy wrote:
Zilla wrote:Plus, my skin burns when I'm in there.....they're kind of Church-y....play Christian rock over the speakers and stuff.
Not that I was in a big hurry to try it, but that seals the deal on me not doing so. Thanks for the heads up.
Here are the Mission and Vision statements from their website:

Our Mission

Establish every Pizza Ranch® as a business ministry opportunity where our guests receive a legendary experience through quality food and service; and where we take a positive leadership position in the community we serve and equip our employees with tools to lead happy and productive lives.

Our Vision

To glorify God by positively impacting the world we live in.
On the music, most popular Contemporary Christmas Music doesn't really mention or even allude to Jesus, so I'm sure you'll be fine.

I think you read that wrong. Â Christian music != Christmas music. Â I hate contemporary Christian music. Â

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:21 pm

I think you read that wrong. Christian music != Christmas music. I hate contemporary Christian music.

Whoops! Yeah, I meant Contemporary Christian Music. I fixed the typo.

Zilla · Post by **Zilla** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:51 pm

I don't know what contemporary Christian music is, but the music they were playing was certainly alluding to Jesus and or religion. Â Enough that I could clearly figure out it was Christian music.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:10 pm

Many Christians, including myself, don't like a lot of Contemporary Christian music either. But I don't like most contemporary to begin with so...

OldGeorge · Post by **OldGeorge** » Fri May 04, 2012 5:15 pm

Couldn't find it it "search" so I'll just post it. Â Mods, merge this if need be.

Is the Pizza Ranch near 84th & Center open yet? Â If it's open, is it good? Â I've been to several Pizza Ranches in Iowa, and love their buffet. Â If this location is open, is the restaurant good?

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun May 06, 2012 9:50 am

It opened several months ago. Â I have no idea if it is good or not. Â My guess is not.

bigredmed · Post by **bigredmed** » Sun May 06, 2012 10:55 pm

nativeomahan wrote:It opened several months ago. I have no idea if it is good or not. My guess is not.

Pizza is not, but the chicken is OK.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Mon May 07, 2012 2:56 pm

One benefit of that place is that you can have mashed potatoes as a side dish with your pizza.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon May 07, 2012 5:56 pm

jessep28 wrote:One benefit of that place is that you can have mashed potatoes as a side dish with your pizza.

Not so sure that is a good thing.

cmnbz · Post by **cmnbz** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:01 am

In the Papillion City Council Minutes
Pizza Ranch requesting building permit near Chick Fil A
Address 8810 S 71st Plz

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:38 am

I forgot to post that. Â We talked about it on Grow Omaha when I was on with the guys 2/9

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