The chain's eleven restaurants have a total of 700 employees.

“We are looking forward to continuing to create happy memories with Detroit residents and visitors for generations to come.” DETROIT — Buddy’s Pizza, the 68-year-old family-owned restaurant business that originated in Detroit, has opened its 11th location this week inside Novi’s Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk entertainment district. Buddy's Pizza announced its new location is coming to Portage in 2020.

"It has a different look and feel, it's an update to our pastas and sandwiches," he said. In August, a Kalamazoo location was announced.This downtown Buddy's is a prime spot because of its proximity to Ford Field, Comerica Park, the Detroit Opera House and other downtown venues. The official opening of Buddy’s Pizza in downtown Detroit — at 1565 Broadway near Grand Circus Park, just steps from Comerica Park — is set for 11 a.m. Dec. 11.“Since 1946, Buddy’s Pizza has grown alongside Detroit, remaining committed to the city and the community,” said Burton Heiss, Buddy’s Pizza CEO, in a news release. Buddy's CEO Burton Heiss poses for a photo inside the new Buddy's Pizza location in downtown Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.Custom tile work inside the new Buddy's Pizza location in downtown Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.Artwork on the wall at the new Buddy's Pizza location in downtown Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.Server Tomika Harris stocks salads to go at the new Buddy's Pizza location in downtown Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.Buddy's vinyl records will placed around town starting Wednesday, Dec. 4. For the Detroit opening, Buddy’s is hosting a social media scavenger hunt throughout downtown Detroit.“This is our first restaurant downtown — in the heart of the city where the Buddy’s story began,” said Wes Pikula, chief brand officer for Buddy’s Pizza in announcing the opening date.

Heiss also announced the launch of a new menu that caters to the lunch and special events crowd. While it’s expanded to multiple suburban locations over the years, the originator for the Sicilian-influenced pan pizza has never opened a location in downtown Detroit. If you find one you get a free pizza.Custom tile work inside the new Buddy's Pizza location in downtown Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.Pans of pizza are seen at the new Buddy's Pizza location in downtown Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. "Very exciting to be back downtown to be part of the excitement, the growth, the development that is happening here." "We’ve introduced more of a fast casual version inside the restaurant where we are offering Buddy’s by the square. MI. Detroit-style pizza has become a major trend in recent years, with Motor City-influenced pizzerias all over the country.This is the second Detroit location and will be the 16th overall. “From our proud Detroit roots to our dedication to quality products and personal service, we can’t wait to share a slice of Sicilian-style square pizza […] Buddy's has been called one of the five best pizzerias in the United States by the Food Network.

On the floor near the bar is a nod to the original, with "Conant Street" inset in the tile on one side and "Six Mile Road" inset on another side. Buddy’s chief brand officer “This is our first restaurant downtown — in the heart of the city where the Buddy’s story began,” Pikula says in a release confirming the opening date. In the quick-service area, there’s Buddy’s-by-the-Square, sandwiches, wraps, and salads to grab-and-go.On opening day, Buddy’s will honor another Detroit original — the Motown Museum.All opening day sales will benefit the museum and its community programs, which include Ignite and Spark Summer Camps, AMPLIFY, the museum’s annual singing competition, and Motown Mic.It wouldn’t be a Buddy’s opening without free pizza, but you will have to hunt for it. The local chain has been on an expansion blitz, opening new Buddy’s Pizzeria locations this year in Plymouth, Grand Rapids and Woodhaven. The downtown location's new style of food service is designed for the fast-paced or lunch crowd. 4.8 based on 188 votes Cuisine: Pizza. Buddy’s Pizza, the birthplace of classic Detroit pizza, is opening a new location in Plymouth on July 16. Sign up for the The new Buddy's locations in Plymouth and Woodhaven are in addition to new restaurants announced for … newsletter