September 26, 2011
56. Pandini’s
Allentown, Pa. / No. of units: 23
Known for its gourmet pizzas, salads and sandwiches, Pandini’s broadened its menu offerings and heightened its customer loyalty programs with special promotions that have attracted a variety of clientele. The chain, operated by the Allentown, Pa.-based Retail Brand Group, a division of Sodexo Inc., has introduced a number of limited-time offers, including East Meets West, which showcased a series of Asian-themed pizzas and pastas. Pandini’s handcrafted dishes, created by executive chef Jason Casassa, are priced at around $8 each. The chain also has jumped on the technology bandwagon, offering guests an opportunity to test out iPads forfree at its Germantown, Pa., location.