Howdy, Oak Park Heights! Pizza Ranch Opens its 41st Minnesota Location

The wait is over in Oak Park Heights.

Pizza Ranch, the legendary pizza, broasted chicken, salad and dessert buffet revered for its community outreach initiatives, announced today the opening of its new restaurant in Oak Park Heights. The new franchise location will be the second for lifelong Stillwater residents Ernie and Kris Swanson, along with their son, Ernie Swanson Jr., and daughters Julie Hove and Jennifer Swanson.

“Opening a Pizza Ranch in our hometown has been a dream for our family for years – we can’t wait to officially open our doors to the community and finally give them the chance to experience all that Pizza Ranch has to offer,” said Ernie Sr., owner of Oak Park Heights’ new Pizza Ranch. “We’re excited to get involved with the community and help people host their local events, run fundraisers and celebrate together at our restaurant.”

Slated to open on January 2, the new restaurant will be located at 5785 Minnesota Avenue N. This restaurant will be the 41st Pizza Ranch in Minnesota, joining more than 199 locations across the nation.

Pizza Ranch in Oak Park Heights, and in every town, brings to life an experience that blends the perfect mix of mouthwatering buffet menu items and community camaraderie in a lively, ranch-themed atmosphere. Beyond serving delicious meals, the restaurant also partners with local schools, churches, non-profits and other organizations to host fundraisers and social functions.

“We know our guests are going to love all of our signature pizza options, along with our broasted chicken, salads and deserts, all in our fun an unique restaurant,” Ernie Sr. added. “We want our guests to feel at home. The atmosphere is a family-friendly environment that offers legendary food at an affordable price.”

The new Pizza Ranch opens in Oak Park Heights amid a dynamic growth phase for the brand. In addition to this new location, Pizza Ranch has several additional openings planned for 2017, including Sterling, Illinois and Burlington, Iowa. Pizza Ranch’s consistent dedication to evolving its iconic buffet with trending recipes and ingredients, while offering favorites such as the Chicken Bacon Ranch, Tuscan Roma and Roundup™, has won over a loyal and growing base of guests that clamor for the brand in their communities.

The Pizza Ranch experience doesn’t end in the Oak Park Heights restaurant. Pizza Ranch provides its loyal fans with opportunities to enjoy all buffet items, specialized group meals and more outside the ranch through delivery, pick-up and catering options.

The Oak Park Heights restaurant will be open every day from Sunday – Thursday 11AM – 9PM, Friday and Saturday 11AM – 10PM. For more information, please visit PizzaRanch.com.

About Pizza Ranch

Cultivating its mission “To give every guest a legendary experience” since its inception in 1981, Pizza Ranch connects with its communities in a way that provides bridges for friends, family and colleagues to come together. Today, Pizza Ranch is based in Orange City, Iowa and owns, operates and franchises more than 199 locations in 13 states. Consistent growth has been a Pizza Ranch staple, with the brand becoming a beacon of community involvement and exceptional food. The Pizza Ranch buffet features legendary pizzas, The Country’s Best Chicken®, salads and desserts, and is delivered with unmatched service quality.