Ledo News

Annapolis, MD - Ledo Pizza® is pleased to announce that it has now successfully claimed the top spot in the United States Pizza Industry for Instagram® with over 7900 followers. “This is a lesson proving that social media can even the playing field for a regional pizza chain against the growing competitive pressures from international chains” said Will Robinson, Vice President for Ledo Pizza System.

Ledo Pizza® has been actively using Social Media such as Facebook®, Twitter®, and Instagram® since their inceptions and continues to prove that Social Media is a mainstream reach option to stay in touch with customers. Adam Tripp, Ledo Pizza’s Instagram® community manager says “We truly enjoy reaching out to our customers and sharing our love for Ledo Pizza® through Social Media”

Headquartered in Annapolis, Md., LEDO Pizza® is thriving and continues to be a leader in the fresh made pizza industry with 100 locally owned locations. LEDO Pizza® has a prominent presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and is expanding to other markets nationally.

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LEDO Pizza®, America's first choice for square pizza, announced today the opening of its 100th store in West Springfield, Virginia. The newest location is located at 8324 Old Keene Mill Road, West Springfield, VA.

On the heels of winning the "Best Pizza in Washington, DC" by readers of the Washington City Paper, LEDO Pizza® is poised for further growth nationally and to set itself apart from larger international pizza players. "We are extremely excited about this milestone in our 56 year history," says James Beall, LEDO Pizza® President. "We are truly committed to making great fresh pizzas for the communities that we serve."

The newest LEDO Pizza® will feature a large, family friendly dine-in area that seats 72 people and can accommodate large parties with 20 to 40 guests. It also features a full-service Back Bar Pub that will offer over 30 craft, imported and American beers along with wines and cocktails. The menu includes a large variety of fresh pizzas, salads, pastas, subs, strombolis and more.

Headquartered in Annapolis, Md., LEDO Pizza® is thriving and continues to be a leader in the fresh made pizza industry with 100 locally owned locations. LEDO Pizza® has a prominent presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and is expanding to other markets nationally.

Rock Hill, SC – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their 100th location at 489 South Herlong Ave in South Carolina on February 13th, 2012.

Owners Andrew and Larry Rose have been anxiously waiting to open his doors and become an active part of Rock Hill's community.

The spacious dining room consists of multiple tables and can accommodate over 100 guests. The bar section is open and will offer a nice selection of beer and wine including 12 draft beers. This LEDO Pizza also features multiple flat screen televisions. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday through Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 56-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Alexandria, Virginia – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their 97th location at 7475 Richmond Highway on December 7, 2010.

Owner Gary Singh has been anxiously waiting to open his doors and become an active part of Hybla Valley’s community. This is Sigh’s second location; he also owns one on Ox Road in Lorton, Virginia.

The spacious dining room consists of 15 tables and can accommodate 75 guests. The bar section will be open shortly and will offer a nice selection of beer and wine. This LEDO Pizza also features multiple flat screen televisions. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday through Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Southern Pines, NC – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their 98th location at 1480 US Highway 1 South on October 20, 2010. Owner Debbie Boyd has been anxiously waiting to open her doors and become an active part of the Southern Pines community.

The spacious dining room consists of 18 tables and can accommodate 110 guests. Outdoor seating will be available at this establishment shortly. Boyd has commissioned a local artist to spruce up the store’s walls. This LEDO Pizza also features 3 flat screen televisions. Hours Sunday through Thursday are 11 am to 9 pm, and Friday through Saturday 11 am to 10 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Forestville, MD – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, held its grand reopening of their Forestville location at 3020 Donnell Drive on October 9, 2010.

Tragedy stuck the Penn Marr Shopping Center in May of 2009, when a gas leak caused 5 stores to explode; LEDO was among them. Fortunately, due to the hard work of the Prince George’s County Fire Department, the area was evacuated prior to the explosion.

Owner Mohammed Siddique wished to express his immense appreciation to all who came to his aid by dedicating a wall in his store to the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department. This mural is adorned with items commemorating the men and women that responded to the incident.

The unveiling was held from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. LEDO Pizza Forestville invited special guest Fire Chief Eugene Jones to partake in the festivities, as well as a slew of local firefighters and medics. As a very special thank you, the store awarded a free small cheese pizza to all firefighters and paramedics who attended the event.

Everyone who came the joyous occasion received something special. Patrons received a free small cheese pizza with the purchase of any large pie.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Annnapolis, MD- Who would have thought 55 years ago, a little pizza shop near the University Maryland would grow 97 locations strong? To celebrate its 55th anniversary, and to show its immense appreciation to its loyal customers, LEDO Pizza is offering deals the week of October 3rd through the 9th at participating locations.

On its actual anniversary, October 5th, LEDO is offering customers a $0.55 small cheese pizza special, available for dine-in or carryout. The rest of the week, stores are discounting all fountain sodas to $0.55. Please note the drink special is not valid on October 5th.

In 1955, the concept was simple: to provide high quality food at a great value in a comfortable, family atmosphere.

The legacy lives on today. The families that created LEDO Pizza now pass the tradition to other families in new areas. These franchises uphold the high standards that made LEDO Pizza famous. Very little has changed since 1955. The pizza is still made the same way.

There are some unique qualities of LEDO Pizza that come from its long history. People often ask why LEDO Pizza is rectangular. The round pizza pans commonly seen today were very new in the fifties. Rectangular baking pans were readily available, hence the square pizza. Since that time, round pans have become the rage as pizza operators are able to cut costs by giving the appearance of more, while actually offering less. Thick pepperoni is also a LEDO trademark.

Its unique size resulted from the cooks cutting the pepperoni by hand. The thicker the slice, the faster the work was finished. While entrees and subs have a somewhat shorter history, they have become famous as well. The subs are made with freshly baked bread and stuffed generously. The Italian salad is large enough for a meal and comes with LEDO salad dressing. Other delicious entrees include lasagna, spaghetti, soup, salad and breadsticks.

LEDO Pizza has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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October 1, 2010- LEDO Pizza embraces the season change by introducing brand new flavorful fall items. Menu additions include Waldorf chicken salad, Portobello mushroom salad, Waldorf chicken sandwiches and Portobello sandwiches.

The Waldorf chicken salad has a LEDO spin on this classic dish. It is comprised of 100% Perdue white chicken meat, apples, craisins, celery, croutons and caramelized pecans on a crispy bed of romaine lettuce with a tart apple cider vinaigrette on the side. Similarly, the Portobello mushroom salad is served with the apple cider dressing, but starts with a base of spinach and mixed lettuce then features grilled Portobello mushrooms and sweet onions, blue cheese crumbles, caramelized pecans, and croutons.

The Waldorf chicken sandwich includes chopped chicken, apples, celery and dried cranberries tossed in an apple cider dressing. Served with lettuce, tomato, mayo and glazed pecans on either a submarine or ciabatta roll.

The grilled Portobello mushroom sandwich is served warm and comes with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. It is available on either a submarine or ciabatta roll. Look for Portobello mushrooms to be available to be added to any of your favorite pasta dishes as well.

LEDO Pizza has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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On September 13, 2010, LEDO Pizza held its 17th annual Golf Classic to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Over 200 players participated in this year’s tournament which took place at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course. The event, hosted by Bruce Alan, a well known radio announcer for WTOP, raised $35,000 for the worthwhile cause. Entertainment was provided by members of the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders, the Washington Redskinettes and Wentworth Richardson performing the island steel drums.

The success of the event relied heavily upon its numerous sponsors including at the $5,000 Chairman’s Club level- Pepsi, US Foodservice, Advance Food Company, and Lankford Sysco. Tisher Nissan provided two luxury cars up for grabs if a hole in one was acquired on the designated holes. Other friends of LEDO donated items for the silent auction such as sporting event tickets, trips, gift certificates for fine dining and a sundry of other items.

One hundred percent of the proceeds benefited John’s Hopkins Children’s Center, the pediatric hospital at John’s Hopkins. Hopkins Children’s prides itself on treating every child that enters its vicinity. It offers patients the best care available in modern pediatric medicine. U.S. News & World Report ranks Hopkins Children’s fourth in the nation’s top children’s hospitals. It is Maryland’s largest pediatric hospital with 176 beds and is the only state-designated trauma center for children. Hopkins Children’s is currently under construction for expansion.

Since its creation near the University of Maryland, in 1955, LEDO Pizza has dedicated much time to giving back to its beloved community. The company has grown a lot over the past 55 years but the famous square pizza and trademark thick pepperoni can still be found at any one of its 97 franchise locations across the East Coast. LEDO Pizza is proud to continue to support local charities, especially one as influential as John’s Hopkins Children’s Center.

For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please check out our website at www.ledopizza.com.

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Forestville, MD – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the reopening of their location at 3020 Donnell Drive on July 20, 2010. Owner Mohiuddin Mansur has been anxiously waiting to reopen his doors to the Forestville community.

This is the second opening for the Forestville store. A gas explosion leveled the store, along with 5 others in the center, back in 2009. Mansur is no stranger to LEDO, having been a multiple store owner for 15 years. He also owns the LEDO Pizza in Clinton, Maryland.

The completely renovated Forestville dining room can accommodate 80 guests. It is conveniently located within the Penn Mar Shopping Center. Mansur selected this specific location due to its proximity to a metro bus stop. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12 pm until 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Baltimore City, MD – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their location at 3105 Saint Paul Street on July 1, 2010. Owner Burhan Ahmed has been anxiously waiting to open his doors and become an active part of the Charles Village community.

The spacious dining room consists of 17 tables and can accommodate 108 guests. This LEDO Pizza features multiple flat screen televisions and has beer and wine. Ample street parking is available. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12 pm until 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Soccer and pizza fans rejoiced to receive their own personal pies on Thursday May 20, 2010 free of charge. LEDO Pizza teamed up with D.C. United to distribute 1,000 pizzas to lucky people in the D.C. and Northern Virginia areas.

The event, designed to help soccer fans gear up for the big AC Milan match occurring next week, was a huge success creating long lines at all six drop off locations.

11:00 AM - Navy Yard & Clarendon Metro

12:00 PM - Eastern Market & The corner of Wilson Blvd. and Lynn St.

1:00 PM - Verizon Center & Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro

LEDO Pizza is proud to be the official pizza of D.C. United. LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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LEDO Pizza was recently named the official pizza of D.C. United, Washington DC’s professional soccer team. LEDO Pizza and D.C. United kicked off their partnership on April 3rd, the team’s season opener at their home field, RFK Stadium.

LEDO Pizza, an Annapolis based company, will be available at all upcoming home games. The official Black-and-Red pizza vendor acquired two concession stands and will be serving pepperoni and cheese pizza, as well as other traditional stadium food.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Morgantown, WV – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their 92nd location at 1002 Suncrest Towne Centre on March 10, 2010. Owner Steve Koziol has been anxiously waiting to open his doors and become an active part of the community.

The spacious dining room consists of 32 tables and can accommodate 125 guests. This LEDO Pizza will soon have a full bar with multiple flat screen televisions. It is conveniently located near Route 705, adjacent to the Kroger Grocery Store. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12 pm until 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Catonsville, MD – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their 4636 Wilkens Avenue location on January 5, 2010. Owners Cary and Gary Pon are pleased to bring fresh, delicious meals to the community.

The spacious dining room consists of 23 tables and can accommodate 85 guests. LEDO Pizza is conveniently located in the Wilkens Beltway Plaza, which also contains Giant. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12 until 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 55-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Martinsburg, WV – LEDO Pizza and Pasta, a regional pizza and pasta franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their Martinsburg location on November 9, 2009 at 171 Retail Commons Parkway in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Owner Tony Guglielmi is thrilled to be bringing fresh, delicious meals to the community of Martinsburg. Mr. Guglielmi also owns the Hagerstown and Ranson LEDO Pizzas, located at 1423 Dual Highway and 217 Oaklee Drive respectfully.

The restaurant dining room consists of seating for 90 and includes a carryout area. LEDO Pizza is conveniently located near the Best Buy on Retail Commons Parkway. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday noon until 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Sunday, October 18th - Regardless of the snow on the ground and steady rain, a slew of pink clad participants and volunteers showed up for the 17th annual Susan G. Komen Maryland Race for the Cure in Hunt Valley, MD. LEDO Pizza was proud to be among them, handing out pink note pads and coupons alongside members of the ABC 2 News tent.

An impressive 29,000 people flooded Shawan Road for the 8am and 8:30am race and walk, which spanned 3.1 miles. The successful event raised $2.5 million dollars, 75 percent of which will be distributed to breast cancer programs across Maryland.

Urbana, MD – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their Urbana location on October 5, 2009 at 3303 Worthington Boulevard in Urbana, Maryland.

Owners Neil and Laura Pullen are thrilled to bring fresh, delicious meals to the community of Urbana. The spacious dining room consists of 20 tables and can accommodate 109 guests.

LEDO Pizza is conveniently located in the Urbana Village Center, which also contains Buffalo Wild Wings. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12 until 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese. Beer and wine will be available at this location by the end of the year. LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value.

For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit

http://www.ledopizza.com.

September 14, 2009 – Now in its 16th year, the LEDO Pizza Golf Classic is the longest running golf tournament to benefit Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Over 200 players participated in this year’s tournament which took place at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course. The event raised $38,000 for the worthwhile cause.

After a fun, golf-filled morning, participants feasted on roasted pig and attended the award ceremony, followed by the silent auction. Entertainment was provided by members of the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders, and Wentworth Richardson performing the island steel drums.

The success of the event relied heavily upon its numerous sponsors including at the $5,000 Chairman’s Club level- Pepsi, US Foodservice, Lankford Sysco and many, many more. Tisher Nissan provided two luxury cars up for grabs if a hole in one was acquired on the designated holes.

One hundred percent of the proceeds benefited John’s Hopkins Children’s Center, the pediatric hospital at John’s Hopkins. Since its creation near the University of Maryland, in 1955, LEDO Pizza has dedicated much time to giving back to its beloved community. The company has grown a lot over the past 54 years but the famous square pizza and trademark thick pepperoni can still be found at any one of its 88 franchise locations across the East Coast. LEDO Pizza is proud to continue supporting local charities, especially one as influential as John’s Hopkins Children’s Center.

For more information on LEDO Pizza System, Inc. please check out our website at www.ledopizza.com.

Thursday afternoon, hundreds of Montgomery College students, faculty and staff participated in the Rockville, Maryland Campus' first-ever Pizza Wars competition at the MC-Rockville track.

The fierce competition included: LEDO Pizza, Potomac Pizza, Three Brothers and La Pizzeria, who generously donated hundreds of slices in hopes of obtaining the title, an honorary plaque, and of course, bragging rights.

The voting process consisted of taste testers sampling each product and rating their favorites anonymously, which were then collected in ballot boxes and counted. In the end, local favorite LEDO Pizza won the honors.

For a slide show of the event, please click this link: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/news/insidemcphotos/pizza_wars09/

Warrenton, VA – LEDO Pizza, a regional pizza franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their Warrenton location on August 17, 2009 at 504 Fletcher Drive in Warrenton, Virginia.

Owners Anthony “Tony” Edwards and Antonio Napolitano are thrilled to bring fresh, delicious meals to the community of Warrenton. Edwards is no stranger to LEDO Pizza; having opened the LEDO Pizza of Culpeper in December of 2008. The warm Tuscan dining room consists of 20 tables and offers larger parties access to their private back room.

LEDO Pizza is conveniently located in the Northrock Shopping Center, which also contains the Harris Teeter grocery store. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 11 until 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese. Beer and wine are available at this location.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit

http://www.ledopizza.com.

LEDO Pizza System dished out 4,500 slices to the attendees of the 15th annual YMCA Thingamajig Invention Convention held at The Show Place Arena at the Prince George's County Equestrian Center on Thursday, July 30th. A special thanks to the Edgewater, Upper Marlboro and Dunkirk LEDO Pizzas for providing pies for the event.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's Thingamajig Invention Convention gives 3,500 local children a lesson in green living by teaching them the importance of preserving our planet. Participants are encouraged to use their imaginations to create environmentally friendly inventions and explore the fields of science, engineering and design.

Clarksville, MD – LEDO Pizza and Pasta, a regional pizza and pasta franchise, is pleased to announce the change of hands at their Clarksville location on Tuesday, June 2nd at 6030 Day Break Circle. New owner Steve Smith, along with his partners, is excited to bring fresh, delicious meals to the community of Clarksville. Matt Weil, partner and General Manager, will ensure excellent customer service and a focus on superior food quality.

Smith is no stranger to LEDO Pizza, having been involved with the company since 2005. He and his partners own two other locations, one in Montgomery Village, Maryland, and one in Colesville, Maryland.

The Clarksville restaurant dining room consists of seating for 94 and includes a spacious carryout area. This recently remodeled location will be serving beer and wine sometime in the near future. LEDO Pizza is conveniently located within the Giant shopping center, just off Route 108.

Menu items include pastas, salads, subs and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese. LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

Over 65,000 attendees flocked to Celebrate Fairfax, a popular family oriented event, held June 5th to 7th on the Fairfax Government Center grounds. LEDO Pizza was proud to be one of 139 vendors who participated.

During the three day event, LEDO Pizza gave away an impressive 9,000 free slices of cheese pizza, 3,000 hand fans and 2,000 coupons. The pizza was donated by Akim Alam, owner of LEDO Pizza and Pasta in Fairfax, Virginia, at 11725 Lee Highway.

Fairgoers enjoyed a lot more than free pizza, including: nightly firework displays, a petting zoo, a marketplace, pony rides, carnival games and rides, a climbing wall, puppet shows, dancing, and performances by Blues Traveler, Naughty by Nature, Tone-Loc, Sugar Hill Gang, The Fixx, Phil Vassar, and 60 other local bands.

For more information on the event, please visit their website at www.celebratefairfax.com. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc, please visit www.ledopizza.com.

"What’s Up? Eastern Shore: Best of 2009" has named LEDO Pizza as their pick for best pizza. Congrats to owner Mike Collinson and his entire crew for 14 years of excellence.

LEDO Pizza Stevensville is located within the Kmart shopping center at 110 Kent Landing. The restaurant features seating for 90, a spacious carryout area and does offer catering options. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12 noon until 9 pm. The store telephone number is (410) 643-7979.

Menu items include pastas, salads, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese. Beer and wine are available at this location.

LEDO Pizza has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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LEDO Pizza has created a personal Facebook page for our fans. Our friend count currently stands at 4,735. Please help us reach our goal of 5,000 before the month’s end and we'll host another contest featuring LEDO Pizza prizes and gift cards!

Our site features customer comments and questions, upcoming store locations, new product release dates as well as hosts contests. Click here to join. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ledo-Pizza/22681151993

Ashburn, VA – LEDO Pizza and Pasta, a regional pizza and pasta franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their Ashburn location on May 18, 2009 at 42920 Piccadilly Plaza in Ashburn, Virginia. Owner Charlie Vechery is thrilled to be bringing fresh, delicious meals to the community of Ashburn.

The restaurant dining room consists of 20 tables, includes a carryout area and offers patio seating. LEDO Pizza is conveniently located in the Village Center at Belmont Greene, which also contains the Bloom grocery store. Hours Monday through Thursday are 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday noon until 9 pm.

Menu items include pastas, salads, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese. Beer and wine are available at this location.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Forestville LEDO Pizza and Pasta® sustains damage from afternoon blast

Forestville, MD – LEDO Pizza and Pasta, a regional pizza and pasta franchise, was among several stores within the strip mall in the 3400 block of Donnell Drive to obtain extensive damages due to a natural gas leak. Owner Mohammed Siddique reports that thankfully all employees and customers were unharmed in the incident.

A call was placed to the fire department early Thursday afternoon to report the leak. Shortly thereafter, the center was evacuated.

The store will remain closed until further notice. Contact LEDO headquarters for further information.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza System, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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Windsor Mill, MD – LEDO Pizza and Pasta, a regional pizza and pasta franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of their Security Boulevard location on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 7175 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244. Owner Jason Smith is excited to bring fresh, delicious meals to the community of Windsor Mill.

Smith is no stranger to LEDO Pizza, having been involved with the company since 2000. He owns the Ellicott City, Maryland, location, as well as is partial owner of Odenton, Maryland. Smith prides himself on providing his customers a superior product, customer service and dining atmosphere.

The Security Boulevard restaurant dining room consists of 20 tables and includes a carryout area. LEDO Pizza is conveniently located within the Boulevard Place Shopping Center, on the corner of Security Boulevard and Rolling Road.

Menu items include pastas, salads, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza System, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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LEDO Pizza and Pasta® announces Sterling store re-opening

Sterling, VA – LEDO Pizza and Pasta, a regional pizza and pasta franchise, is pleased to announce the re-opening of their Sterling location on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 45995 Regal Plaza Drive in Sterling, Virginia. New owner Emory Dean is excited to bring fresh, delicious meals to the community of Sterling.

Dean is no stranger to LEDO Pizza, having been involved with the company since 1994. He owns two other locations, Leesburg, Virginia, as well as Derwood, Maryland. Dean prides himself on providing his customers a superior product, customer service and dining atmosphere.

The Sterling restaurant dining room consists of 15 tables and includes a carryout area. This movie-themed location does serve beer and wine. LEDO Pizza is conveniently located adjacent to the Regal movie theatre, just off Route 7.

Menu items include pastas, salads, wraps and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious LEDO Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

LEDO Pizza and Pasta has a 54-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

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LEDO Pizza switches to trans-fat free oil! The health of our customers is important to us therefore we are proud to announce that all of our stores now use trans-fat free frying oil.

Washington, DC- WTOP 103.5 FM Radio recently held a customer vote to search for the best pizza in the DC Metro area. With the majority of the vote, at 38 percent, LEDO Pizza was the clear winner. The contest, which spanned over a weeks time, gathered more than 3,000 votes.

The fierce competition included: Tony’s NY Pizza, Zios, Vaces, 2 Amys, Mamma Lucias, Armands, Paisanos, Ciro’s NY Pizza and Gentleman Jim’s. Tony’s NY Pizza was the runner up with 14 percent.

There are many components that place LEDO Pizza above the rest. LEDO Pizza is best known its pies which are square shaped, have thin crust, a sweet sauce and use smoked provolone cheese. Thicker pepperoni is also a LEDO Pizza staple.

LEDO Pizza would like to thank everyone who voted.

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September 22, 2008 – On September 10, 2008, LEDO Pizza held its 15th annual Golf Classic to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Over 225 players participated in this year’s tournament which took place at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course. The event, hosted by Frank Herzog, a radio sportscaster legend for the Washington Redskins, raised $40,000 for the worthwhile cause. Entertainment was provided by members of the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders, and Wentworth Richardson performing the island steel drums.

The success of the event relied heavily upon its numerous sponsors including at the $5,000 Chairman’s Club level- Pepsi, US Foodservice, Solution Sales, and Lankford Sysco; at the $2,000 Master’s Circle level- Perdue Farms; and many, many more. Tisher Nissan provided two luxury cars up for grabs if a hole in one was acquired on the designated holes. Other companies, like O’Leary’s Restaurant and DaMimmo, donated items for the silent auction.

One hundred percent of the proceeds benefited John’s Hopkins Children’s Center, the pediatric hospital at John’s Hopkins. Hopkins Children’s prides itself on treating every child that enters its vicinity. It offers patients the best care available in modern pediatric medicine. U.S. News & World Report ranks Hopkins Children’s fourth in the nation’s top children’s hospitals. It is Maryland’s largest pediatric hospital with 176 beds and is the only state-designated trauma center for children.

Since its creation near the University of Maryland, in 1955, LEDO Pizza has dedicated much time to giving back to its beloved community. The company has grown a lot over the past 53 years but the famous square pizza and trademark thick pepperoni can still be found at any one of its 86 franchise locations across the East Coast. LEDO Pizza is proud to continue to support local charities, especially one as influential as John’s Hopkins Children’s Center.

For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please check out our website at www.ledopizza.com.

Annapolis, MD - Ledo Pizza is pleased to announce that it was recently featured in the September issue of PMQ (Pizza Marketing Quarterly). The article described the many unique marketing initiatives that Ledo Pizza has implemented to become the Mid-Atlantic's best pizza chain. To read the article for yourself, please visit: PMQ Magazine

Annapolis, MD – LEDO Pizza System, Inc. announces its efforts to conserve our planet by introducing environmentally friendly corn-based to go cups and lids, which are available at most of its 86 locations.

An environmental alternative to conventional plastic cups, these clear plastic corn cups are made from corn-based polylactic acid resin, or PLA. The cups are odorless, non-allergenic and completely compostable under commercial conditions.

Mike Conway, Vice President of Operations, explains, "The cups are an easy way for our franchisees to offer our customers an environmentally sound product without increasing the prices for our drinks."

Nationwide, "bioplastics" are being introduced as a way to reduce Americans' dependency on petroleum, which most plastics are derived from, and instead use naturally occurring resources.

For more information on LEDO Pizza Systems, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

LEDO Pizza System, Inc. is proud to announce the release of several new menu items including tender, breaded and fried calamari and a spicy buffalo chicken sub. These items will be available at LEDO locations everywhere starting in the month of August.

Fried calamari will come in two portion sizes, appetizer and entrée. Pricing is $5.99 and $9.99 respectively. Both are served with seasoned waffle fries and your choice of LEDO sauce or spicy LEDO tartar sauce for dipping.

The buffalo chicken sub is composed of three breaded chicken tenders topped with spicy LEDO buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing. It is served with lettuce and tomato on a freshly baked roll for $5.99. Blue cheese crumbles can be added for an additional $0.60.

Drop in your local LEDO Pizza location to check out these great additions. For more information, visit our menu page at www.ledopizza.com.

Friday June 13, LEDO Pizza participated in WJFK 106.7’s Big O and Dukes wildly successful Foodstock 2.  The free event, which ran from 10-2, featured a live radio broadcast of the Big O and Dukes talk show at Tyson’s Corner Eastern Auto Select.

Foodstock 2 featured a plethora of food vendors including samplings from: LEDO Pizza, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Noodles & Company, Rita’s Italian Ice, Hooters and Velocity Five. Pepsi Amp provided the beverages. LEDO Pizza served 2,400 slices of cheese and pepperoni pizza to hungry Foodstock 2 participants.

The show was hosted by gregarious radio personalities Oscar “Big O” Santana and Chad Dukes. Special appearances were made by John “Cakes” Auville and Eric “EB” Brickel of WFJK’s Sports Junkies, as well as several of the lovely Junkettes.

Numerous games and plenty of high jinx occurred such as a creamed of corn eating contest, an eyebrow shaving raffle, and a martial arts demonstration by Sensei Drab. Inova blood donor services and G-63 Mobile Barbers attended Foodstock 2 as well.   

The Culpeper LEDO Pizza had a very busy Thursday on June 5th, thanks to participating in CulpeperFest, an annual event hosted by the Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses. Over 100 sponsors came together to represent various aspects of Culpeper culture including: restaurants/caterers, banks, Culpeper Regional Hospital, builders, dealerships, and retail shops.

Held in the field behind Daniel Technology Center from 4:00 pm -8:30 pm, 4,000 plus participants braved the fickle weather to enjoy a sundry of food and drink items (including slices of LEDO Pizza), listen to the great music provided by the FAB Band and peruse the various booths occupied by members of the Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets were for sale in advance only and ran $25.00 for adults; $5.00 for children ages 4-10; and free of charge for children 3 and under. For more information please visit our Culpeper LEDO Pizza at 15335 Creativity Drive within the Target shopping center or check out www.CulpeperFest.com.

LEDO Pizza pairs up with Still Truly Fresh at this year's 18th annual Stone Soul Picnic on August 9, 2008. The family-oriented event, held at the RFK Stadium Grounds in Washington, DC, runs from 12-8 pm and offers free admission to attendees.

Still Truly Fresh is an up-and-coming DC brand that produces high quality, one of a kind garments in limited editions. Together, LEDO Pizza and Still Truly Fresh have designed a shirt celebrating LEDO Pizza's commitment to the DC community for over 50 years. The shirt will be available in limited supply at the picnic and the proceeds will go to the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

Hopkins Children’s cares for sick children, researches the causes of and cures for childhood illness, and trains the pediatricians of tomorrow.

The Stone Soul Picnic provides the public with food, children's activities, product sampling, a marketplace, and eight hours of live Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz and Motown music. Past performers include: Toni Braxton, Yolanda Adams, Heather Headley, Boyz II Men, Damion Marley, The Gap Band, Al Green, Chuck Brown and Morris Day & The Time.

For More Information:

Ledo Pizza - www.ledopizza.com

Still Truly Fresh - www.stilltrulyfresh.com

Johns Hopkins Children's Center - www.hopkinschildrens.org

Ocean City, MD – Ledo Pizza, a regional pizza and pasta franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of one of their newest locations on June 9, 2008 at 4601 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland. The restaurant is owned by brothers Sal and Sam Ramadan, Ledo Pizza aficionados, who are committed to bringing fresh, delicious meals to the community of Ocean City.

The Ledo Pizza physical attributes include sweeping oceanfront views, a roof top bar and three levels of indoor seating as well as two decks for outdoor seating. The restaurant is conveniently located right off of Coastal Highway within the 45th Street Village, and offers ample parking.

Menu items include pastas, salads, and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious Ledo Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

Ledo Pizza and Pasta has a 53-year tradition of serving the highest quality at the best value. For more information on Ledo Pizza System, Inc. please visit http://www.ledopizza.com.

Rehoboth, DE – Ledo Pizza, a regional pizza and pasta franchise, is pleased to announce the opening of one of their newest locations on February 7, 2008 at 18701 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth, Delaware. The store is owned by Martin “Marty” McDonnell, a Dewey Beach resident.

The grand re-opening took place Saturday, June 21st from 12-2 and was hosted by WXJN 105.9 Cat Country Radio. Crowds gathered outside for free pizza, drinks, coupons, balloons, and door prizes.

The physical details of Ledo Pizza include a 25 table, 84-seat dining room totaling 2,400 square feet. Golden Sun performed the construction on the project. The restaurant is conveniently located right off of Coastal Highway, right across the street from the Tanger outlets.

Menu items include pastas, salads, and square shaped pizzas that are prepared fresh. Some secrets of the delicious Ledo Pizza include sweet sauce, a flaky pastry style crust, and smoked provolone cheese.

September 7, 2006 – On September 13th , 2006, LEDO Pizza will be holding its 13th annual Golf Classic to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Over 250 players are expected at this year’s tournament at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, which will be hosted by Jimmy Alexander from Mix 107.3’s Jack Diamond Morning show. Players will also be joined by Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders, and an island steel drum ensemble all donating their time and energy to help raise funds for the Center.

Every year, the LEDO Pizza family holds its Golf Classic to raise money for the John’s Hopkins Children’s Center. The Center takes care of children from around the corner, and across the globe. It offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country from performing emergency trauma surgery to finding causes of and treatments for childhood cancers, to delivering a child’s good bill of health. In addition the Center offers children a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities, including play, arts and crafts, a library, medical play and other preparation experiences to help children and families cope better with hospitalization.

When the first LEDO Pizza opened in 1955 near the University of Maryland, the road was a single lane and pizza seemed to be a passing trend. When they opened the restaurant, the owners wanted to keep things simple -- provide high quality food at a great value in a comfortable, family atmosphere. Word of mouth quickly made LEDO a favorite spot for local residents, the University of Maryland community, and the Washington Senators.

Very little has changed since 1955. The pizza is still made the same way. It is rolled to order with fresh handmade dough, topped with the same high quality cheese and tomatoes. The family that created LEDO Pizza now passes the tradition to other families in new areas. These franchises along the East Coast uphold the high standards that made the LEDO Pizza famous and a favorite of families everywhere.