May 4th, 2016

DALLAS, May 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- There might not be a sandy beach in tourist hotspot Branson, Missouri, but Pie Five Pizza is sure to deliver a cheesy escape! The leading fast-casual pizza innovator, known for its delicious, artisan pizzas, will open its first Branson location on Friday, May 6. Missouri's newest restaurant is located at 482 Branson Landing Blvd., and is just a short walk from the north end of the Branson Landing, making it the perfect stop for the hungry traveler or active family. Explorers near and far are welcome to join Pie Five on opening day to create their own pizza creation from a selection of more than 28 fresh toppings, seven delectable sauces and four made-from-scratch crusts.

Pie Five Pizza Co.
"We could not be more excited to bring Pie Five to Branson," said Pie Five Franchise Partner Jamie Rheem. "We know that Branson is a popular tourist destination in Missouri and there are a lot of great sites to see in the area. Pie Five's customizable pies bake in only 140 seconds and will have guests in and out quickly so they can get back to enjoying their stay."

In addition to providing the best artisan pizzas, Pie Five is dedicated to the local community. A portion of proceeds from the Branson grand opening will be donated to Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks.

"Giving back to the community is one of Pie Five's main priorities," adds Pie Five's Branson General Manager, Shane Yarnell. "We're happy to salute the hard work of Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks and raise awareness of this great organization at the grand opening."

Pie Five's unique fast casual model allows patrons to customize personal handcrafted pizzas, choosing from a wide selection of fresh ingredients and hand-cut veggies -- all in just 140 seconds. In addition to Pie Five's unique toppings like sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and caramelized onions, Pie Five also offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, like Daiya vegan cheese. The combinations are endless and certain to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Additionally, guests can add one of Pie Five's freshly-tossed hand-made salads, cheesy Breadstix or a mouthwatering brownie to any order.

For more information on Pie Five's Missouri locations, please visit the Pie Five location finder. Connect with Pie Five on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join the Circle of Crust to earn points for every purchase of pizza or large salad. Circle of Crust members even get a free pizza on their half birthday!

ABOUT PIE FIVE PIZZA CO.
Dallas-based Pie Five Pizza Co. is a subsidiary of RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE). RAVE owns, franchises and supplies more than 300 Pie Five and Pizza Inn restaurants operating domestically and internationally. Pie Five Pizza Co. is the leading brand in the rapidly growing fast-casual pizza space, offering individual handcrafted pizzas with fresh ingredients made to order in less than five minutes. Named among Fast Casual's Top "Movers & Shakers" for three consecutive years, 2015 "Best Franchise Deal" by QSR Magazine, 2012 Hot Concepts winner by Nation's Restaurant News and one of "10 Hot New Restaurant Chains from Established Brands" by Forbes.com, the company currently has 90 locations in 24 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit PieFivePizza.com.

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