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VIDEO: The Big Benito Challenge Marks Milestone for Business

Seven contestants sat down to see how much pizza they could eat in 45 minutes.

in Saline celebrated its first year under new ownership Thursday by hosting the Big Benito Challenge.

A gutsy group of seven contestants sat down to see who could eat the most of the six-pound pepperoni pizza in 45 minutes.

Bart Kirk won the contest, finishing 18 of 20 slices. He had finished 17 in 35 minutes before hitting the wall. Dave Kennedy of Brooklyn was a distant second.

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also offered 50 percent off on pizza prices to mark the anniversary.

Nick Wallen, Saline High School graduate, bought the franchise in 2011.

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