Shakopee Pizza Ranch Opens Today

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Pizza Ranch officially announced over the weekend that it will open its doors for business on Monday, July 30 at 1266 Vierling Drive in Shakopee.

The new restaurant is the first Pizza Ranch for local entrepreneurs Doug and Jan Lake and marks the 45th Pizza Ranch to open in Minnesota.

“We are very excited to provide our new neighbors in Shakopee a family-friendly place where they can enjoy fresh, great-tasting food and a one-of-a-kind dining experience,” Jan Lake said. 

The new 6,700 square-foot restaurant will seat up to 206 guests in a comfortable dining atmosphere that mimics the Old West. Two community rooms are available for special group and community gatherings. In addition to its dine-in buffet, Pizza Ranch will offer carry-out and delivery service for any of its menu items. 

“Pizza Ranch has historically been community-oriented, and our goal is to become an integral part of the Shakopee neighborhood,” Jan Lake added. “We look forward to partnering with Shakopee’s schools, church groups, sports teams and other local organizations to host fundraisers for each of their special events.” 

Pizza Ranch restaurants partner with local schools and organizations in fundraising activities and programs, such as Tip Nights. During Tip Nights, members of a local organization come in and help serve Pizza Ranch guests, earning all the tips plus a percentage of sales from that night. Tip Nights and other fundraising programs are a great way for Pizza Ranch to build community camaraderie and help raise awareness and money for local organizations, teams or families in need. 

Menu items are focused on traditional Pizza Ranch favorites, in addition to new feature pizzas and salads such as the Beef ‘N Blue Pizza and BLT Salad. Famous for the "Buffet Your Way" concept, guests are encouraged to request their favorite pizza to be featured on the buffet and their first slice is delivered right to their table. Pizza Ranch is also known for its legendary chicken, recognized by most as simply the “Country’s Best Chicken®. 

Pizza Ranch has more than 160 locations in nine states in the Midwest and is currently executing an aggressive growth plan to expand its presence in key U.S. markets.

The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, please visit www.pizzaranch.com.