Football star and beloved pizza buffet brand debut new location in his home state
Pizza Inn is making it official in Yukon. After two months of serving guests through its drive-thru, the beloved brand is celebrating the launch of its dine-in buffet with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
At the helm of this new location is Oklahoma native and former NFL tight end Billy Bajema, bringing hometown hospitality and all-you-can-eat pizza back to his roots.
“Pizza Inn has always been about bringing people together,” said Billy Bajema, franchise owner. “As someone who grew up here, it means a lot to be able to open a restaurant that reflects those values and to bring back the buffet I loved as a kid. This is for Yukon.”
Pizza Inn’s all-day, endless buffet has all the pizza combinations that guests love and more, including its world-famous Pizzerts, various hearty pastas and a fresh salad bar with house-made buttermilk ranch to dip, drizzle and devour.
“Partnering with someone like Billy to bring Pizza Inn to Yukon is a huge win for the brand,” said Brandon Solano, CEO of RAVE Restaurant Group. “He understands the importance of community, and this opening is a perfect example of how Pizza Inn can create unbeatable value and connection in hometowns across the country.”
To find the Pizza Inn nearest you, or for more information on the entire menu, visit PizzaInn.com.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT:
America’s hometown pizza buffet is officially opening the doors of its Yukon, OK, location on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Pizza Inn is celebrating with a chamber of commerce ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m.
These events mark the full debut of Pizza Inn’s dine-in experience – complete with its signature all-you-can-eat buffet, endless pasta, fresh salad bar and sweet Pizzerts. It’s a family-friendly environment built for locals, lunch breaks and pizza fans of all ages.
WHO:
Franchise owner and former NFL tight end Billy Bajema will be on site and available for interviews.
WHERE:
OK2121 S Yukon Pkwy, Ste 100
Yukon, OK 73099
WHEN:
Doors Open: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m.
The Yukon grand opening marks a major moment for both the Pizza Inn brand and the local community. Billy Bajema, an Oklahoma native who played for the San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis Rams, and Baltimore Ravens, is bringing the beloved brand back home, investing in his hometown with a concept designed around quality, convenience and family-friendly value.
Since 1958, Pizza Inn’s popular pizza buffet and friendly service have solidified the brand as America’s Favorite Hometown Pizza Buffet. Unlike your typical buffet, Pizza Inn built a reputation for using house-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh ingredients and house-made signature sauce. This, combined with its small-town vibe, are the hallmarks of its restaurants that feature signature pan pizzas, Pizzerts, pasta dishes, salads and innovative creations that reflect today’s customer cravings. The brand continues to thrive with new menu innovations, including its popular NYXL Pizza and stuffed-crust Pizzert. Follow Pizza Inn on Instagram @pizzainn and to learn more about franchising opportunities, visit PizzaInn.com/franchise.