Passing the Pizza Peel
Erika and Rob Donaghy loved The Original PJ’s Pizza right from the start, so when Dan Welch decided to drop the pizza peel and pick up the bass fishing rod, they were excited to take over. As Dan Welch puts it: “I hand-picked Rob because of his tenacity, extensive background in the food industry, and willingness to work hard. I think Rob will take PJ’s to the next level. I believe in him.”
The recipes and ingredients the Welch’s have used are beloved for decades. And the Donaghys honor the PJ’s traditions: They’ve kept the original pizza sauce – a promise held dear – and the hand-pulled Italian sausage. Just as in the PJ’s beginnings, the raw sausage goes straight on the pizza. When it cooks, all the fats go into the crusts, making a real difference. They also commit to using only top ingredients – no compromise!