Papa Gino’s, the longtime New England staple that has struggled financially in recent years, will soon have a new owner.
Craveworthy Brands, which owns multiple restaurant brands across the country, announced this week that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE) LLC, the pizza chain’s parent company. Craveworthy will take over more than 160 restaurants — including Papa Gino’s and its sister D’Angelos — as part of the deal.
Papa Gino’s, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, will keep its name and locations, but with an added twist: Craveworthy plans to infuse new life into the chain by introducing its Wing It On! brand to all locations in the region…