Bearno's
# Bearno's

Bearno's Pizza is a pizza franchise based in Louisville, Kentucky with about 14 locations in Kentucky and Indiana.

## Overview

Bearno's Pizza was established in 1977 and is owned and operated by Bearno's Inc. A subsidiary, Bearno's International LLC, markets the chain to international franchisees. So far, Bearno's International has partnered with U.S. Hospitality International LLC to open two restaurants in Beijing. E. Joseph Steier, Bearno's chairman and CEO, hopes to expand to 40 more locations in China, and possibly Thailand and other Far East nations.

Bearno's Pizza serves Sicilian pizza and their original pizza commonly referred to as Louisville-style Pizza In addition to pizza, Bearno's is known for its stromboli steak sandwich. The company also purveys other food products.

## Reception

Bearno's Pizza was listed in Pizza Today magazine's Hot 100 Companies list, published in June 1999.

