single phone number through which to order pizza. The call center, one of only six pizzeria chain call centers in the United States, is attributed to a 20 percent growth in Cassano's business in its first year of operation. At the time of its opening, Vic Cassano Jr. stated his intention to renovate or relocate every store, and to provide delivery service to the 10 to 15 percent of Dayton-area homes not yet covered. In 2005, one new restaurant opened, and total sales increased by "double digits", according to Vic Cassano Jr. In 2006, plans were announced to open four new pizzerias in the Dayton-area suburbs Englewood and Huber Heights, and nearby cities Brookville and Wilmington. It was also announced that the West Carrollton store would be "rebuilt". In 2007, the chain had 33 locations, and Cassano Jr. announced plans to spend $1 million on machines to upgrade the company's dough operation. Also announced was the intention to add two new stores in the Dayton suburbs of Moraine and Englewood, and to move an existing Englewood store to a new location. Plans for 2008 included replacing the Smithville Road pizzeria and building another store elsewhere. Vic Cassano Jr. died on May 28, 2010, at age 65. In 2010, several restaurants in the chain were relocated or renovated, and online ordering capability was added to the company's web site. Plans were also announced to offer frozen pizzas online. The company at this time had 500 employees, 32 company-owned locations, and 7 franchise locations. In early 2011, the chain announced plans to open another location in Piqua, Ohio. In late 2011, Pizza Today magazine ranked the company 81st in the U.S. by gross sales, at $26 million, not counting franchises. The magazine had ranked the company at #94 the previous year. Dough sales Cassano's pizza dough is manufactured at a Kettering facility and flash-frozen before being shipped to restaurants. Since 1994, frozen dough is also sold under the auspices of Cassano's Fresh Frozen Dough Company to other companies, such as caterers, at wholesale prices. See also List of pizza chains of the United States References Further reading Cassano's Pizza King founder dead at 79—2002 trade publication article Cassano's Pizza King aims to reclaim Dayton market—2002 trade publication article Cassano's Pizza offers low-carb dough—2004 trade publication article Cassano’s Pizza King: A rise, fall and rebirth—2006 trade publication article Dayton Daily news obit of