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Papa Gino’s Pizza Now Available in the Frozen Food Aisle; First Ever Launch of

Papa Gino’s Traditional Thin Crust Pizza Starting with Big Y Stores

Dedham, MA, January 17, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Papa Gino's, an iconic New England brand and the Official
Pizza of The New England Patriots and The New England Revolution announced the launch of Papa
Gino's Traditional Thin Crust Frozen Pizza in grocery stores throughout New England starting with Big
Y. This new, exciting distribution channel gives consumers access to Papa Gino's Traditional Thin Crust
Pizza at retail locations beginning the week of January 15, 2018.

“At Papa Gino's we are always looking to provide our guests with new, innovative ways to enjoy our
Traditional Thin Crust Pizza using our 80-year old family recipe,” says Mark DeBlois, CEO. “We are
excited to now offer a top-quality product to the grocery retail channel.”

Tim Lamson, Executive Vice President of Papa Gino's added, “Our top priority when considering entry
into the frozen food market was maintaining high product quality and taste consistent with our authentic
Papa Gino's signature pizzas served in our restaurants. This new offering now available in grocery stores
nicely complements our 150 Papa Gino's restaurant locations.”

Stores throughout New England will be adding Papa Gino's flavors into their frozen aisles, including
Cheese, Extra Cheese, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Pepper & Onion. Eric Swensen, Big
Y's Vice President Center Store commented, “We are excited to be the first store to offer our customers
the classic, distinct taste only available in a Papa Gino's pizza. We are thrilled to provide them with
access to this New England treasure.”

Papa Gino's Frozen Pizza is made with the same proprietary Signature Three-Cheese Blend and
ingredients found in their restaurants. Pizzas are 12- inches in diameter and are available in the New
England region.

About Papa Gino's

Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, Papa Gino's, Inc. is the parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo
Grilled Sandwiches. Papa Gino's, Inc. operates nearly 280 company-owned and franchised Papa Gino's,
D'Angelo and dual-location restaurants and employs more than 4,000 people. Both D'Angelo and Papa
Gino's are committed to providing high-quality products, attentive service, clean, convenient, attractive
restaurants and a premium value experience for every guest. The company culture, which is characterized
by its values, a strong work ethic and the fair treatment of people, includes a large number of people who
have spent their entire working lives in these restaurants, keeping the passion for excellence alive. For
more information about Papa Gino's, Inc. and its brands, please visit www.papaginos.com.

About Big Y

Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England.

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Big Y operates 78 locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut including 70 supermarkets, 39
pharmacies, Fresh Acres Market, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and 6 Big Y Express gas and
convenience locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts with over 11,000 employees. Big Y has
been named a 2015 Employer of Choice by the Employers Association of the Northeast. Founded in 1936
by brothers Paul and Gerald D'Amour, the store was named after an intersection in Chicopee,
Massachusetts where two roads converge to form a "Y."

Media Contacts:

Lisa Tremblay
Director of Marketing
Papa Gino's, Inc
ltremblay@papaginos.com
781-467-1621
www.papaginos.com

Claire D'Amour-Daley
Vice President Corporate Communications
Big Y Foods, Inc.
413-504-4004
www.bigy.com

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Contact Information:
Papa Gino's
Lisa Tremblay
781-467-1621
Contact via Email
www.papaginos.com
Claire D’Amour-Daley
Vice President Corporate Communications
Big Y Foods, Inc.
413-504-4004
www.bigy.com

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