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Gabriel Pizza is a Canadian Pizza franchise located in Ontario and Quebec.

History
Gabriel Pizza was founded in Orleans, Ontario Canada by Michael Hanna on February 28, 1977. Located primarily in Canada's Capital, Gabriel Pizza currently owns and franchises stores in the communities of Ottawa, Brockville, Kanata, Stittsville, Embrun, Rockland and Kemptville. There are also 3 franchises in Quebec in the communities of Aylmer, Gatineau and Hull. Gabriel Pizza operates both quick service delivery locations and traditional casual restaurants. There are Currently 29 locations in Eastern Ontario and Quebec.

The company is now run by Michael Hanna's eldest son George Hanna.

Corporate
Gabriel Pizza Franchise Corporation head office is located at 100-5335 Canotek Road in Ottawa, Ontario. Gabriel Pizza Franchise Corporation is a member of the Canadian Franchise Association.

Environmental
In 2010 Gabriel Pizza teamed up with the City of Ottawa to promote green bin recycling of their pizza boxes. Pizza boxes can be recycled with organic waste instead of cardboard.

Fundraising
Gabriel Pizza operates a yearly fundraiser for CHEO, The Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where a portion of all sales goes to fund the operating rooms at CHEO. This is a joint effort with radio station CHEZ 106 and their Doc & Woody Fund for CHEO. In 4 years they have raised over $33,000.

Marketing
During the 2011 Canadian Federal Election, Gabriel Pizza executed a promote the vote campaign to help encourage customers to vote in the Federal Election. The campaign featured a one night only pizza deal. In 2011 Gabriel Pizza was voted Best Pizza in Ottawa by a CTV readers poll.