October 24, 1955
Richards Pizza opens on Dixie Highway (10 customers, $12.04 in sales).
July 11, 1956
Owner Richard Underwood introduces what is to become Richards' culinary cornerstone -- its world-famousItalian Steak Sandwich
July 25, 1956
The West Side Richards opens at the corner of Main and "D" streets.
1958
Richard marries Peggy King and makes his restaurant a family business. Daughters Karen and Gayl are born "into" the business in 1962 and 1965.
1970
The current West Side location at 417 Main Street (Richards' flagship restaurant) opens.
1987 & 1988
Karen and Gayl begin their careers as the second generation in the family business.
1988
The delicious Veggie De-Lite Pizza is introduced.
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October 30, 1993
Hamilton celebrates "Richards Pizza Day" in honor of the restaurant's 13 millionth customer.
1993
Richards inaugurates its now-traditional Holiday Season "Nationwide Famous Steak Send-Off."
1994
"Make Your Own Pizza" parties make their appearance.
1995
Richards, celebrates its 40th anniversary with a tour of Italy.
1998
Richards' "Mmm Good" fudge becomes a part of the menu.
2000
Richards puts its steak sandwiches and pizzas on wheels with the introduction of the restaurant's extremely popular concession trailer.
February 2004
Richards opens a location in Trenton, OH.
October 2005
Richards celebrates "50 years of Great Taste!" with steak sandwiches for 50 cents (the price in 1955),
a huge celebration, and the winner of the "Steak Sandwiches for Life" contest.
September 2006
Richards opens its newest (and largest) location in Fairfield, Ohio adding beer, wine, and an Ice Cream bar.
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