Peter Piper Pizza in Australia : Nostalgia from Australia

Peter Piper Pizza in Australia

I remember seeing a Peter Piper Pizza in Australia. Not lying, this was actually true.

So, I once heard on the news on SBS that the American pizza parlor and arcade chain would expand to Australia. Then, I went here, and saw the grand opening, with my parents.

All I could find of the Australian version of this American chain is a tid bit from an article that goes like:

"Beginning 1999, you will be able to let your kids enjoy a world of pizza and fun! Introducing Peter Piper Pizza...in Australia!"

Submitted 5 months, 3 weeks ago by Whopper1

Man, I wish they were still around! Stonks for the nostalgia though, all I get here is the standard chain pizza. Would've loved some of that Peter Piper action in the arcade. They never had enough pinball machines!

5 months, 3 weeks ago by ForgottenTastes

Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled pizzas, haha! Or nah, right? Who even remembers this stuff, c'mon 😂

5 months, 3 weeks ago by TrendyTroll1999

Had no idea Peter Piper Pizza made it here. Guess it’s one of those 'blink and you'll miss it' pieces of history. Now I'm curious, anyone got any pics or memorabilia from this place?

5 months, 3 weeks ago by retro_roo

100% true. Peter Piper Pizza down under didn't last long though. American chains sometimes don't click with the locals. Our tastes are just different I guess? But the nostalgia's real mate, the combo of pizza and games was too good to be true!

5 months, 3 weeks ago by NostalgiaCritic_

Yeah, they had a few locations. Was it like a pilot expansion that didn't pan out I guess. You mention SBS, might wanna dig through their archives or something.

5 months, 3 weeks ago by deepdish_diver

You're right about the expansion. It was part of a larger trend during the late '90s where a lot of American fast food chains were trying to break into the international market. Many of them underestimated the local competition and either had to adapt their menus drastically or ultimately leave. Maybe P.P. Pizza faced similar issues?

5 months, 3 weeks ago by HistoryBuff2000

Wait, really? I grew up in Oz and never saw a Peter Piper Pizza... Are you sure it wasn't like, a limited thing or maybe even a knock-off? The arcade scene was always poppin' but this doesn't ring a bell at all.

5 months, 3 weeks ago by AussieArcader

Dude, this is a serious blast from the past! Peter Piper Pizza was the GOAT with those arcade games. Remember trying to scarf down pizza before getting back to the game tokens I'd hoarded. Good times.