Chuck E cheese


Chuck E Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese, a magical combination of arcade games and pizza, is a chain of family entertainment centers and restaurants. Many of the locations offer an unlimited amount of pizza options, arcade games, rides, and animatronic robots singing and dancing.  The place quickly became the location for kids of all ages to hold birthday parties and get togethers with friends and families.

Even though Chuck E. Cheese originally targeted younger children it quickly became a favorite of children and adults of all ages. In order to give the parents something to do, the chain decided to offer alcohol on their menu and put in a band to help pass the time. Each component lead to the company’s success and it quickly expanded to over 600 locations.

Hours and Locations

Nearly all Chuck E. Cheese’s have the same operating hours opening at 11:00am and closing at 9:00pm Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday hours are typically different than normal hours as the store opens at 11:00am and closes at 10:00pm on Friday and opens at 10:00am while closing at 10:00pm on Saturday. Most locations operate by this schedule but  it is a good idea to still research the closest location to you before paying a visit. It’s important to keep in mind regular operating hours may differ on holidays like New Year's day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Good Friday and Black Friday. Hours.com is often used by people who are trying to find out if “there is a Chuck E. Cheese’s  near me, that’s open today”.

Our restaurant locator will help you locate the closest store and the hours of operation. With over 600 locations worldwide, a chain is never to far away for you and the family to enjoy. This is especially true for California, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas all with more than 40 locations.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Chuck E Cheese

With entertainment options at an all time high now, the children of the 90’s remember Chuck E Cheese as a fun experience with pizza, arcade games, and music. Since then the company and their mascot have had quite a bit of makeovers. Take a look at the 5 interesting facts below and see if things are still the way you remember it:

  1. In 1999 the company produced a movie that was direct to VHS in order to play it in the background at their locations.
  2. You are able to buy the same shredded cheese that is used to make their signature pizzas at select stores.
  3. In 2012, the company changed the mascot from a giant rat to a mouse.
  4. The restaurant was founded by Nolan Bushnell who also founded Atari.
  5. The organization was originally going to be called Rick Rat’s Pizza, but the name was scrapped as it made customers think of rats and subways.

Products and Services

As a restaurant and arcade center, the go to meal is pizza at Chuck E. Cheese. There are many options from pepperoni & sausage, multiple veggie pizzas, gluten-free options, to specialty pizzas. The menu also consists of various side options like boneless wings and salad bars.  For those not in the mood for pizza the entertainment chain also offers wraps and sandwiches, along with appetizers like cheesy bread, pretzel bites, and veggie platters.

A Brief History

Chuck E. Cheese was founded by the same person that originally founded the Atari company, Nolan Bushnell. His vision was to expand video game arcades beyond adult locations such as pool halls to more of a family location. Finally he saw his dream come true as the first store was opened in San Jose, California in 1977. This location quickly became the first family restaurant to successfully integrate food, animated entertainment, and an indoor arcade. The company took up a franchise model that quickly proved profitable as chains began springing up across the United States.

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