The Original Buscemi's

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Our Story

Three Generations of Great Italian Taste

In 1955, Paul A. Buscemi acquired a small party store in Detroit with little capital but relentless determination. He introduced the Italian submarine sandwich to the Detroit area, creating the now-trademarked Torpedo and Baby Sub. After years of perfecting his dough, sauce, and recipes, he crafted what we still believe is the finest Italian pizza in the market. When son Anthony joined the family business, they saw an opportunity. In 1974, they became the first company to franchise the Party Shoppe concept in Michigan. Today, with over 50 locations across the state, the Buscemi name stands for quality, tradition, and that unmistakable Detroit flavor.

Est. 1955 — Three Generations of GREAT ITALIAN TASTE
The Buscemi Family - Three Generations
Why Buscemi's

What Sets Us Apart

Quality Ingredients

Recipes perfected over seven decades. Every pizza, every sub, made with the same commitment to quality that Paul Buscemi insisted on from day one.

Family Tradition

From Paul to Anthony and beyond. Three generations of Buscemis have poured their hearts into every location, every recipe, every customer interaction.

Detroit Original

First to bring the Italian sub to Detroit. First to franchise the Party Shoppe in Michigan. Some things you can only get from the original.

What People Say

Trusted by Michigan

Grew up eating Buscemi's square pizza every Friday night. My kids now do the same thing. Nobody else gets that crust right. Nobody.
Mike R.
Sterling Heights
The Torpedo is the greatest sub in Metro Detroit, full stop. I've been ordering the same thing for 20 years and it never disappoints.
Sarah K.
Warren
We order Buscemi's party paks for every family event. Graduation parties, birthdays, game days. It's just what you do in Macomb County.
Tony D.
Clinton Township
Franchise Opportunity

Join the Buscemi's Family

The franchise food industry has never been stronger. With Americans raised on convenience and fast food, pizza and subs remain two of the most popular choices in the country. A Buscemi's franchise gives you better buying power, multiple profit centers, marketing expertise, and a 70+ year reputation for quality. We won't settle for being just another pizza franchise, just like Paul wouldn't settle for making just another pizza.

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50+ Locations Across Michigan

From Ann Arbor to Port Huron, from Monroe to Lapeer. There's a Buscemi's near you.

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Common Questions

Detroit-style pizza is baked in a square steel pan, producing thick, airy dough with a crispy, caramelized cheese edge. Our recipe was perfected by Paul Buscemi himself over years of experimentation with dough, sauce, and ingredients. The result is a pizza with a golden, crunchy crust and cheese that runs all the way to the edge. Trust the crust.
Yes. Many of our locations offer online ordering through our platform. Check if your local Buscemi's participates and place your order for pickup or delivery right from your phone or computer.
Absolutely. We offer party paks, family meal deals, quarter-tray and full-tray sizes perfect for graduations, corporate events, game days, and any gathering. Contact your local Buscemi's for catering options and pricing.
Visit our Locations page and enter your zip code or scroll through our complete list of 50+ Michigan locations. Each listing includes the address and phone number so you can call ahead.
The Torpedo is our signature Italian submarine sandwich, trademarked and served since the 1950s. Paul Buscemi was the first to bring the Italian sub to the Detroit area. It's a full-sized sub loaded with Italian meats, cheese, and fresh toppings. The Baby Sub is the smaller version. Both are available hot or cold.
Visit our Franchise page or contact us directly. We've been franchising since 1974 and offer qualified buyers a proven concept with better buying power, marketing support, and a 70+ year reputation. Buscemi's is the place for that GREAT ITALIAN TASTE.

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